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Matthews-Mint Hill Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these food establishments from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:. • Konark Meat Market, 11328 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5. • McAlister's Deli, 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Poke Honolulu, 10416 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5. • Rack'em Pub &...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 6d

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These 10 North Carolina Chili Spots Are Perfect For Warming Up After A Fall Outing

One North Carolina hot dog counter will not put ketchup on your order. No cheese, no relish, and no fries either. The chili, though, comes from a family recipe that’s about a century old. Now, that’s what I call a stubborn confidence. Another stand on this list has sold...

North Carolina · 4d
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FARE Opens in Charlotte, Bringing Seasonal, Clean Eating Beyond Chicago

For eight years, FARE has been making the same bold argument on Chicago blocks: fast food can actually be real food. Now that argument is traveling. On Friday, November 6, 2026, the female-founded, better-for-you fast-casual brand opens FARE Queensbridge Collective — its first location outside its home market and the first real test of whether a clean-label concept built in the Midwest can resonate in a new metro.

Charlotte, NC · 5d
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More than 50 Charlotte restaurants have closed in 2026. These are the latest

Charlotte’s restaurant scene keeps growing , but 2026 also has brought a long list of goodbyes. From beloved neighborhood spots to chain locations, here are the most recent closings and the stories behind them. 🍽️ READ THE FULL STORY: Lost but not forgotten: Charlotte-area restaurants, bars closed in 2026 🍖 Kannapolis loses a BBQ spot: Towel City Tavern, the beer, bourbon and barbecue joint, closed in late September after two years. No reason was shared. 🥡 A quick run at Latta Arcade: Meal-prep service Dank Bowl opened June 2 inside Knowledge Perk Coffee uptown and closed in early October , ending a short stint serving health-focused chef-made bowls. 🍳 Fall chain exit: Bob Evans closed its only Charlotte location on Statesville Road near Northlake Mall this fall , following the earlier closure of its Rock Hill restaurant. 🍷 Wine bar shuttered: Foxcroft Food & Wine Bar wrapped up its Birkdale Village location on Oct. 10 after two years, but other locations remain. 🍺 South End says goodbye to Hoppin’: The self-pour taproom on Winnifred Street began winding down operations in October, months after its Rock Hill location closed May 30 following three years in business. 🎃 Late October farewells: Q’s

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these food establishments from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:. • La Sa Son by Winter, 4200 South Blvd. – 92.5. • 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen / Bar One Lounge, 6815 Phillips Place Court – 88.5. • Cook Out, 10645 Park Road –...

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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York County Restaurant Inspections Turn Up One C And Seven B Grades In October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 291 restaurant and food service inspections in York County in October. Seven of those inspections resulted in a B grade and one resulted in a C. The remaining 283 inspections earned an A. The month’s only C went to Subway #29005 on East Liberty Street in York, which...

York County, SC · 5d

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The Enormous Flea Market In North Carolina Where $40 Fills Your Whole Car

Somewhere between Gastonia and the South Carolina border, tucked into the honest, hardworking community of Bessemer City, North Carolina, there’s a flea market that will make you question every financial decision you’ve ever made at a regular retail store. The 161 Flea Market is where forty dollars stops...

Bessemer City, NC · 12d

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North Carolinians, Virginians and South Carolinians Who Shop at Food Lion Can Earn a $20 Coupon Before Thanksgiving

Your Food Lion receipt probably ends up wadded in a pocket before you reach your car. But this fall, the line printed at the bottom is worth reading. It shows how your in-store trips are adding up, and it’s easy to miss while you’re juggling grocery bags. Here’s...

South Carolina · 7d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Restaurants Where Hearty Meals Don’t Cost A Fortune

A diner in one small mountain-state town still builds its lunch fame around a pork chop sandwich. Not a steak. Not a fancy burger. A pork chop, tucked between bread, and people plan whole trips around it. That detail made me curious about the rest of North Carolina. I wanted...

North Carolina · 7d

Charlotte Observer

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Southern Living called this stretch of Charlotte road underrated for a food crawl

Southern Living has called South Boulevard “the South’s most underrated food crawl” for its diverse collection of eateries. Here are the restaurants the magazine lauds along the stretch: Coffee and pastries La Greka Coffee Shop Named for an Italian-style moka coffee pot, La Greka is nestled inside a Compare Foods. Panaderia offerings and tacos are available at the counter, along with caffeinated classics. Southern Living recommends the Carribbean Latte, topped with coconut flakes. Vicente Bistro The viennoiserie offers a variety of classic pastries, such as pan au chocolat and ham and cheese croissants, but co-owner Sam Chappelle recommended the coffee rolls — orange-espresso spirals in the style of a cinnamon roll — to Southern Living. The magazine also recommended Sumaq Coffee and Folia , which becomes a cocktail bar in the evenings. Mexican Maria’s Mexican Restaurant Maria’s is woman-owned and colorfully painted with bright, Latin American murals. A recent CharlotteFive article commends it for quality, cheap eats. Southern Living’s article recommends the ramen and tacos, but Maria’s is also well known for birria quesadillas. The magazine also recommended Tacos El Nevado , Compa Tacos , La Lima Sangucheria for bowls and sandwiches, Raíces for Oaxacan and cocktails and The Story

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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From Murphy To Manteo, These 9 North Carolina Hot Dog Stands Have Fed Families For Decades

North Carolina takes its hot dogs seriously, and the proof is in the old counters, screen doors, and family recipes still going strong across the state. Some of these stands opened before World War II, and others have quietly fed the same towns for generations. From Little Washington near the...

North Carolina · 7d

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Beloved Hudson Valley Pizza Business Moves To The Carolinas

A popular pizza business confirmed the business is leaving the Hudson Valley.

North Carolina · 5d

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Fast-Rising Burger Chain Plans to Flip Former Arby’s Location in Mint Hill

A Midwestern burger chain is eyeing Mint Hill for its next restaurant location. According to a Charlotte Observer report, Culver's, the Wisconsin-based ButterBurger chain, is targeting Mint Hill in a move that would repurpose a former Arby's building with a drive-thru. Culver's is eyeing the Mint Hill site at 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, in a service site plan filed with the city.

Mint Hill, NC · 6d

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EggBred Expands to East Charlotte: New Location Promises Fresh Breakfast Delights by 2027

Diners looking for a fast-casual breakfast/brunch spot will soon be able to eat at EggBred, located at Eastway Crossing in East Charlotte. According to the Charlotte Observer, the opening of EggBred is planned for sometime in 2027. The EggBred chain is known for freshly cracked breakfast items and homemade sauces, along with waffles, loaded breakfast burritos, and breakfast sandwiches.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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Brü opens first permanent location in Uptown

Husband and wife, Kareem and Engel Warren, have taken Brü from the cart to the counter. The couple opened the coffee business’s first permanent location Nov. 3 at 320 S. Tryon St. in Uptown, a little more than a year after Brü soft-launched at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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Peninsula Social District Hosting First Event

By Dave Vieser — The Peninsula Village Social District will host its first special event Saturday, Nov. 7, when it hosts “Mimosas and Motors” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot between Peninsula Prime and H2 restaurants and feature a display of automobiles from AutoBarn Classic Cars of Charlotte.

Cornelius, NC · 6d

Charlotte Observer

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Revolving sushi concept plots new restaurant in South Charlotte. What to know

Another all-you-can-eat sushi concept has its sights set on Charlotte. Uzumaki Revolving Sushi plans to build a 2,918-square-foot restaurant at the Arboretum Park mixed-use development, just off Providence Road in South Charlotte. Charlotte Business Journal first reported the upcoming project , citing Mecklenburg County records. Construction is slated to start next month with a targeted April opening, Derrick Wiser, a senior project manager with Rycon Construction, Inc., told the outlet. Rycon is named as the general contractor on the $1.22 million build out, records show. CharlotteFive reached out to Uzumaki Revolving Sushi for more information Tuesday, Nov. 3, but didn’t immediately hear back. The Chicago-based sushi concept offers a diverse menu of traditional Japanese fare, from seared branzino nigiri and squid sashimi to spicy California rolls and shrimp tempura udon, according to an online menu. Vegan options include edamame and seaweed salad. This ramen restaurant ranks No. 1 in NC. Here’s why fans can’t get enough “Choose the plate that catches your eye, order a warm favorite, and let our bullet train deliver the next surprise,” the restaurant’s website says. “One table. Endless possibilities.” Customers can pick from three all-you-can-eat tiers, each offering a different selection of items. Dishes can

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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These 10 Charlotte, North Carolina Breakfast Spots Stand Out For Their Food And Morning Favorites

A breakfast counter in Uptown Charlotte never locks up for the night. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a room styled like an old railroad car. Yes, you can order shrimp and grits at 3 a.m. Across town, a Greek family diner has been flipping eggs since...

Charlotte, NC · 8d

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Fast-Rising Burger Chain Plans to Flip Former Arby’s Location in Mint Hill

A Midwestern burger chain is eyeing Mint Hill for its next restaurant location. According to a Charlotte Observer report, Culver's, the Wisconsin-based ButterBurger chain, is targeting Mint Hill in a move that would repurpose a former Arby's building with a drive-thru. Culver's is eyeing the Mint Hill site at 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, in a service site plan filed with the city.

Mint Hill, NC · 6d

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The merriest Christmas pop-up bar is coming to Charlotte this December—and you can join the waitlist now

Ever dreamed of stepping directly into the picturesque Christmas scenes from your favorite holiday films? This December, Foo Bar is getting a complete seasonal takeover to turn those holiday wishes into reality. The Jingle Bar is officially landing in Charlotte for a limited run from December 3rd through December 23rd....

Charlotte, NC · 6d