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Sports

Super Bowl watch parties in Charlotte

It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year. We’re helping you plan it out.

January 30, 2026

Patrick Sidwell

Food

Mooresville-based Casa Azteca to open restaurant in Uptown

The modern Mexican-inspired restaurant promises to deliver fresh flavors to Center City when it opens in early 2026.

January 29, 2026

Maria Adnado

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Development

Levine Museum of the New South to open in South End

The longstanding museum closed its temporary Uptown location in 2025 and will soon open a new two-building destination in South End.

January 28, 2026

Maria Adnado

A Golden Lion of Lunar New Year folklore appears in front of the camera.

Events

Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte

While the Lunar New Year is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, there are plenty of ways to celebrate early in Charlotte.

January 28, 2026

Maria Adnado

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Food

New wine bar aims to be Dilworth’s new hangout

Customshop’s Andres Kaifer and Alex Briges are putting the final touches on Emmy Lou’s, which will open on Friday, Dec. 19.

December 11, 2025

Maria Adnado

A group of people posing for a selfie on a soccer field.

Sports

Charlotte-based app connects people through sports

VRV Athletics helps users create lasting friendships over their shared love of activities.

December 9, 2025

Maria Adnado

Small Business

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

Sarah Leonhardt

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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

Maria Adnado

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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

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

Maria Adnado

Two USMNT players embrace each other at Bank of America Stadium with a full crowd behind them cheering.

Events

Charlotte lands a USMNT match ahead of the 2026 World Cup

USMNT will return to Charlotte this spring for a pre-World Cup friendly at Bank of America Stadium.

December 3, 2025

Cat George