Food

At Poppy’s: A Taste of Maryland, crab cakes are the star — bringing a classic Chesapeake staple to the Queen City.
From “Chopped to “Top Chef,” two chefs with experience in the Queen City reflect on their time on-screen and how the competition propelled their careers.
The Emmy-nominated culinary competition will start filming Charlotte and Greenville, SC soon, and Charlotte-area chefs have a lot to say about the upcoming production that will put the Queen City on the culinary map.
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack your next picnic with these goods found around Queen City.
It’s looking like another Wet Duke’s Hot American Tomato Summer, Charlotte — don’t miss your chance to eat your way through the competition.
From Southern cuisine to international favorites, Charlotte’s food scene is smothered and covered with tasty eats within eight food halls across the city.
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.
From longtime spots slinging chili dogs to roadside drive thrus, this is your guide to Charlotte’s hot dog scene.
After a long run in Fort Mill and Rock Hill, SC, the long-awaited pub is preparing the final touches before welcoming guests by mid-July.
As Whataburger continues to expand in the Charlotte region, this editor was determined to find out the history and differences of the two burger chains and what sets them apart.
We came up with where we think chefs from the popular TV show “The Bear” would work if they lived in the Queen City.
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Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also for leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
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