Support Us Button Widget

Food

A chef and a farmer pose for a photo behind a picnic table of food.
Food
Farm to Fork in the Garden returns
Charlotte’s best chefs are paired with local farmers for a culinary event.
July 26, 2024 03:24 PM
 · 
Jack VanderToll
A shot of whiskey is poured into a glass cup with ice.
Restaurants
Where to savor the distillery experience in Charlotte
Visitors eager for a stronger glass have distillery options in neighborhoods across Charlotte.
July 25, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
A bottle of wine is being poured into a wine glass atop a decorated table.
Bars
Where to enjoy a glass of wine in Charlotte
The Queen City provides ample choices to toast a glass of wine while savoring taste, culture, and atmosphere.
July 24, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
Two cocktails sit on a bar counter with people in the background.
Bars
Where to enjoy a speakeasy in Charlotte
The Queen City offers numerous places to savor the drinks and atmosphere of a speakeasy.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
A pink cocktail, a beer, and a white cocktail lined on a table with the sunset in the background.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charlotte.
July 19, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
A steak, mashed potatoes, and vegetables are served on a dinner table next to a glass of wine.
Food
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns
Many of Charlotte’s best restaurants offer three-course dining deals from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 28.
July 18, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
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
 · 
Maria Delgado
A hearty BLT sandwich stacked on itself.
Food
Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer starts in Charlotte
Local restaurants compete in this 10-day event to feature menu items with Duke’s Mayo and tomatoes as the stars of the dish.
July 17, 2024
 · 
Maria Delgado
A bartender pours a cocktail into a class at a bar counter.
Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Charlotte, NC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
The outside of a coffee shop on a sunny day. Several chairs and tables are sitting outside in front of a building that says "Night Swim Coffee."
Work
Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
July 10, 2024
 · 
Gabe Guarente
A basket of barbecue chicken wings is placed on a table.
Restaurants
Charlotteans can win a free year of chicken wings
East Coast Wings + Grill in Charlotte kicks off monthlong contest ahead of National Chicken Wing Day on Monday, July 29.
July 10, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
Load More
Good News for Charlotte
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.

The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from CLTtoday
A player with the Carolina Panthers runs drills during the team's OTAs.
Sports
Training Camp begins in Uptown for the Carolina Panthers
For the first time in team history, the Carolina Panthers will host training camp at the team’s practice field outside Bank of America Stadium.
July 23, 2024
 · 
Maria Delgado
Four fencing students dressed in their helmets hold their sabers while posing for the camera.
Sports
Fencing: a sport that’s straight to the point
Charlotte Fencing Academy teaches students to master athleticism, focus, and self-discipline.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of the Spectrum Center arena during a Charlotte Hornets' basketball game.
Sports
Interested in season tickets? The Hornets are hosting a virtual open house
With renovations taking place at the Spectrum Center, Charlotte Hornets representatives will help secure seating for the upcoming season.
July 19, 2024
 · 
Maria Delgado
A look at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC.
Sponsored
⚽️ Heading to Columbia, SC for Rivals in Red?
Sponsored by
Cyclists bike down a road in Myers Park with large trees in the background.
Events
24 Hours of Booty is back
Cyclists are preparing for 24 Hours of Booty 2024, aiming to raise more than $1 million to support cancer research.
July 18, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
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
 · 
Jack VanderToll
Hockey players in red uniforms hug after scoring a goal.
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
 · 
Maria Delgado
A vacant rail trail runs along an apartment complex in South End.
Development
Stretch of Charlotte’s Rail Trail closed through the summer
A redevelopment project forces a busy part of the Rail Trail in South End to temporarily close.
July 12, 2024
 · 
Jack VanderToll
A modern living room interior with a large gray couch, light gray arm chair, and stone fireplace.
Travel and Outdoors
Planning a quick getaway? Swiftstay can help.
Swiftstay recently launched in Charlotte and several other cities. It’s a private member’s club for home exchange where guests just pay a cleaning fee.
July 11, 2024
 · 
Maria Delgado
A hand holding a white cup with a coffee republic sleeve.
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
 · 
Maria Delgado