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Winners announced for CLTtoday’s Best 2025

Our readers have spoken — here are the best local spots our city has to offer, from the best coffee shop to the best apartment complex to the best dentist.

December 9, 2025

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Sarah Leonhardt

A little bowl with four dumpling-style items in the center, topped with micro greens.

Food

Uchi and sister-concept Uchibā to open in early 2026

As the Japanese-inspired restaurants prepare to debut in Plaza Midwood, the restaurants’ chef opens up about inspiration, ingredients, and the move to the Queen City.

December 8, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A hand holding a brown pate with two tacos, with a large topped quesadilla in the background, and a cup of mini churros topped with chocolate sauce.

Food

New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte

Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.

December 8, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1: Colorful light displays reflect on a calm lake at night, featuring a ship, lighthouse, and fountain. Photo 2: A couple enjoying a display of nutcracker figures in a warmly lit room. They smile as they examine the collection.
Photo 3: A person in vintage attire admires a decorated Christmas tree indoors, softly lit by string lights. Photo 4: A smiling family of four enjoys a festive moment. Two children sit in a red sleigh adorned with greenery, flanked by adults. They stand outside a rustic stone building. Photo 5: A couple bundled in winter clothing twirls, holding hands outside a stone building.

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Culture

CLTtoday wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top stories

This year brought development updates, restaurant news, and the final upgrades of the Spectrum Center, and CLTtoday was there to cover it all. We’re looking back at 2025’s top stories with our CLTtoday wrapped.

December 4, 2025

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Maria Adnado

People standing outside vendor tents in evening time.

Small Business

Holiday-themed markets to visit this winter season

Whether you’re looking for a Queen City-themed souvenir or a unique hand-crafted item, you’re sure to find something at any of these vendor markets in Charlotte.

December 4, 2025

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Maria Adnado