From outdoor seating to a special menu for the pups, Angry Ale’s offers something for every customer. | Photo via Angry Ale’s
The temperatures are slowly cooling down, which means your double-coated pups will have a great time sitting with you at a local brewery, at night markets, or just dining out.
And if we missed your favorite dog-friendly spot, let us know.
Restaurants
Angry Ale’s | This Montford staple offers an expansive outdoor patio and special dog menu, featuring a pup-burger, bacon, and whipped cream “lattes.”
The Goodyear House | Savor Southern-inspired dishes on the expansive patio while your pet lounges.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s biergartens have more than enough space for dogs (and their owners) to grab a pint.
Photo via Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Breweries and cocktail bars
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery | Charlotte’s oldest independent brewery has an expansive outdoor biergarten at both its LoSo and Ballantyne locations, perfect for a dog’s night out.
Vaulted Oak Brewing | Sit inside or on the patio while sipping a cold brew at this full-transformed former bank. Bonus: Fit with Fido hosts classes twice a month.
Meat lovers, rejoice. | Photo provided by The Chop Shop
If you’re looking for local, natural, and carefully sourced meats, The Chop Shop Butchery in Myers Park is worth a visit.
This family-owned spot from Asheville, NC, specializes in top-quality, pasture-raised beef and pork from Western North Carolina (think: no antibiotics, growth hormones, or artificial ingredients). For nine years, locals have voted them the best butcher shop — and now Charlotte can see what all the buzz is about.
The highly anticipated PopUp Bagels will start serving its iconic bagels and schmears at The Bowl at Ballantyne beginning Friday, October 17. The South Charlotte location marks the chain’s first in North Carolina. Another is planned for the Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood — an opening date is TBA. (The Charlotte Observer)
Eat
Nuvole Rooftop Twenty Two launched a new fall menu, including bone-in porkchops, salmon sliders, and more.Plus: On Thursdays, they’re offering “Girl Dinner,” which is a Caesar salad, fries, and an espresso martini for $25.
Announced
All Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library branches will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 for a staff development event. Don’t fret — the libraries will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Concert
Attention, One Direction fans. Louis Tomlinson will bring his “How Did We Get Here” tour to the Spectrum Center on July 5, 2026. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.
Community
The annual Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church BBQ is done. The event, held every October since 1929, welcomed thousands of people to church grounds for barbecue, Brunswick stew, and meet-and-greets with local politicians. (WCNC)
Biz
TD Bank signed a 10-year lease for more than 91,000 sqft of office space in the Harris Building in Ballantyne, tripling its office space. The expansion makes room for more than 500 employees and boasts amenities like a grab-and-go café, wellness rooms, and a hospitality suite. The bank is expected to relocate by July 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Sports
Is head coach Dave Canales calling the right plays on the field? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
If you’re dining around Uptown, you may spot “Top Chef” talent like host Kristen Kish and judge Gail Simmons. The pair visited Coquette, the French-inspired restaurant, earlier this week. You’ll remember, the show’s upcoming season is taking place in Charlotte and Greenville, SC (hey, GVLtoday).
Have you spotted any filming in town? Let me know.
Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my:
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
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I recently met up with a friend over coffee at Platform Coffee + Kitchen, and it was such a great spot to cowork. I can’t wait to go back and try their lunch options — they’ve got burgers and salads that sound tasty.
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