Editor’s Picks

Beyond the Beans: The Socially Conscious Summit Coffee NoDa

Until now, beer has been the name of the game for the Varvaro family.Β  John Varvaro working as a rep for Pabst Blue Ribbon in the Charlotte, N.C. area, and his wife, Melissa, at Sierra Nevada.Β  But when a friend at Summit Coffee began sending photos of their new NoDa neighborhood location to the couple, things escalated quickly.

COMING SOON: Food Truck Rumble CLT

Two food trucks, only one Golden Spork. Which team will take down the competition in Food Truck Rumble CLT? Each week, two of the Queen City's finest drive-able dining establishments are facing off in the ultimate showdown of flavor, flair, and finesse.Β 

New Globally-Inspired Restaurant, Mariposa, Coming to Uptown Charlotte

Mother Earth Group is pleased to announce its newest restaurant, Mariposa, will open in September 2021 at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte. Mariposa, Spanish for butterfly, will be a multicultural culinaria, representing an evolution for both the restaurant space and creator Jill Marcus.

New Rock Hill Restaurant Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails

Rock Hill's newest neighborhood destination for craft food and cocktails is now open.Β  Just a short drive south of Charlotte, you can have a night out at Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails. The menu offers everything from gumbo to burgers and bang bang Brussels sprouts.

Street Food +Β Brew Fest at Salty Parrot Brewing

Salty Parrot Brewing is proud to announce their partnership with Crave CLT for a night full of music, fantastic food and all the beer your little heart desires. From 6 – 9pm on June 25th, attendees will enjoy delicious eats from three of the city’s most CRAVED food trucks and beer pairings… all while dancing along to The Carolina Panthers Game Day DJ, Vinny Split!

Enjoy a Free Cook-Out at Alexander Homestead

Experience the beauty of Alexander Homestead at a free cookout! On Saturday, July 10th, Alexander Homestead is hosting a "Cook-Out at the Homestead" with free burgers and hot dogs while supplies last. The event runs from 11am to 3pm and includes a cash bar, music, and corn hole. Bring your own blankets and chairs to get cozy on the lawn but leave your furry friends at home. (No pets allowed)

Carowinds Reopens & Camp Snoopy Defeats Derek

β€œWe’re gonna need clean-up.” The Rising crew got to check out Carowinds before it reopens this weekend and Camp Snoopy got the best of Derek. He survived. He did not thrive.Β Β Carowinds will open for the 2021 Season on Saturday, May 22.

Send Noodz: Silverlake Ramen

The South End neighborhood has become the hot spot for crave-worthy dishes in the Charlotte area and nothing tops that must-eat list quite like a fresh bowl of ramen.

A Weekend Trip to the Shire & Hobbithenge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sometimes, you just gotta get outta Middle-Earth.Β  Amiright?Β  WCCB Photojournalist, Will Bartlett, took a trip to the Shire which apparently just outside Asheville and stayed at this Hobbithenge airbnb. Expect a 'semi-primitive' stay, says Bartlett. There…

475-Year-Old German Brewer Selects Charlotte for First US Bier Haus

Gilde, one of the oldest breweries in Germany, announces it will open its first location outside of Hannover, Germany in Fall 2021. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Embassy at Gilde Brewery will offer its six staple German beers, brewed on site according to German Purity Law, and plans to experiment with American craft beer styles.

Save the Date: 5Church Celebrates 9th Anniversary

5Church Charlotte's nine-year anniversary bash will be held on Thursday, May 13. Chef Sherief Shawky created a $60 prix-fixe anniversary menu including dishes such as a red snapper crudo, short ribs and a caramel pecan cremeux. The regular β€œa la carte” menu will also be available. Guests will be treated to complimentary beer and wine during dinner service, along with live music from DJ Jamie Overcash.

Sleepy Poet Antique Mall Buys New Permanent Home

Sleepy Poet closed on a permanent location at 6424 South Boulevard, just down the road from the current location. The new location is located on 6 acres, which will provide ample room for parking, which has been a common problem at the current location. This amount of space will also provide room for events, food trucks, live music, and more in the future.

New Healthy Dining Spot Serving More than "Just Salad"

Plant-based bowls are the popular, new lunch option but Just Salad in South Park is serving up more than just great greens.Β Whether you're happily a carnivore or trying to sprinkle in more meatless-Mondays, Just Salad has an option for you.Β  Beyond salads, they're known for their avocado toast, warm bowls and smoothies.Β  And they're also known for their eco-friendly, reusable blue bowls.

New Bites at the Charlotte Knights

The Charlotte Knights season opener is this Tuesday, May 4th with the first pitch, as it always is, at 7:04pm and they're ready to roll with some new menu items for the fans.Β 

Fitness Friday: Dance into the Weekend with THE JAM: CLT

Everyone has an inner BeyoncΓ©.Β  If you've ever caught yourself putting on a full Coachella-style stage show on your morning commute, that's her.Β  THE JAM: CLT is helping you channel that Bey vibe into your workout.Β  Instructors Sara Bremer and Simone Lindsey teachΒ the Rising crew how to show off their Freakum dresses (or suits).

First What The Fries Location Opens

What The Fries, one of Charlotte’s most beloved food trucks, opens its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.Β  Chefs/co-owners Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes have been hard at work since December 2020 getting the space at 10707 Park Road, Suite F, (in South Charlotte, near Pineville-Matthews Road) ready.

Mint Museum Partners with More than 40 Local Artists of Color

Working with The Mint Museum, artist Carla Aaron-Lopez, a CMS teacher and co-founder of BLKMRKTCLT, wants to recognize the Queen City's artists of color with LOCAL/STREET, a three-day pop-up exhibition at Mint Museum Randolph featuring the work of more than 40 local artists of color and street artists.

Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business in CLT: Best of Both Souls

Three magic words: Nashville Hot Chicken.Β  Now add 'vegan' and you have a winning combo for a line out the restaurant door.Β  When Best of Both Souls Chef Chenelle Bragg, aka "Nelly," prepares her fan-favorite, vegan chicken sandwich, she knows she's cooking up gold.Β 

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