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New bites, new flavor

New restaurant and life at Queen City Quarter
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Formerly known as the Epicentre, Queen City Quarter has added several new dining spots since the start of 2024. | Photo by CLTtoday
If you’re looking for a place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Queen City Quarter will provide. Formerly known as “Epicentre,” the centrally located district is undergoing a major revival.

“I think everyone knew the heyday of the Epicentre’s in the past, so I think one of the metrics of success is the number of businesses coming here,” James LaBar, senior vice president of economic deveopment with Charlotte Center City Partners told WCNC.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the former Epicentre was the place to be. The expansive dining and entertainment district was known to draw concerts (and concert-goers), tourists, diners, and pop-up shops. In 2022, the property owner defaulted on a loan, causing a foreclosure and sparking a re-brand and rebirth of the city’s former jewel.

Fast forward two years, Queen City Quarter has secured several new businesses to the once-thriving district, including three that have opened within the past few months.

A dining room with wood flooring, tables with white table clothes, and blue chairs.

The team behind Sea Grill spared no expense in creating an elegant dining room.

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Photo via @seagrill.clt

New businesses

Kitchen and Kocktails | Opened June 1 | Serves elevated Southern comfort food.

Lottie’s Cafe | Opened June 15 | You’ll find coffee, breakfast, brunch, plus sells Charlotte-themed gear to rep your city.

Lip Print Beauty Bar | Opened in June | Book an appointment for custom beauty products.

Sea Grill | Opened Saturday, Aug. 10 | Dishes upscale seafood and cocktails.

A photo of Mortimer's Pub sign with brown doors below.

Mortimer’s has been a Queen City Quarter staple for 14+ years.

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Photo by CLTtoday

Legacy destinations

Mortimer’s Café & Pub | One of the QCQ’s longest-standing businesses, savor cocktails, craft beer, and pub food favorites.

Editor’s note: Try the mac and cheese bites + buffalo chicken wrap with fries.

Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo | Enjoy New American fare + cocktails and a view of the skyline on the rooftop lounge.

Bowlero | Eat, drink, and create memories bowling with your friends.
5+ more spots to visit
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Events
Monday, Aug. 12
  • The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | Monday, Aug. 12 | 7 p.m. | Petra’s | $7-$10 | Listen to local jazz performers keeping the spirit of Bill Hanna alive.
  • Trivia Night | Monday, Aug. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Monarch Market | Free | Bring your A-game to this trivia night with clever and fun questions.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • The Sky Tonight | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Schiele Museum of Natural History | $5 | The stars in outer space will be shining bright at this celestial and interactive show.
  • Cornhole Tournament | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Triple C Brewing Co. | Free | Sip a craft beer while you compete against other cornhole enthusiasts.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Thursday, Aug. 15
  • Drunk Journaling | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Canteen | Free | Write your next journal entry while slightly inebriated with other CLT writers.
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News Notes
Development
  • Going up. Vertical construction on a 318-unit apartment in Westrow will begin this month. Additionally, work will begin on 260+ lots in that area. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Opening
  • Dilworth Tasting Room (1413 Central Ave.) is opening on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The restaurant has an eclectic menu that features Mediterranean dishes with a Croatian spin, thanks to the owners both being from Croatia. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Closing
  • Grinning Mule announced it’s now permanently closed. The country-themed bar in Plaza Midwood previously closed in June this year and never reopened. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Legacy
  • Maurice Williams, the beloved R&B musician + lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, died on Friday at age 86. The North Carolina Hall of Fame inductee had many iconic moments in his career, such as when his song “Stay” was in the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing.”
Try This
  • Fall concert season is nearly here and tickets to see the Charlotte Symphony are on sale. Two must-see shows are “Heroes: A Video Game Symphony” on Oct. 12 + " Beethoven x Beyonce” on Nov. 15-Nov. 16.
Cause
  • The local Habitat for Humanity purchased five acres of land on Allen Road South to construct affordable housing. The land was purchased for $850,000 and the site will have 40-50 homes once fully built. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Trending
  • While CLT was able to avoid most of Debby, not all left unscathed. That’s why we are highlighting the heartwarming efforts of this local waste collector who helped a group of kids escape their home after a tree fell on it. (WSOC)
Real Estate
  • This home in Highlands, NC can be yours if you’re willing to shell out $50 million. It sits on 40+ acres of a mountaintop with seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and a guest lodge. Or if you’re like us, it’s fun to window shop.
Olympics
  • Team USA basketball added another gold to the medal count after defeating France 98-87. Charlotte’s own Steph Curry earned his first ever Olympic medal as a result of the win. Previously, he’d only competed in FIBA tournaments.
Sports
  • It’s time to start previewing early line combinations for the Carolina Hurricanes. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Hurricanes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Real Estate
    • Great rate alert: Located just minutes from Uptown is Sycamore Trail, a community of beautiful new and well-equipped townhomes in Matthews. Now through Aug. 31, you can save thousands on move-in ready duets (3-BD) with a 4.99% 30-year fixed rate. See inside + learn more.*
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    🏎️ High-speed history

    NASCAR Hall of Fame adds new Hendrick Motorsports exhibit
    CLTtoday NASCAR Hall of Fame Hendrick Motorsport 40 Year exhibit
    Former NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon made an apperance at the opening of the Hendrick Motorsport 40 Year exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. | Photo via NASCAR Hall of Fame
    Hendrick Motorsports is no longer just legendary — it’s hall of fame worthy.

    The Charlotte-based race team is now the focus of a new exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Hendrick Motorsports 40 Years” showcases their in-depth history, which is best known for being the winningest NASCAR Cup Series organization of all-time.

    “The NASCAR Hall of Fame represents the pinnacle of our sport,” stated Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “To now have a Hall of Fame exhibit dedicated to our 40th anniversary is incredibly humbling.”

    The exhibit — which is on display through May 2025 — highlights their iconic history. This includes 160+ never-before-seen photos, 75+ artifacts, and six original race cars. There will also be numerous video monitors and graphic panels detailing more history.

    The NASCAR Hall of Fame is located at 400 E. MLK Blvd. It’s open daily at 10 a.m.
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    Last week, we asked you to match the Gen Z terms to the appropriate definition.
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    Slime green is the new black.

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    Graphic by CLTtoday

    Ready for your grammar lesson?

    Ate — Did something well
    Period — Describes excitement
    Flop — Fell short of expectation
    So Julia — Being the “it” girl

    We hope we made it a little easier for you with our guide to have a “brat summer” + put your lingo to good use.
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