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This Homey Restaurant In North Carolina Has Gyros So Good, They’re Worth A Road Trip
There comes a moment in every food lover’s life when a single bite changes everything – when flavors collide so perfectly that you find yourself planning return trips before you’ve even finished chewing. That’s the Mykonos Grill experience in Concord, North Carolina, where Mediterranean authenticity transforms an...
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People From All Across North Carolina Are Making Repeat Trips To This Humble Restaurant For Pork Tenderloin That’s Worth The Drive
There’s something beautifully irrational about driving two hours for dinner. Yet every weekend, cars with license plates from Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and beyond line the streets near a mint-green brick building in Greensboro. Machete has become North Carolina’s culinary pilgrimage site, drawing devoted food enthusiasts willing to burn gas...
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Chicken Salad Chick Opening Sixth Charlotte Metro Restaurant in Cornelius
Chicken Salad Chick announced the opening of its 21st North Carolina restaurant. The sixth location in the Charlotte metro area sits at 8301 Magnolia Estates Drive in Magnolia Plaza. A grand opening on Tuesday, March 10 will reward the first 100 guests in line with free chicken salad for a year.
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Talk, Truth, Tea: MJ: The Musical moonwalks into the Queen City
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– The King of Pop is moonwalking into the Queen City. The hit Broadway production MJ The Musical has arrived in Charlotte, bringing the music, the moves, and the magic of Michael Jackson to the stage. The show takes audiences behind the scenes of Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World...
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Black chefs to be featured at Charlotte rooftop event for Black History Month
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Black History Month culinary event will spotlight Black chefs in Charlotte. Merchant & Trade will host “A Taste of Charlotte,” a Black History Month event celebrating Black culinary artistry, on Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. The rooftop venue will feature...
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Texas Burger Giant Invades Rock Hill With 24/7 Whataburger At Cross Pointe
Rock Hill is about to get a serious taste of Texas. Whataburger has confirmed it is opening a new restaurant at the Cross Pointe shopping area, bringing its around-the-clock burgers and breakfast to York County for the first time. The location is slated to open later this spring, and locals can expect the full menu and 24-hour service that has fueled the chain’s loyal following across the South.
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Bojangles Launches Triple Double Biscuit and New Iced Coffee
Bojangles is giving fans a reason to start their mornings strong with two new menu additions arriving just in time for March Madness 2026. The Charlotte-based chain is rolling out the limited-time Triple Double Biscuit alongside a new permanent Iced Coffee, creating a breakfast combination designed to fuel busy mornings and game-day excitement. More Eat & Drink News.
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Charlotte’s Original Chicken and Ribs: A Green Book legacy still serving the community
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As the country counts down to America’s 250th birthday, one Charlotte restaurant stands as a living piece of that history. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Green Book, a guide first published in 1936 by New York postal worker Victor Green and his co-workers. The book helped Black Americans find businesses where they could travel and be free from harassment during segregation. One of those businesses The Original Chicken and Ribs on Beatties Ford Road is still open today.
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Cornelius Celebrates Black History Month
The Cornelius Parks and Recreation department will host its annual Black History Month celebration from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Cain Center for the Arts. The free community event is presented in partnership with the Smithville Community Coalition. This year’s program will feature keynote speakers from...
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Matthews Comic Con to span across Cultural Arts District
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department is bringing back Matthews Comic Con, the ultimate fandom celebration. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 7 in the town’s Cultural Arts District, which includes the Matthews Community Center, the McDowell Arts Center and McDowell Street. Admission is free.
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Weekender: 34 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music
Charlotte is turning up the volume this weekend, with everything from live concerts to DJ sets on deck. Friday, Feb. 27 🎶 Enjoy a live concert at The Carolina Theatre that travels back to the sixties featuring the current and former band members of The Who, The Rascals and Creedence Clearwater Revival. | $49+ | 8pm | Details 🎤 Jam out to classics from New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton at Spectrum Center. | $92.70+ | 8pm | Details 🎵 Sing along to all of Michael Jackson's hits with the "MJ The Musical" at Belk Theatre. | Prices vary | Runs through March 1 | Details ⛸️ Attend the USA Curling National Championship's women's session at Bojangles Coliseum. Stick around for the men's session at 2pm.| $23+ | 9am | Details 🎤 Vibe to Dexter and The Moonrocks at The Fillmore. | $35 | 8pm | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of The Hunger Games with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details 🎷 Listen to Neo Soul through live remixes and some spoke word at Lost Worlds Brewing. | $17.85 | 9pm-1am | Details 💘
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People Drive From All Over North Carolina For The Mouthwatering Prime Rib At This Humble Steakhouse
I remember the first time someone told me about a steakhouse that had been serving the same incredible prime rib since 1958. Honestly, I thought they were exaggerating until I walked through the doors myself. The moment I stepped inside, everything changed, and I understood why people make the journey...
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Smashburger Opens in Huntersville, North Carolina
Smashburger, the fast-casual restaurant company that popularized smashed burgers, today announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Huntersville at Rosedale, North Carolina. The 1,600 square-foot location, located at 12905 Rosedale Hill Ave., opened its doors today, marking Smashburger’s fourth restaurant in North Carolina and another milestone in Smashburger’s continued growth and expansion across priority markets nationwide.
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Last Call In Plaza Midwood, Southern Strain Taproom Pours Its Final Pint Saturday
Plaza Midwood is losing a neighborhood hangout this weekend. Southern Strain Brewing Co. is shutting down its Central Avenue taproom after one last round of service this Saturday, with the brewery focusing its operations back on its original Concord home base. Staff and regulars are getting a proper send-off with a farewell "celebration of life" before the taps go quiet.