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Q&A: Why Queen’s Feast, fat-washed cocktails
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Mary Roberts wants you to grow your own food
2024 UPPY Farmer of the Year talks about the last 20 years and the importance of self-sustainability
2025 debuts a wide variety of craft beer releases
The new year starts with both NA and higher alcohol brews
At the new Dogwood, the same hospitality in a more modern space
The duck and dumplings are back
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Mazali brings authentic Uzbek food to City Kitch
Rashad Pirmatov left banking to share the dishes of his home country with his new home city
Q&A: Birthday celebrations and cold weather take-and-bake
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Piedmont Culinary Guild’s Kris Reid joins Slow Food USA
Co-founder and longtime PCG executive director enters her next chapter enacting change in our nation’s food systems
What you need to know about Charlotte Restaurant Week – Winter 2025
The semi-annual Queen’s Feast kicks off January 17
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Day in the Life: Pitmaster Matt Barry
How the executive pitmaster at Midwood Smokehouse helps run all six locations of a beloved local concept
Asheville’s restaurant scene continues to battle aftermath of Helene
Small businesses fight to overcome loss of revenue, damage, and a staff exodus
Apple Butter & Cheese Straws with Calabrian Chili and Garlic Dip
Quick and easy recipe makes a big impression
Unpretentious Gift Guide: For the gourmand
Guarantee the most delicious holidays ever with these local food gifts
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Chef Matt Moore joins Customshop team
Chef/owner Andres Kaifer needed support as the restaurant group grows with Marina’s Tapas
Where Chefs Eat: Restaurant Constance’s Ann Marie Stefaney
2024 UPPY Pastry Chef of the Year prefers low-key settings when dining out
Unpretentious Gift Guide: In the Kitchen
These are the gifts local pros are asking for this year
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Charlotte 2025
Celebrate the new year with food around town
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Where to dine in or take out this Christmas Eve/Christmas
Take it easy this holiday by letting these restaurants, food shops, and catering services do the cooking for you
Q&A: What’s coming in 2025, favorite octopus dishes
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
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The UPPYs
Each year, we honor the best in Charlotte's restaurant industry. See this year's finalists, and join us on Nov. 13 to meet the winners.Restaurant Finder
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.
