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Countless Celebrities Have Loved This Legendary North Carolina Diner For Decades

Some restaurants feed you a meal, but the Diamond Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina feeds you a story. It’s the kind of place that makes you wonder how you’ve lived in this city for so long without walking through that door. The brick exterior with its bold cursive...

Charlotte, NC · 12d

Charlotte Observer

A Charlotte burger spot is days away from closing. Here's why & what's next

Q’s Culinary Cart only has a few days left at its North Charlotte storefront, as the smashburger joint prepares to step into a new chapter. The restaurant will close Saturday, Oct. 31, ending a two-year run after its owner chose not to renew the lease at 8432 Old Statesville Road. Now, a butcher’s shop is slated to move in. “As 2027 approaches, the pre-determination that we weren’t going to re-sign our lease for an extension was clear — mainly due to forecasted projections for the business overall,” owner Kwindarius “Q” Sapp told CharlotteFive. Well-known seafood chain bids adieu to Birkdale Village, ending 14-year run “It was a solid run bringing the concept to a side of town that doesn’t have anything similar close by, but in business you have to do what makes the most sense for the business.” Known for its specialty hot dogs, smashburgers and more, Q’s started as a food truck before trading its four wheels for a brick-and-mortar storefront in 2024, CharlotteFive reported. Its diverse menu of creative street food dishes earned it a spot among the nation’s best food carts , according to Yelp. Beyond burgers, the restaurant also offered chicken wings, sandwiches and loaded

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South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 22-28)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 22 to 28:. • Easy Like Sunday, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 98 • Hilton Garden Inn Grille, 4808 Sharon Road – 93 • Levante's Pizza, 10405 Park Road – 99 • Palm Restaurant, 6705 Phillips Place...

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This North Carolina Lavender Farm Hijacks Your Afternoon With Friendly Farm Animals and Fragrant Fields

Some of the best afternoons in North Carolina start with a wrong turn down a winding country road. You expect a quick look at some purple flowers, and suddenly a baby goat is nibbling your sleeve while you sip something icy and sweet. Hours slip away, the kids refuse to...

Dallas, NC · 8d

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte-born café named among nation's best spots for coffee. Why folks love it

A well-loved Charlotte bakery and café was just named among the nation’s best spots to cozy up with a cup of coffee. Amelie’s landed the No. 8 spot on USA Today’s 10Best Independent Coffee Shops list for 2026. It was the only North Carolina café to appear in the rankings of local spots with top-notch coffee, service and cozy vibes. “Beyond serving great coffee, these locally owned cafés foster a sense of community, offering welcoming spaces where regulars are known by name and every visit feels a little more personal,” 10Best editors wrote. A local mainstay, Amelie’s is known for its smorgasbord of pastries and other sweets. Think: croissants, salted caramel brownies, macarons, cheesecakes, éclairs and more. Savory options include quiches and hand-crafted sandwiches paired with seasonal soups and salads. Its drink menu is just as diverse, “with concoctions like their popular salted caramel mocha and thick hot chocolate competing with barista-crafted espressos and cappuccinos,” 10Best editors wrote. The outlet also touted Amelie’s cushy ambience and “whimsical” interiors, replete with checkerboard flooring and pops of color throughout. Crêpes, gelato and chocolate: Trendy dessert shop debuts at The Arboretum “Our cafés are developing creative and joyful experiences through our coffee program,

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Comfort zone: Chef takes on nostalgic dishes

Memories of Sunday dinner around grandma’s kitchen table return at the first forkful of short-rib pot roast at The Goodyear House in NoDa. The recipe from chef Chris Coleman is a nod to the Sunday suppers he remembers from his childhood. His mom threw a beef chuck shoulder with carrots, potatoes and a gravy packet in a Dutch oven before the family left for church, ensuring dinner would be ready when they returned.

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10 North Carolina Gluten-Free Bakeries Serving Treats Worth Driving Miles For

A former tennis pro now spends mornings making gluten-free bagels in North Carolina. I love that plot twist. Trading a racket for a rolling pin takes serious nerve. The surprises keep coming across the state. One Italian bakery sells gluten-free almond mousse cakes and chocolate hazelnut tarts beside its classic pastries. Another shop stocks take-and-bake cinnamon buns in a freezer case, so the treat can ride home with you.

Wilmington, NC · 7d

Queen City News

Two popular restaurants recently close at Birkdale Village in Huntersville

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two restaurants have closed at Birkdale Village in Huntersville within a matter of weeks. Bonefish Grill recently closed its Birkdale Village location, ending its more than 14-year run in the Lake Norman area. A Birkdale Village spokesperson said the restaurant closed ahead of its 2027 lease expiration as part […]

Huntersville, NC · 10d

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4 Restaurant Chains Closing North Carolina Locations in 2026

Flavor Hills opened its Durham restaurant in December 2025. Then in mid-August 2026, the brand shut that restaurant and its Downtown Raleigh location, effective immediately. Here are the restaurant chains that have already closed or are closing North Carolina locations in 2026. 1. Hickory Tavern. Hickory Tavern, the Charlotte-born sports...

Raleigh, NC · 10d

WSOC Charlotte

Developer plans multi-million-dollar wellness sanctuary in south Charlotte

A multi-million-dollar botanical retreat could include perks for people in affordable housing in south Charlotte.

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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Can Skip The Grocery Store And Buy Pasture Raised Pork Straight From The Source

Oink first, grocery store later. North Carolina has farms where pigs spend their days outdoors, sometimes wandering through woods before ending up as pork sold directly from the people who raised them. That already feels more interesting than staring through plastic wrap under fluorescent lights. One farm even credits salty...

North Carolina · 12d

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Lowes Foods Plans New Store at Terrell Town Center in Catawba County

A North Carolina grocery store chain is expanding in the Charlotte region. Lowes Foods has announced it will occupy a nearly 51,000-square-foot Terrell Town Center store in Catawba County near Sherrills Ford. This deal is anchored by a 20-year lease signed Oct. 14, according to The Charlotte Observer. The development...

Catawba County, NC · 12d

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Demolition Permit of Buca di Beppo for Raising Cane’s Approved in Pineville

A representative from a popular chicken finger franchise is asking people in Pineville not to fly the coop over its plans to open an outpost in the community. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, a Raising Cane's spokesperson told The Charlotte Observer that the company's demolition permit for Pineville has been approved, even though online records show the request was withdrawn.

Pineville, NC · 9d

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North Carolina Has A Safari Park Where Giraffes Lean Right Into Your Car Window

There is a stretch of road near Mooresville where zebras, llamas, and long-horned cattle treat your car like a rolling snack bar. Roll down the window, hold out a bucket of feed, and the locals start lining up. Some of them have horns, some have very long necks, and almost...

North Carolina · 12d

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This Pineville Restaurant Turns A North Carolina Night Out Into A Full Bavarian Feast

Some dinner plans need a passport, and some only need a quick drive down Lancaster Highway. Just south of Charlotte, in the town of Pineville, one family has spent years serving the kind of German meal that people usually cross an ocean to find. The menu is long, the portions...

Pineville, NC · 9d

Axios Charlotte

Live music: The 10 biggest concerts in Charlotte this November

Charlotte live music fans, here's a list of 10 of the biggest concerts coming to the city in November. Nov. 1: Young Miko Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko brings her blend of Latin trap, reggaeton and hip-hop to Charlotte after a rapid rise to international fame. Location: Spectrum Center Start time: 8pm Tickets : $43+ Nov. 3: Rod Wave Known for blending emotional storytelling with hip-hop and R&B, Rod Wave is coming back to Charlotte with fan favorites like "Heart on Ice" and "Tombstone." Location: Spectrum Center Start time: 8pm Tickets: $94+ Nov. 7: Yebba Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Yebba brings her powerhouse vocals and soulful blend of R&B, jazz and pop to Charlotte. Location: The Fillmore Start time: 8pm Tickets : $64+ Nov. 7: Little Big Town Country quartet Little Big Town is known for their signature four-part harmonies and hits like "Girl Crush," "Pontoon" and "Boondocks." Location: Ovens Auditorium Start time: 7:30pm Tickets: $16+ Nov. 11: Sleeping With Sirens Get ready for early 2010s emo Nostalgia and a high-energy show from post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens. Location: The Fillmore Start time: 7pm Tickets: $137+ Nov. 13 & 14: Jack White The former White Stripes frontman will deliver his unmistakable guitar

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Late-Night Sundae Shop Scoop N Scootery Set to Land Across From UNC Charlotte

Scoop N Scootery plans to open at 9605 N. Tryon St. in University City in February 2027, bringing its oversized sundaes and late-night service to a site across from UNC Charlotte. Franchise owner Patrick Knorring is behind the project, which would add a University City location to the brand’s existing Charlotte shop on Thrift Road.

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Queen City News

Cabarrus County Powerball ticket treats someone to $2 million on Halloween

The winner bought their $3 Power Play ticket from Sam's Mart on N.C. 49 in Harrisburg.

Cabarrus County, NC · 6d

Charlotte Observer

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We went inside Wegmans cheese caves to trace its journey to the Charlotte store

When Wegmans made its Charlotte debut in October, shoppers found a food-hall-style market, Cookieland and aisles with popular western New York foods and national brands. But an undeniable star of the show lies behind the glass in the cheese department. The grand opening of the Ballantyne store at 11550 N. Community House Road set a weekday opening record with more than 25,000 customers, according to Wegmans. The hype continues following a first week of record sales after its long-awaited arrival. Wegmans is already planning a second location in the area in Cornelius . While the in-store bakery dominated opening sales , the company’s specialty cheese program with soft-ripened and washed-rind cheeses come from Wegmans’ own cheese-aging operation. Behind those perfectly soft bries and tangy Gouda wedges lies a decade-long obsession with getting every single block to its absolute “peak of perfection.” The secret to creating world and U.S. championship winning cheeses? A 12,300-square-foot facility in Rochester, New York, outfitted with seven custom-built cheese caves — the only operation of its kind that opened over a decade ago run by a U.S. grocery retailer. It’s one way the grocer looks to set itself apart. And in the Charlotte region, the $10.8

Rochester, NY · 5d

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Chef Assembly Picks Charlotte For First-Ever Southern Event

Bank of America Corporate Center — Site of First Southern Chef Assembly. Charlotte is about to get its first taste of Chef Assembly, the national hospitality gathering known for pulling chefs, restaurateurs and food-media heavyweights into one room. The event's organizers are bringing their first-ever Southern edition to the Queen City, a sign that Charlotte's culinary scene has reached a level of national attention that didn't exist a decade ago.