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Lola Ceviche & Peruvian Tapas

After a false start, the Pineville restaurant is back with Peruvian fare

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Charlotte’s beloved halal cart becomes a brick-and-mortar spot

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    May 12, 2025

    Charlotte hospitality scene remembers John “JD” Duncan

    The longtime Bonterra owner passed away last week

    November 14, 2024

    Meet the Chef: Andres Kaifer of Customshop

    Join us on Monday, Dec. 9 for this exclusive dinner

    March 28, 2024

    Thank you for your support!

    We’ll see you soon.

    November 14, 2023

    Unpretentious Palate’s 2023 People of the Year

    Here are our 2023 Chef of the Year, Chef to Watch, Mixologist of the Year and more

    Ashley Boyd
    June 15, 2023

    Meet the Chef: 300 East

    Savor the story of chef Ashley Boyd

    November 10, 2022

    UPstanding Person of the Year: Manuel “Manolo” Betancur

    When war threatened a bakery in Ukraine, the longtime baker and community leader rose to the challenge

    September 21, 2022

    Meet the Chef: Fin & Fino

    Savor the story of Fin & Fino chef Jonny Cox

    September 21, 2022

    Meet the Chef: Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

    Savor the story of chef Alyssa Wilen

    July 5, 2022

    Unpretentious Preview: Cheat’s Cheesesteak Parlor tailgate

    Tickets are now on sale

    June 29, 2022

    Plated Pop-UPs: Hot Box Next Level Kitchen

    Tickets are now on sale for UP members

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