Food & Drink
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Pizza Baby Flops in Attempt at NY-Style Pizza in Charlotte
For most of Dry January 2024, I kept my mouth shut. Please do not mistake this for my jumping onto that ghastly trend of (gasp!) not drinking adult beverages for an entire month after Santa Claus comes to town and then complaining about it the entire time on social media. …
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MAS Mexican Restaurant and Agave Bar Coming to West Charlotte
Mexican-inspired tortilleria and agave bar Maíz Agua Sal, or MAS, is coming soon to west Charlotte’s Wesley Heights neighborhood, according to a Tuesday press release. The restaurant will be a part of ARDR Hospitality Group (ARDR), the company behind Craft Tasting Room, Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails, and The Green…
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A Last-Minute Guide to Valentine’s Day in Charlotte
February 14 is approaching quickly, and if you don’t have plans yet but are feeling some side-eye from your partner, we’ve highlighted a few spots below that could be helpful. As of the time of this writing, they all had space remaining for the big date night, but we…
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Charleston-Based Taco Boy Set to Open First Charlotte Location
Charleston-based restaurant Taco Boy announced Wednesday it will open its first Charlotte location on Jan. 30, offering the Mexican-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails and agua frescas that have made it popular in cities around the Carolinas like Folly Beach and Asheville. A woman-owned restaurant, Taco Boy was founded in 2006 by…
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Charlotte StrEATs Festival Returns to Gateway Village This Spring
Organizers on Thursday announced that Charlotte StrEATs Festival will return this April as part of Charlotte SHOUT!, adding a new regional wine and cuisine event that will precede the festival at Johnson & Wales University. StrEATs Uncorked, scheduled for April 3, will focus on four regions of North Carolina known…
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LaChrista McArthur Leaves Her Mark On Charlotte’s Coffee Scene
LaChrista McArthur has been an unseen force in Charlotte’s growing coffee scene on and off for more than six years. Working with renowned local companies like Undercurrent, Hobbyist, Not Just Coffee, Summit Coffee and others, she has crafted creative menus, won Barista League competitions, formulated marketing plans and earned her…
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Bulldog Taproom & Social Club Opens New Location at Winston
Bulldog Taproom & Social announced Friday that it will open its newest location in Wilmore’s Shops at the Winston on Saturday, Jan. 13, a replacement for the original Winnifred Street location that closed in September 2023. This move was made in hopes of offering a bigger, brighter and better experience…
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Getting a First Look at Charlotte’s Two New Jewish Delis
When I learned that we would close out 2023 in Charlotte with the opening of two new Jewish delis on the fringes of Uptown, my Chicagoan heart skipped a beat. Growing up in the Windy City, I was used to Jewish delis; I always loved pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball…
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Charlotte Bar Owners Speak Out About New Law’s Impact on Business
Starting next year, bars in Mecklenburg County that serve any type of food will be required to obtain a health department permit. Passed on Oct. 2, the new law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, but some bar owners in Charlotte say it will hurt them financially. Passed…
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Local Wine Connoisseurs Pick Their Go-To Wine Selections from 2023
A quick housekeeping note: We’re changing! Kara is stepping down from the column to travel through U.S. wine regions for the next year, and Jerry is taking over as your trusty Charlotte wine correspondent. This has been a great year and we hope you’ve enjoyed reading our collaborative wine stories…
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Johnny Burrito Became a Charlotte Staple Over 25 Years Through Word-of-Mouth
In his mid-30s in 1998, Johnny Bitter found himself working in the Uptown offices of what was then First Union Bank in Uptown Charlotte, already tiring of the corporate life after 15 years. He and his wife Patti had always wanted to own a small business together, and as new…
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The Best in Charlotte: Best in the Nest 2023
Support our work by becoming a Nerve Member Winners: Download your award graphics here As We Rock Charlotte founder Krystle Baller recently told me, “Best in the Nest is such a great way to see what the year has brought us in Charlotte and who is out there making moves.” Baller…
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Food & Drink Readers’ Pick Winners: Best in the Nest 2023
Best in the Nest Readers’ Picks were chosen exclusively by readers through a one-month nomination process followed by a one-month voting process. The nominations were not tampered with by Queen City Nerve staff at all — save for removing ourselves from a few categories to proactively dispel any notions of…
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Food & Drink Critics’ Pick Winners: Best in the Nest 2023
It’s our fuel, it’s our fire, it is that which we desire. Back to all categories Winners: Download your award graphics here Support our work by becoming a Nerve Member BEST RESTAURANT: Restaurant Constance Opened in January of this year, Restaurant Constance is tucked like a book too big for…
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Obituaries 2023: RIP to the Charlotte Businesses We Lost
We’ve seen plenty of businesses close this year, be it through rising rents, retirement, new plans, or in the case of one business, the death of a beloved restaurateur. Whatever the case, we hope the memories remain fond ones. Back to all categories Support our work by becoming a Nerve…
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Chef Awo Amenumey Introduces Charlotte to Ghanaian Cuisine with Eh’Vivi
The sky was gray and the air cold — it was the type of weather that made you want to stay inside and never come out. The rain fell steadily outside of the small coffee shop. Inside, sequestered to the side, sat a woman sporting black, mauve, and amber braids.…
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