Special occasions
Sea Level
An upscale seafood house with a city spin
Superica
Ford Fry’s Atlanta transplant brings a big personality to Tex-Mex
Peppervine
Bill and Anita Greene, owners of Banner Elk’s Artisanal, go metropolitan with their Charlotte restaurant
Dilworth Tasting Room
A trendy Dilworth wine bar with snackable small plates
Aqua e Vino
A tiny Italian restaurant with some of the best pastas in town
Baku
An upscale Japanese restaurant with good sourcing
The McNinch House
The restaurant’s tasting menu meal in an old house is a unique experience, but could use an update
Kindred
Approachable yet innovative small plates served with heart
Barrington’s Restaurant
Bruce Moffett’s first restaurant serves textbook cuisine in a quaint dining room.
Dot Dot Dot
A members-only spot with a speakeasy vibe
