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Since opening in March 2025, Blinders has boasted craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and curated watch parties like movie nights, sporting events, and more.
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Whether you favor a crisp lager or sweet stout, we’ve made a list of the breweries slinging craft beers around the Queen City.
At Poppy’s: A Taste of Maryland, crab cakes are the star — bringing a classic Chesapeake staple to the Queen City.
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
Meshugganah, a deli concept that was popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen at City Kitch in West Charlotte, offering comfort food, sandiwches, and dessert.
It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year. We’re helping you plan it out.
The modern Mexican-inspired restaurant promises to deliver fresh flavors to Center City when it opens in early 2026.
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
The locally-owned wellness studio offers a range of recovery services like IV drips, contrast therapy, and float therapy.
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Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Charlotte in the spring — find out where you can spot them.
As the Japanese-inspired restaurants prepare to debut in Plaza Midwood, the restaurants’ chef opens up about inspiration, ingredients, and the move to the Queen City.
The ACC Men’s Basketball tournament returns to Spectrum Center in Uptown from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.
The new development will pay homage to the former Eastland Mall while carving out space for new retailers, amenities, and residential spaces.
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Charlotte to make the most of their evenings.
Inside the orange carpet, the crowd, and the first taste of the new season of “Top Chef.”
The creative hub in the Iron District will be the departure zone for guests to walk through ancient Egypt without stepping foot on a plane.
From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to see this year in the Queen City.
Owned by former Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey, this Uptown condo is back on the market and checks all our Mansion Monday boxes.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.