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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.
December 08, 2025 06:00 AM
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Try this: Spring blooms at Biltmore
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Tourism and Hospitality
The Carolina Cup gallops toward its 90th year
The horses and pageantry of the annual Carolina Cup return to Camden, SC on Saturday, March 29.
March 25, 2025
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Food
Mixologist Colleen Hughes spills on James Beard nomination
The Charlotte mixologist and James Beard semifinalist spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about her passion and the Queen City’s cocktail scene.
March 20, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Meet The Seagate: your dream beach getaway
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Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant, Restaurant Constance.
Restaurants
Chef Sam Diminich dishes on James Beard nomination
The Charlotte chef and James Beard Award semifinalist spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about recognition, his passion for food, and the Queen City’s food culture.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Festivals
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in royal fashion
There’s a wide range of events across the Queen City to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Airports and Transportation
Meet the “Fab Four” collections team at Sullenberger Aviation Museum
This all-female team at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum work to collect and preserve pieces of aviation history — while making history of their own.
March 12, 2025
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Events
The Bowl to host reoccurring outdoor market
The new monthly outdoor market curated by Shop Local QC will be held at The Bowl at Ballantyne every first Saturday through November.
March 10, 2025
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Basketball
The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament about to tip off in Charlotte
The ACC Men’s Basketball tournament returns to Spectrum Center in Uptown from March 11-15.
March 7, 2025
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Visit Charlotte’s 50+ newest and coming soon businesses
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October 13, 2025
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The Charlotte Crown will play its inaugural season starting in May 2026 at the BoPlex in East Charlotte.
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Business
Truist Championship announces community events and partnerships ahead of 2026 event
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October 8, 2025
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Events
Pumpkin patches, mazes, and haunts around Charlotte
Make the most of the fall season and cooler weather with this list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and Halloween-themed haunts happening this fall.
October 7, 2025
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