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After a false start, the Pineville restaurant is back with Peruvian fare
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Halloween events to treat yourself to
Murder mystery dinners and theme parties are taking place this weekend
Unpretentious Cooking: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
This kid-friendly recipe is an easy holiday dish
Q&A: Online reservations, oyster season
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Puerta debuts lunch, late-night menus
New chef, GM are overseeing shifts at the Elizabeth restaurant
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Counter- creates experimental space for its culinary talent with Scapegoat
“Restaurant Wars” concept to train and nurture employees for their next steps
Where Chefs Eat: Mama Ricotta’s & Little Mama’s Megan Carraway
Pastry chef likes to keep it low-key
Napa on Providence goes back to its roots
The longtime Myers Park spot is refocusing on small plates paired with wine
Q&A: Cocktail bar patios, Michelin invites
Each week, we answer reader questions
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The 20-year wild ride of Mac’s Speed Shop
A pig pickin’ this Sunday commemorates two decades of growth and smoke-fueled camaraderie
Free Range Brewing to launch food service
Guests can order locally-sourced American fare starting this weekend
Unpretentious Palate’s People of the Year 2025 Finalists
Meet the people making a difference in Charlotte’s food scene this year
Chef Tom Colicchio on why cities like Charlotte are drawing culinary talent
And why we don’t need a “signature dish”
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Q&A: Crab cakes and warm sake
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Hops and adjuncts showcase October craft beer releases
Plus a collaboration to honor Wooden Robot’s Dan Wade
Rosemont
The evolution of this Elizabeth wine bar lands Charlotte a reliable restaurant destination
How De La Vega Tortillas grew from one farmers’ market to 50,000 tortillas per week
The preservative- and additive-free tortillas have built a loyal following
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NoDa’s newest patio opens at neighborhood favorite Local Loaf
Chef Adam Spears brings a new gathering space to the neighborhood he calls home
Where to get party and family-sized takeout meals for football season
Grab pizza and wings, cheesesteaks, and more for game day
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Stuck on where to go? Search by occasion, cuisine, neighborhood, and price range.Events
The city’s best events for food and booze lovers, all conveniently listed in one place. Browse by date or event type, and keep up to date on Unpretentious Palate’s exclusive events.Concierge
Picky brother coming to town? Seeking the town’s best Old-Fashioned? Ask us anything, and we'll answer your Charlotte culinary questions once a week. We’ll be your city-wide concierge.
