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A rendering of a windowed community hub by a road bridge and rail trail.
Development
Market on Morehead to become a community hub in South End
Morehead Street will have a community hub for gourmet eats, cocktails, and live entertainment by mid-March 2026.
January 12, 2026 01:40 PM
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Maria Adnado
Three white plates with colorful meal items surrounded by strawberries on a brown table.
Food
Southern cuisine meets local strawberries
The Asbury, located inside The Dunhill Hotel, is combining seasonal strawberries with savory favorites through the end of May.
May 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Strips of bacon hang over a presentation mantle on a table in a restaurant.
Food
Steak 48 debuts features sizzling new additions
Steak 48’s new menu items include elevated caviar service and hanging bacon.
May 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Three tacos next to a cocktail and a side of beans and rice.
Food
Offline: The restaurant subscription club that will introduce you to your new favorite Charlotte eatery
This genius app will match you with great local restaurants to try — and then give you money towards the tab.
May 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A restaurant titled "Pizza Peel" stands with an outdoor patio along a busy road.
Food
Pizza Peel Plaza Midwood is closing its doors
A Charlotte-based restaurant will soon occupy the well-known pizza spot on Central Avenue.
May 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Yellow-colored tables below a dark window with the words "Picasso Taqueria" on them.
Food
Inspired by Picasso: new taqueria now open
The latest venture by Michal Bay is already welcoming taco-loving patrons at Merino Mill.
May 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A chef tends to meet grilling in the kitchen of a restaurant.
Food
Savor traditional Japanese cuisine in Charlotte
This SouthPark restaurant practices the oldest form of Japanese cooking.
April 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Eight members of the Cakeable staff wearing coral and teal shirts, smiling behind the counter for a photo.
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
A bucket of freshly picked strawberries from Bush-n-Vine, a u-pick farm in the Olde English District.
Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A Charlotte chef smiling on stage during the Charlotte StrEATs Festival Neighborhood Cook-Off in 2023.
Food
Prepare to eat during Charlotte StrEATs
The annual StrEATs festival takes place during Charlotte SHOUT!, celebrating the Queen City’s chefs and culinary scene.
April 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An interior shot of a restaurant with people sitting in booths and staff cleaning tables.
Food
New Uptown restaurant offers flavor from South of the border
Enjoy food, music, and atmosphere today at Dos Caminos.
March 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Charlotte native finds success as Young Tina in “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical”
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A brick building with the words "Reigning Doughnuts" on the exterior.
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Treat yourself to something sweet for National Doughnut Day
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June 5, 2025
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“Dirty Soda": Is it worth trying the viral TikTok drink?
City Editor Maria traveled to Swig in Indian Land to try one of the customizable sodas taking the internet by storm.
June 4, 2025
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Develop your camera film at these Charlotte-area spots
Learn the tricks and gifts of old school photography by capturing your memories on film, one frame at a time.
June 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Travel and Outdoors
Get your steps in on Ballantyne’s greenway trails
Ballantyne’s residents and visitors have over 20+ miles of walking and bike paths, including the Carolina Thread Trail and Fit Trail.
June 3, 2025
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Development
The Pearl dazzles as Charlotte’s new innovation district
Atrium Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, businesses, and restaurants are set to transform Midtown into a hub for medical innovation.
June 2, 2025
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