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Sauce is poured over a decorated lamb chop on a white plate on a dinner table.
Restaurants
Dining in with L’Ostrica
Savor an elevated culinary experience at L’Ostrica, with seasonal tasting menus and wine pairings served in a cozy setting.
May 14, 2025 02:34 PM
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Jack VanderToll
Brunch at State of Confusion in Charlotte, NC featuring items like deviled eggs, an omelet, chicken and waffles, a mimosa, and a bloody mary
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50 great brunch restaurants to try in Charlotte
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Charlotte serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
April 11, 2025
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Staff
Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant, Restaurant Constance.
Restaurants
Chef Sam Diminich dishes on James Beard nomination
The Charlotte chef and James Beard Award semifinalist spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about recognition, his passion for food, and the Queen City’s food culture.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Numerous plates of Italian dishes are lined on a table.
Restaurants
Savor Charlotte returns to celebrate the Queen City’s culinary scene
Prepare for flavors and savory experiences during the two-week culinary showcase running from March 12-25.
March 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A Mardi Gras-themed colored mask is draped in colorful beads.
Festivals
How to celebrate Mardi Gras in Charlotte
There are plenty of ways to observe Mardi Gras in the Queen City, from day-long parties to spots to order King Cake.
March 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
Charlotte scores several “Best of” award nominations
Charlotteans can vote in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards from “Best Beer City” to “Best Minor League Ballpark.”
February 19, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An exterior shot of the signage of Leluia Hall in South End.
Food
The wait is almost over: Leluia Hall to open in March
CLTtoday got a sneak peek of the upcoming Leluia Hall restaurant opening near Dilworth and South End.
January 30, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant.
Restaurants
Charlotte restaurant professionals among James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025
Two Charlotte-based chefs and mixologist are in the running for the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors.
January 22, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A bottle of wine is being poured into a wine glass atop a decorated table.
Bars
Raise your glass for the Spanish Wine Trade Show
The taste of Spain arrives in the Queen City for a one-day wine showcase.
January 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering depicting the interior of a sportsbook lounge with a massive screen with sports playing on the monitors.
Sports
New sports lounge coming to South End this spring
Blinders Sports Lounge will offer an experience akin to a sportsbook, sports bar, and cocktail lounge.
January 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Nonprofits
Get to know the Pisgah Conservancy over a round of drinks
The nonprofit is hosting a public meeting event at Birdsong Brewing to raise attention and preserve NC’s Pisgah National Forest.
October 24, 2024
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