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Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
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.
March 05, 2026 01:27 PM
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Maria Adnado
Chef Bobby Flay surrounded by restaurant staff for the grand opening of Bobby's Burgers in SouthPark.
Food
Five questions with celebrity chef Bobby Flay
The Food Network chef was in Charlotte to celebrate the grand opening of Bobby’s Burgers in SouthPark.
July 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A couple walks the open aisles of a furniture store with lamps, light fixtures, and picture frames on the walls.
Retail
Southern Lion debuts in Pineville
The home goods store at Carolina Place Mall aims to become a shopping destination for the Pineville area.
July 16, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Business
Charlotte Checkers acquired by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment
New ownership will keep the Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum with hopes to bring more ice facilities and experiences to the region.
July 15, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Coffee Republic offers more than coffee to Charlotte area
From roasting their own beans to creating viral lattes, the coffee shop is not only serving quality coffee but expanding its reach in Charlotte.
July 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people mingling atop Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo.
Business
Charlotte ranks among best US cities for new college graduates
Graduates seeking jobs, affordable living, and a strong quality of life keep coming to the Queen City.
July 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
People walking around the SHOUT! festival in Charlotte, NC
City
Cities most like Charlotte, according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to the Queen City. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
City
City hopes to boost Uptown vibrancy with public safety initiatives
The Center City Public Safety Working Group announced its commitments for public safety in Uptown Charlotte.
July 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A dark mall hallway that frames a tree in the center of a more well-lit indoor plaza up ahead. In the lefthand corner, a palm branch is seen with a piece of caution tape tied around it.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Charlotte’s past + hope for the future.
June 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A ballet dancer on stage with a snowy background.
Culture
Preparing for winter: work begins for Charlotte Ballet’s “Nutcracker”
The Charlotte Ballet team is preparing costume pieces for its annual “Nutcracker” performances in December.
June 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Charlotte’s 1999 time capsule
What was Charlotte like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Lights, camera, action: movies and shows filmed around Charlotte
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Food
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Food
Eat your way through Charlotte’s diverse food halls
From Southern cuisine to international favorites, Charlotte’s food scene is smothered and covered with tasty eats within eight food halls across the city.
July 21, 2025
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Play
20+ rooftop bars and dining spots in Charlotte
Want dinner with a gorgeous lake view? We have that. Want a place to drink by the pool? We have that. Want to marvel at Uptown’s lights over dessert? We have that, too.
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Sports
Charlotte to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will place Charlotte in the global spotlight, showcasing the city’s rise as a world-class soccer destination.
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Where would you put an outdoor library in Charlotte?
The concept of an outdoor library is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Queen City.
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