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Charlotte Bar’s $6 “Box Fee” Was Never a Box Fee

Charlotte bar STATS charged $6 when diners boxed a discounted pasta — not for the container, but a price adjustment the receipt never explained.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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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 · 14h

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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 · 17h
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Charlotte area libraries face record demand, long waitlists

Libraries across the Charlotte area are seeing record demand, but the surge in popularity is creating long waitlists for books, especially digital titles that can cost libraries several times more than consumers pay.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Our State Book Club Presents: Joy Callaway

The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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EggBred Sets Early 2027 Opening for East Charlotte Breakfast Restaurant

EggBred, a California-born fast-casual breakfast concept, is preparing to open its second North Carolina restaurant at 3052 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, with an early 2027 debut expected at Eastway Crossing. The 1,988-square-foot restaurant will mark the brand’s entry into Charlotte, following its first North Carolina location in Greenville, according to The Charlotte Observer and commercial real estate firm Collett.

Charlotte, NC · 19h

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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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‘Ground Games: An Inside Look at Golf Course Design,’ a new book from golf course architect David Zinkand, now available for pre-sale

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – Ground Games: An Inside Look at Golf Course Design – a book by Zinkand Golf Design’s David Zinkand about his personal and professional experiences exploring golf course architecture – is now available for pre-sale. Published by Back Nine Press, Ground Games is a...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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New airline coming to Charlotte airport in 2027: What to know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Another airline will begin service at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in 2027. The airport announced on Thursday, Nov. 12, that Alaska Airlines will launch a daily route on June 10, 2027. That route will fly nonstop from Charlotte to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. When the first...

Charlotte, NC · 13h

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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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Forget North Carolina, Retire To This Virginia Border Oasis With Affordable Living, Parks, And River Fun

North Carolinians often joke about New Yorkers relocating to the state en masse for retirement, but there's a reason the state appeals to so many retirees. You can put down roots near the coast, spending each day taking long beach walks, settle down in a cozy cabin in the mountains, or select a place somewhere in the middle to spend your golden years. But there's another option just across the border that you might not have thought about: Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Mecklenburg County, VA · 6d

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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

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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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Jennifer Rieffer moves to Charlotte to lead Gray Media’s WBTV

Gray Media named Jennifer Rieffer as the new general manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA 21), effective. A graduate of Morehead State University, Rieffer started her broadcast career in Lexington, Kentucky, where she spent 24 years at the Fox affiliate. She then moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served as general manager overseeing the Fox, NBC and CW stations.

Charlotte, NC · 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

Queen City News

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WJZY’s Alicia Barnes earns NCAB Best News Anchor honor for third consecutive year

WJZY is proud to announce that Alicia Barnes has been named 2026 Anchor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB), marking an extraordinary third consecutive year receiving the prestigious statewide honor.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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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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At This Rock Hill Seafood Buffet, South Carolina Diners Come Hungry For Sushi, Crab Legs, And Hibachi

Some meals call for a menu, and some call for a plate and a plan. Just off Dave Lyle Boulevard in Rock Hill, Ginza Buffet lets you fill up on sushi, crab legs, and made-to-order hibachi without picking just one. With more than 3,000 Google reviews, it has become a...

Rock Hill, SC · 4d

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