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Charlotte Cravings
To celebrate and support these Black-owned spots in the Queen City, I’ve put together a map of the Black-owned food and drink businesses in the Charlotte region.
Events
Mark your calendar for these food and drink events happening in May 2024 in the Charlotte region.
Here’s a roundup of Charlotte-area restaurants serving up Mother’s Day brunch and lunch.
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I was invited to check out The Lab Bistro, located off Dam Neck Road, after the eatery expanded its offerings to the public in April.
The day before the grand opening, I attended a VIP event for the brand-new Cinnaholic location in Virginia Beach.
Chicken and waffles are a cool combination, but have you ever had Korean fried chicken and croffles?
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Moe’s Southwest Grill decided to shake up its menu by adding spicy chicken as a protein option.
I spoke with GingerHale’s Lemonade owner, Carl Hale Jr., about starting his own business, how he comes up with his lemonade flavors and his plans for the future.
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CAnE Collective is a Baltimore-based, Black-owned company that produces drink mixers, allowing you to enjoy a creative cocktail at home.
Loch Bar boasts one of the region’s largest raw bars and an amazing crab cake that I haven’t stopped thinking about.
While the dinner menu left me wanting a little more, the décor and friendly, attentive staff made The Alexander Brown Restaurant the total package.
Getaways
If you plan on visiting Chicago, check out the restaurants, bars and attractions that my friends and I explored during our trip.
Taste Carolina offers food-and-drink-focused tours in nine cities in the Tar Heel state, including Charlotte.
Here are my favorite rooftop bars in Charlotte, along with some others that you should check out.