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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.
April 28, 2026 03:34 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Dinosaurs will stomp into Discovery Place Science
“Ultimate Dinosaurs” combines the Mesozoic Era with cutting-edge technology.
May 29, 2024
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Business
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery debuts Ballantyne location
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten’s second location opens at The Bowl in Ballantyne Saturday, June 1.
May 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Charlotte, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Southern cuisine meets local strawberries
The Asbury, located inside The Dunhill Hotel, is combining seasonal strawberries with savory favorites through the end of May.
May 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Strips of bacon hang over a presentation mantle on a table in a restaurant.
Food
Steak 48 debuts features sizzling new additions
Steak 48’s new menu items include elevated caviar service and hanging bacon.
May 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
Spectrum Center closes for “Reimagine” renovations
The Uptown arena will close for two NBA off-seasons to create elevated visitor experiences.
May 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
The Cheerwine Festival returns to Salisbury
The festival in downtown Salisbury promises to serve a sweet taste of Southern hospitality.
May 16, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Tourism and Hospitality
Carrigan Farms returns with a summer splash
Carrigan Farms resumes open swim for summer 2024.
May 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Real Estate
Big plans for The Bowl at Ballantyne
The upcoming Ballantyne hub aims to become a cultural magnet in the Charlotte community.
May 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A copperhead snake slithers over a branch in a herpaquarium.
Tourism and Hospitality
New snake exhibit coming to Gastonia museum
“Snakes of the Carolinas” set to debut at The Schiele Museum.
May 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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