The Good Wurst specializes in scratch-made sausages and smoked meats + serves hot dogs and other items from to-go windows at the locations in South End and Plaza Midwood. | Photo via The Good Wurst Company
The Fourth of July makes me want a hot dog real bad. From neighborhood grill-outs to baseball game brats, summer is hot dog season.
We asked for your favorites and rounded up local spots to grab a dog. We’ll be frank, we know Charlotte has other hot dog spots. If you’re favorite didn’t make our list, let us know.
Clark’s Snack Bar | Open daily | 3001 Central Ave. | Offering favorites similar to those of its predecessor, The Good Wurst, savor scratch-made sausages, smoked meats, and Montreal-style bagels.
We’re still remembering the delicious Char Heel from JJ’s Red Hots.
Photo by CLTtoday
Crave | Open daily | Multiple locations | Expect an extensive menu featuring a loaded potato or Memphis dogs at the restaurants in Charlotte and Concord + a self-pour beer wall.
Pinky’s Westside Grill | Open daily | Multiple locations | Channel your inner warrior with a Viking Corn Dog or keep it simple with a pimento-topped hot dog.
Angry Ale’s All American Weekend Celebration | Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6 | Times vary | Angry Ale’s | Free | Spend the weekend with friends and a backyard-style cookout + drinks and games.
Liberty & Libations | 8 p.m. | Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the holiday with views of the Charlotte skyline + food and drink specials.
Saturday, July 5
Saturday Yoga with Sycamore | 10-11 a.m. | Sycamore Brewing & Taproom | Free | Bring a mat to stretch into the weekend before enjoying brunch along the Rail Trail.
Eagle Extravaganza | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carolina Raptor Center | $0+ | Bring the family for breakfast with the raptors before marveling at the nonprofit’s birds.
Book Signing with Josie Riviera | 12-3 p.m. | That’s Novel Books | Cost of purchase | Meet the Charlotte author as she discusses her newest book surrounding a mysterious letter at the heart of a love story.
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC | 7 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $15+ | Fill the fortress to cheer on The Crown in this showdown on the pitch.
Sunday, July 6
Gastonia Ghost Peppers vs. High Point Rockers | 4 p.m. | CaroMont Health Park, Gastonia | $12+ | The weekend is incomplete without watching the Ghost Peppers bring the heat on home plate.
Wine About Poetry ft. Nicki Ladon | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Auto Pour | $16 | Learn about the history of wine and its connection to poetry before artists take the stage.
Monday, July 7
Burgers and Drafts at Sycamore | 5-11 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing & Taproom | Cost of purchase | Start the week with friends, burgers, and craft brews.
Monday Markets at The Merc | The Mercantile HQ, Rock Hill, SC | Cost of purchase | Shop local by supporting local vendors and artists at this weekly market.
Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to Red, White & BOOM or any of these local celebrations.
Pets
Fireworks and celebrations can be fun for people, but scary for pets. The Humane Society of Charlotte has tips for keeping your animals safe during the celebrations today.
Transit
Speaking of the holiday... AAA is reactivating its Tow to Go program for Independence Day weekend in Charlotte to combat impaired driving. The free, confidential service will get drivers and their cars home safely, regardless of membership status. AAA encourages advanced transportation plans, but offers the service as a “last resort.” (The Pulse)
Coming Soon
Coffee and charcuterie — say less. The Board Babe, an eatery offering coffee, custom charcuterie, and catering, will open in Optimist Park in August. Expect to order grab-and-go items like sandwiches, salads, and outdoor seating. (The Charlotte Observer)
Eat
Bojangles recently launched a new breakfast burrito. The limited-time “Bo-rito” features country-style sausage, eggs, Bo-rounds, cheese, and gravy. Have you tried this yet?Let us know your review.
Development
Renovations are planned for the office tower at 525 N. Tryon St. in Uptown. Highland Ventures purchased the building in May and is planning upgrades that could cost more than $15 million, including a new rooftop terrace, updated suites, and conference rooms. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Environment
Mecklenburg County launched a new community-based campaign aimed at making solar energy and battery power more affordable and accessible. Enrollment is free until Oct. 31.
Kids
Need something to do this summer? Museum of Illusions released a budget-friendly family ticket package for the summer. The discounted offer covers two adult and two children’s tickets + a $20 merchandise voucher to be used Monday-Thursday in the museum gift shop.
Registration is open for NoDA’s “NoDaWeen Freaky 5K” — a Halloween-themed run through the heart of NoDa. Runners with the best costumes will be able to win prizes + proceeds from the Freaky 5K benefit NoDa NBA community projects.
Sports
Derrick Brown is back on the field after an injury. How will this change the defensive line? Go beyond the playbook for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Post of the Day
Would you swipe right on South End? According to the comments on this recent post by Connecting Charlotte, fans love this buzzing neighborhood for spending time with friends and its collection of local businesses.
Coco & Eve’s award-winning hair mask. It’s formulated with clean ingredients like coconut, fig, and shea butter to provide instant frizz reduction and maximum shine.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Whether you’re heading out to watch fireworks across the Queen City or staying home and grilling with family, I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July and a safe weekend! I’ll be celebrating in Las Vegas with Kelly Clarkson — I’ll share photos next week.
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