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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.
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Maria Adnado
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Uplifting entreprenuers during Small Business Month
Mecklenburg County is offering a slew of resources and events during Small Business Month.
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Maria Adnado
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Gift giving made easy for mom
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Small Business
“We’re more than capable.” Cakeable Cafe is now open
The new brick-and-mortar cafe in Uptown Charlotte does more than sell coffee and pastries.
April 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Charlotte distillery expands facility to meet growing demand
The Matthews based Oaklore Distilling hopes the upcoming expansion will warm the soul.
April 22, 2024
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CMS students provide sustainable ideas for Spectrum Center revamp
The innovative students participated in the inaugural Arena of the Future Experience, in partnership with Digi-Bridge, Honeywell, and the Charlotte Hornets.
April 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Business
We’re already writing about Charlotte — why not you, too?
April 12, 2024
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Check out more than books at the library
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library has more than books to keep you occupied year-round.
April 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Now open: Charlotte’s first social district, Plaza Midwood
The social district allows open containers through participating businesses.
March 5, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Popular Charlotte brewery reopens its doors
Wooden Robot welcomes crowds while moving forward after a sudden loss.
February 27, 2024
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Business
Charlotte ranks high among hardest working cities
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February 20, 2024
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