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Where Chefs Eat: Counter-’s Faith Morley
Award-winning pastry chef looks to bold, comforting flavors when dining out
Local resources and ways to support Charlotte’s immigrant community
Where to donate or seek help as Border Patrol puts local businesses on pause
Fear amid Latino community closes restaurants, heightens labor issues
As Border Patrol operations continue, small businesses feel the impact
Tryon Foothills becomes North Carolina’s newest AVA
The new designated wine region is the state’s seventh
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Unpretentious Travel: Greenville, South Carolina
A look at favorite dining spots at Charlotte’s culinary sister city
Q&A: Michelin judging and Szechuan dishes
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Examining the Michelin effect
Restaurant owners spotlighted by Michelin share what the honors have meant for reservations
At Laurel Park, open delays bring public service
The SouthPark restaurant will open its doors later this year
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Unpretentious Palate’s 2025 People of the Year
Meet the winners of our annual hospitality awards
Charlotte brewery releases go dark for November
Expect roasted malt, coffee notes, holiday spice, and a few bright, pine-forward IPAs
Q&A: Dilworth spaces, cacio e pepe
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Where to make reservations or order meals this Thanksgiving
Here are the restaurants serving up holiday fare
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Prosecco bar Bev opening soon in Plaza Midwood
The owner of Moxie Mercantile will open a Proseccheria out of an airstream next to the store
Counter- earns Michelin star
11 restaurants earn Michelin recommendations in the debut Southeast guide
Q&A: Protagonist space, hidden gem brunch
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Where to order your Thanksgiving turkeys this year
Many Carolina farmers are no longer raising turkeys due to high costs and low yields
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Farmers markets work to counter loss of SNAP funding
Mecklenburg County partners with Char-Meck Food Policy Council to continue local food access for EBT recipients
Halloween events to treat yourself to
Murder mystery dinners and theme parties are taking place this weekend
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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.
