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Locally-owned halal restaurant expands to East Charlotte. When does it open?

Halal Street Food will bring traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes to a new area of Charlotte. The locally-owned restaurant is expanding (again) with a new location on Lemmond Farm Drive in East Charlotte, just off Albemarle Road. The grand opening is Thursday, Nov. 19. “New neighborhood. Same obsession-worthy flavor,” management teased in a recent Instagram post. Halal Street Food serves authentic halal favorites. Think: wood-fired kebabs, gyros, shawarma and chicken and lamb over rice. Falafel and salads are also on the menu, plus hummus and its popular white sauce. CharlotteFive reached out for more information on the new location Thursday, Nov. 12, and was awaiting a response. Drawing inspiration from their first restaurant in Michigan, husband and wife duo Khuram and Damaris Bashir launched Halal Street Cart in uptown Charlotte in 2016, CharlotteFive previously reported. The couple went on to open its first brick-and-mortar location in MoRa in 2021, then came a second at Camp North End’s Keswick District in 2023. THC drinks could soon be banned in NC. How will it affect Charlotte businesses? “Halal Street Food has always been about family and the way food brings us together,” Cristopher Collado, the Bashirs’ son and CEO of the

Charlotte, NC · 11h

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QCity Metro Dinner Club launches with over 70 participants

On November 5th, over 70 strangers gathered for dinner at 8 different restaurants in Uptown Charlotte. They were part of our first QCity Metro Dinner Club. It's a monthly event series where participants dine with strangers. How it works. Participants start by taking a personality quiz. It asks questions to...

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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Corkscrew pours its familiar atmosphere into downtown Huntersville

HUNTERSVILLE – For the customers who mourned the loss of Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar when its popular Birkdale Village location closed at the end of 2022, the wait is finally over. After nearly four years away, the neighborhood gathering spot has reopened at 111 Gilead Road, bringing its...

Huntersville, NC · 1d
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Petalcakes Sets Move to New Huntersville Storefront With Expanded Café Concept

Petalcakes is preparing to relocate from its current shop at 9856 Gilead Road, Suite E105, to a new storefront at 9818 Gilead Road, Huntersville. Owner Courtney McCarthy confirmed in an interview with WhatNow Charlotte that the move will take place within the same parking lot, giving the bakery a more visible storefront and room to develop a café-style experience. The business was previously highlighted by Hey Huntersville, which spotted its “Coming Soon” signage at Rosedale Shopping Center.

Huntersville, NC · 14h
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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 · 7d

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Publix Targets 2027 Opening at Redhawk Pointe in Cramerton

Publix is targeting a 2027 opening for a new supermarket at Redhawk Pointe, a planned shopping center along South New Hope Road in Cramerton, North Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer confirmed the upcoming location alongside another Charlotte-area store in Matthews, according to a November 2026 announcement reported by CBJ Newsroom on Instagram.

Cramerton, NC · 1d

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Best Barbecue in the NC Triangle – Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Knightdale

If you’re a fan of NC barbecue or Texas barbecue, thankfully we’ve got a lot of great options in the Triangle now! And far beyond the traditional Eastern North Carolina barbecue that we typically get here. Check out the list below to get your smoked meat on…. The...

Durham, NC · 6d

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First-of-Its-Kind Floating Bar Planned for LKN

A new drinking destination is on the way to Lake Norman, taking the term “waterfront property” to a new level. Vitale Hospitality Group, which just opened Vitale Lakeside in Mooresville (1459 River Highway), is working on opening a floating bar at the property, Charlotte Business Journal reports. Called Getaway Bar, it will offer a place for boaters to park in a slip, sip, and socialize right on the lake.

Mooresville, NC · 4d

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Bubbakoo's Burritos Lands in Concord Tuesday, Its First Charlotte-Area Shop

A build-your-own burrito chain that got its start on the Jersey Shore is finally staking a claim in metro Charlotte. Bubbakoo's Burritos opens its first restaurant in the area Tuesday at Parkway Commons in Concord, bringing its customizable Mexican-fusion menu to a storefront at 3805 Concord Pkwy S, Ste 140.

Concord, NC · 3d

NC Newsline

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North Carolina’s governor celebrates huge milestone for Meals on Wheels

Gov. Josh Stein was on hand Monday as Meals on Wheels delivered its eight millionth meal in Forsyth County. The recipient was Ben Briggs, a 105-year-old retired science teacher who relies on the nonprofit to deliver meals to his home. In North Carolina 13.9% of seniors, more than 341,000 older adults, face food insecurity. Stein […]

North Carolina · 3d

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10 North Carolina Restaurants That Go Absolutely Overboard With Christmas Decorations Every Holiday Season

Two thousand gingerbread cookies a day is the kind of December statistic that makes me forget I was researching restaurants. One North Carolina steakhouse bakes roughly that many during the holidays, then sends diners home with cookies handed out by elves. From there, the decorating only gets more ambitious. I...

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Food Briefs: Restaurants offer Veterans Day deals

Twin Peaks restaurants will offer complimentary entrées to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Eligible guests presenting a valid military ID can choose from five menu items: a cheeseburger and fries, chicken Caesar salad, chicken tenders and fries, pepperoni flatbread or boneless wings and fries.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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These 9 North Carolina Pizza Buffets Are Worth Saving Room For

One pizza spot in eastern North Carolina has been baking a thin, crispy cracker crust since 1973. Its seasoned tomato sauce is still made in-house every single day. That detail stopped me cold. I love when a buffet line has a backstory, especially one with second and third generations behind it.

North Carolina · 5d

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Most People Drive Right Past This North Carolina Restaurant Without Knowing It Hides The State’s Best BBQ

Somewhere along a road in Shelby, North Carolina, people are driving past one of the best barbecue restaurants in the entire state without even slowing down. That’s a tragedy, and this article exists to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge has been cooking...

Shelby, NC · 14d

New York State News

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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 · 6d

Charlotte Observer

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Best coffee shop? Charlotte bakery & cafe earns spot on national Top 10 list

Amelie’s French Bakery & Café has earned the No. 8 spot on USA Today’s 10Best Independent Coffee Shops list for 2026. It was the only North Carolina café to crack the national ranking. Here’s why the Charlotte-born café was named among America’s best spots for coffee: 10Best editors praised the café’s coffee, service and cozy atmosphere, singling out the salted caramel mocha, thick hot chocolate and barista-made espressos and cappuccinos. Pastry lovers can expect croissants, salted caramel brownies, macarons, cheesecakes and éclairs, along with savory bites like quiches and sandwiches. “Our cafés are developing creative and joyful experiences through our coffee program, and we’re so honored to see the hard work being recognized,” an Amelie’s spokesperson told CharlotteFive by email. First opened in NoDa in 2008, Amelie’s has grown to include locations in uptown, Plaza Midwood, Carmel, Montford and Rock Hill, South Carolina. A 10Best expert panel nominated the contenders before a month-long public vote decided the rankings. Southern Living also named Amelie’s North Carolina’s best bakery in 2023. This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by

Charlotte, NC · 4d

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10 North Carolina Apple Cider Donut Spots Ranked From Good To Absolutely Worth The Drive

One mountain orchard on this list sells its donuts next to an apple cannon. Yes, a cannon that launches apples, and the donut line is still the main event. I love that detail because it says a lot about how seriously North Carolina takes this fall snack. Some of these spots press their own cider right on the farm.

North Carolina · 1d

YoCo News

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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 · 6d

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To Truly Know Charlotte, North Carolina, Grab A Fried Chicken Soul Food Plate At Chicken Box Cafe

Some cities explain themselves through skylines and stadiums, but Charlotte also tells its story through a cardboard box of fried chicken. On a busy stretch north of uptown, a counter-serve spot has fed locals, convention travelers, and airport layover crowds for years. People drive across the Queen City for it,...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Ten Bucks Still Buys You A Hearty Breakfast At These 7 Beloved North Carolina Diners

Breakfast prices keep creeping up, but a few North Carolina diners still treat a ten-dollar bill with real respect. From the Outer Banks to the mountains north of Asheville, these spots serve eggs, grits, biscuits, and pancakes at prices that feel like a throwback. Some have been flipping omelets for...

North Carolina · 5d