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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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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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Design Milk
Napa Valley Meets Paris in This Charlotte Bistro by FictionWorks
A once-ordinary restaurant begins a new chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities. Designed by FictionWorks, Napa Bistro and Wine Bar Stonecrest draws inspiration from the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, blending the aesthetics of a French bistro with the subtle charm of a Napa Valley farmhouse.
Queen City News
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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...