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'Our guests choose fun’ — the secrets behind Bad Daddy’s extravagant burgers
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (745+ words) Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar has never been shy about building burgers that are bigger, bolder and a little over-the-top. The Charlotte-born chain, which opened its first restaurant in Dilworth in 2007 before expanding to other states, has built its reputation on…...
Michelin-recommended Customshop restaurant reopens with big changes inside
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (467+ words) A Charlotte restaurant that’s been called one of the city’s best has reopened with a remodeled dining room. Michelin-recommended Customshop in Elizabeth has been a popular destination for years, blending Latin and Italian influences with North Carolina-grown ingredients. This summer,…...
Which NC products made Southern Living’s Food Hall of Fame? Here’s the list
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (420+ words) North Carolina has long been home to some iconic foods, and now six homegrown favorites are getting their moment in the spotlight. In its Food Hall of Fame voted on by readers, Southern Living recognized 28 products that have earned a…...
Restaurant closes but is opening elsewhere, brunch spot opens, the Soul of Plaza Midwood
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (705+ words) Hey Charlotte! 👋 It’s a steamy weekend ahead, so we’re rounding up the freshest food and drink intel from today’s CharlotteFive newsletter — closures, openings, ice cream crawls and one very vacant Plaza Midwood corner everyone’s whispering about. Grab an iced coffee…...
These are your favorite Greek restaurants in Charlotte. Which one is the best?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (163+ words) We’re looking for the Charlotte area’s best Greek food, and now it’s time to put your nominations to a vote. First, we asked you to nominate your favorite Greek restaurants with gyros, spanakopita, moussaka and other Greek dishes you can’t…...
Dirty gloves to dripping juices: 5 food safety mistakes Charlotte restaurants make
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (613+ words) Restaurant inspection scores can seem mysterious. One day a restaurant earns a low score, and a few weeks later it’s back in the 90s. Adam Dietrich knows why. The Charlotte food safety consultant spends his days helping restaurants identify problems before…...
Barbecue restaurant voted readers’ favorite opens new Lake Norman location
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) The Smoke Pit, voted the best place for barbecue in the 2024 CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Barbecue poll, has opened a Lake Norman location on West Plaza Drive (N.C. 150) in Mooresville. The line was out the door a half hour before…...
Beyond BBQ and lobster rolls: The regional foods that define American cuisine
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) Nothing speaks to the culture of a region more than its cuisine. You can't think of Italy without pasta or New York without pizza. Food is the fabric of society and, despite regional differences, it's what brings everyone together. AnyWho…...
Meet the seasonal Italian kitchen guru from Charlotte competing on ‘Top Chef’
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1330+ words) Chef Brittany Cochran has been food-focused her whole life, offering her a bit of an edge in the competitive restaurant industry. The executive chef at Stagioni-Four Seasons of Food in Charlotte grew up in Columbus, Ohio, spending summers with her…...