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Restaurant Roundup
New bites all around
Consider ordering a pisco sour and loin bonbons at Panko. | Photo by AV Olivieri Photography/Creativa Soul Lab via NiceDay
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.
November openings (so far)
Panko, 730 E. 36th St. | Peruvian Nikkei
Savor fresh ceviche, grilled octopus, sushi, Brazilian churrasco, and Argentinian steaks — we’re excited to try the Barranquino tenderloin.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, Baxter Village, Fort Mill | American
Diners can expect menu favorites like burgers, tacos, and pizza.
October openings
Yugenn, 255 W. Bland St., Ste. 200 | Contemporary Japanese
Order elevated items like nigiri, rolls, miso carbonara, sake, and cocktails. Plus, the restaurant is open late and has live music.
PopUp Bagels, The Bowl at Ballantyne | Bagels
The viral, top-ranked New York-style bagel restaurant serves freshly baked “Grip, Rip and Dip bagels,” and signature cream cheeses.
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is bringing holiday classics + pop hits to the live stage this season. | Photos provided by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is celebrating with festive, family-friendly performances, including:
Did you see the Northern Lights in Charlotte this week? We totally missed it. Stoke our FOMO and send us your pics for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. (WCNC)
Civic
Charlotte City Council is kicking off interviews for the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority. Council members will choose seven people to help build the 27-person board that will oversee transportation projects in the county. Watch the interviews live. (WCNC)
Biz
Scout Motors, a Volkswagen subsidiary, announced yesterday it’s putting its headquarters in Plaza Midwood’s Commonwealth, creating 1,200 jobs with an average salary of $172,000. Scout will establish its presence gradually, with plans for initial staffing and office development beginning next year. (WCNC)
Announced
Marina’s Tapas will close its stall at Optimist Hall. Owner Andres Kaifer promises “something hot and tasty” will take over its spot in the near future. The last day to savor pan con tomate, albondigas, and patatas bravas will be this Saturday, Nov. 15.
Coming Soon
QUAY Eyewear will open tomorrow, Nov. 14, inside SouthPark Mall. Expect to find trendy sunglasses ranging from $40 to $125. The store marks the Australian-born boutique’s first in North Carolina. (The Charlotte Observer)
Biz
Veteran restaurateur Paul Manley will replace Uptown’s Bar One with a new concept. His High Tide Hospitality is behind Sea Level and The Waterman. When details emerge, we’ll keep you updated. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Sports
Is LaMelo Ball’s ankle injury reaching a boiling point with the team? Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
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Health
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Health
Less pain, more confidence
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Don’t wait for symptoms to disrupt your life — modern solutions are here to help you feel like yourself again. | Photo via Getty Images
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I had a blast last night at the Southern Christmas Show‘s preview night. I couldn’t decide which I wanted more: a custom marshmallow ornament or a freestanding light box. Keep an eye on our Instagram for a full preview of the show, which runs through Sunday, Nov. 23.
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