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    Unpretentious Picks: Supporting Local

    March 18, 2026

    The Teal Turnip

    Neighborhood: East Charlotte |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 3.5

    Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food


    January 27, 2026

    Customshop

    Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 4

    Local ingredients and classic technique combine on this menu


    October 29, 2024

    Assorted Table Wine & Shop

    Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Wine Bar |  Price Range: $$
    Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

    Wine nerds will feel right at home at this wine shop and bar


    March 21, 2024

    L’Ostrica

    Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Tasting Menu |  Price Range: $$$$
    Overall Rating: 4.5

    Chef-driven fare that excels across experiences


    January 3, 2024

    Restaurant Constance

    Neighborhood: West Charlotte |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 4.5

    Chef Sam Diminich’s restaurant is at the forefront of Charlotte’s dining scene


    300 East cheesecake
    July 26, 2022

    300 East

    Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $$
    Overall Rating: 4

    A classic menu with standout desserts


    November 4, 2021

    Osteria LuCa

    Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 3.5

    A casual by day, elegant by night Italian gathering spot emphasizing quality ingredients and service from the owners of TRUE Crafted Pizza


    October 29, 2020

    The Goodyear House

    Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $$
    Overall Rating: 4

    “Built on good times,” this casual restaurant delivers


    July 23, 2019

    Community Matters Café

    Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $$
    Overall Rating: 3.5

    A non-profit restaurant serving simple but delicious breakfast and lunch dishes


    Crab
    July 16, 2019

    Peppervine

    Neighborhood: SouthPark |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$$
    Overall Rating: 4.5

    Bill and Anita Greene, owners of Banner Elk’s Artisanal, go metropolitan with their Charlotte restaurant


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