Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Queen City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Charlotte — plus, what’s coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
June openings
The People’s Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. | American
Sit inside or on the patio while ordering favorites like coffees, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas, plus wine and beer.
Painted Rooster, 1601 Central Ave. | American
Sample buckets of chicken, salads, and drinks. The restaurant claims to have the best ranch in Charlotte... we’ll let you be the judge.
Prepare to order plain, salt, poppy, or sesame with crave-worthy schmear.
Photo by Jen Goldberg
Coming soon
McHale’s Irish Pub, 3112 N. Davidson St. | Pub | Projected opening: July 2025
Lovers of this returning pub can expect eight beers on tap, Irish whiskeys, and a mix of American and Irish cuisine like shepherd’s pie and fish and chips.
PopUp Bagels, 14020 Stream Way, Ste. 113 | Bagels | Projected opening: Summer 2025
The viral, top-ranked New York-style bagel restaurant plans to serve its “Grip, Rip and Dip bagels,” and signature cream cheeses.
International Food Truck Festival | 4-11:30 p.m. | 209 South Chestnut St., Gastonia | Cost of purchase | Bring your appetite to this gathering of food trucks showcasing a selection of cuisines.
“Virgin” Album Release: Lorde-Themed Party | 6-11 p.m. | The Music Yard at SouthBound | Free | The renowned New Zealand artist released her first album in four years — celebrate with other fans + food and drinks.
Saturday, June 28
Forest Bathing | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont | $65+ | Spend the morning walking and reconnecting with nature.
Pride Walk Charlotte | 3-5 p.m. | Romare Bearden Park | $40+ | Walk around the park, mingle, and win prizes to commemorate Pride Month.
World Cup Tailgate with Topbin90 | 4 p.m. | Blinders | Cost of purchase | If you’re not attending the FIFA Club World Cup game at BofA Stadium, consider watching the match on the largest screen on the East Coast.
“The Sound Of Music” Sing-Along | 7-10:20 p.m. | Carolina Theatre | $16+ | After a historic run at the Theatre, the classic film returns for a memorable one-night-only sing-along.
Sunday, June 29
The Restful Reset Wellness Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Music Yard at SouthBound | $23+ | Start the day with yoga before dancing into wellness activities and panel discussions.
Summer Pops: Celebrate America | 8:15 p.m. | Symphony Park at Southpark | $0+ | Bring the family to a star-spangled night of patriotic favorites and a thrilling fireworks finale.
Monday, June 30
FC Internazionale Milano v. Fluminense FC | 3 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $74+ | The FIFA Club World Cup continues at BofA Stadium as Inter Milan and Fluminense look to advance on the pitch.
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Time to plan that staycation — Uptown’s Moxy Hotel opens today at 3 p.m. The new hotel offers sweeping skyline views, plenty of murals by local artists, and a full-service kitchen and bar. Check out our peek inside.
Announced
Speaking of new restaurants... the highly-anticipated restaurant Spaghett is opening in Uptown on Friday, July 11. The craft pasta and cocktail restaurant will be in the historic Morrison House in Fourth Ward + is accepting reservations.
Plan Ahead
Bossy Beulah’s is opening its new Concord location on Tuesday, July 1, at 11 a.m. The first 100 people in line at the chicken shack at 3070 Derita Rd. will receive prizes, plus five people will win free Bossy’s for a year. Sounds like a tasty deal.
Drink
South End’s newest cocktail bar Folia will now be open all day, seven days a week. Starting today at 8 a.m., guests at this Miami-inspired spot can sip on coffee and savor breakfast pastries before enjoying craft cocktails and small plates after 4 p.m. Looking for a third place?
Transit
A bill proposing a one-cent sales tax for transit projects heads to the NC House, then the governor. If approved by voters in November, 40% of the funds would go to municipalities and 60% would help form a regional transit authority + support the Red Line. (WCNC)
Biz
Construction is on pause on the Silfab Solar facility in York County due to a workplace violation. While Silfab has passed safety guidelines, some residents remain concerned about air pollution and potential contaminants. A resolution is in the works between Silfab and the county. (WCNC)
Development
The Hornets set up a preview center for fans to get a sneak peek of their $250 million renovation. The preview center at Fifth Third Center highlights the changes coming to the arena’s concourse. The upgrades are expected to be completed this fall. (WSOC)
Civic
Mike Bryant, the new Mecklenburg County Manager, will be sworn in during a ceremony on Monday, June 30. He was hired to succeed retiring County Manager Dena Diorio. The ceremony can be watched live, starting at 11 a.m. on MeckTV or Youtube.
The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation is donating $10 million in grants to ten food banks across North and South Carolina — the largest single commitment in the foundation’s history. The Teppers have also increased the annual grants for partner food banks for 2026. (WCNC)
Sports
Mark Williams was traded again — this time to Phoenix for the 29th NBA Draft pick, Liam McNeeley. How will this shape the team? Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Culture
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Savor flavor and storytelling behind the dishes when you visit L’Ostrica in Montford. | Photo via L’Ostrica
If you’re into popular shows, chances are you’ve seen “The Bear,” which recently debuted its fourth season. For those who don’t know, “The Bear” follows Chef Carmen, who takes over his brother’s Chicago dive restaurant and then decides to make it a Michelin star-winning spot.
We got to thinking… if chefs from the hit Hulu show lived in Charlotte, where would they work? Here’s what we came up with.
Chef Carmen (aka Carmy) | Counter-
Carmy’s fine-dining experience and ability to push the envelope immediately made us think of Counter-. He and Chef Sam Hart could collab on some fabulous dishes.
Chef Bettina (aka Tina) | Supperland
Chef Tina starts off begrudging change, but eventually she realizes she loves to cook and wants to learn. We think she would enjoy working at Supperland — plus, owners Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown have a passion for empowering their staff for a full career in the culinary industry.
Did we get it right, or are we totally off? Let us know.
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South Mountains State Park in Burke County offers prominent hiking trails 60 miles outside Charlotte. | Photo by CLTtoday
Looks like we have lots of nature enthusiasts ready to hit the trails. When asked about a favorite hike, it was a tie — 25% of people said Crowders or Pisgah were the top choice, followed by the Whitewater Center, and South Mountains State Park.
I’ll admit, I’m not a huge hiker... however, one of my favorite memories is taking two of our dogs up to DuPont State Recreational Forest and having a picnic by Lake Julia. It was a Top-10 Saturday in my book.
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