Food News

Charlotte chefs hit the road to help flood victims

by Alison Leininger on October 6, 2015 at 8:16AM

Following the devastating floods wreaking havoc on our neighbors to the south, the Piedmont Culinary Guild (PCG) is doing what they do best—feeding people. The local nonprofit collaboration of chefs, farmers and other food artisans is sending Passion8's Luca Annunziata, along with Gregory Collier of Rock Hill's The Yolk Cafe and Tapas 51's Aaron Rivera to South Carolina with hundreds of pounds of food and supplies donated by area farmers and chefs.

Phat Burrito expand hours; Amelie's opens new shop

by Anita Overcash on June 2, 2015 at 1:19PM

Everyone always has something to bitch and moan about. One place isn't open "early enough," while others are "too far" to drive to.

Craft brewers in the crosshairs of regional distributors

by Jonathan Wells on April 24, 2015 at 11:44AM

As detailed in my previous writing, a “grassroots” campaign of lies and deceit has begun, and North Carolina’s homegrown craft brewers are in its crosshairs. A regional distributor has launched a fight against two bills working through the N.C. General Assembly (H278 and H625) that would allow for continued expansion and success for homegrown brewing operations.

Air date announced for Charlotte-themed Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

by Jeff Hahne on April 9, 2015 at 11:17AM

Just last month, Guy Fieri and Co. were hitting some hotspots around Charlotte, tasting some of the Queen City's finest treats for the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." There are at least two episodes that will feature Charlotte restaurants, the first of which is set to air on May 1 at 10 p.m.

Could it be? A ramen house is coming to Charlotte?

by Kimberly Lawson on March 17, 2015 at 10:03AM

Although a press release says it'd be more appropriate to call Futo Buta a Japanese bistro, the new restaurant opening in South End May 1 will offer authentic ramen, with noodles made in house. Chef Michael Shortino, formerly of Baku, will be manning the kitchen.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives returns to Charlotte

by Jeff Hahne on March 13, 2015 at 11:38AM

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has hit Charlotte this week. On Tuesday, Pinky's Westside Grill posted a photo of owner Greg Auten in front of the restaurant with show host Guy Fieri and NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer: UPDATE: They also visited Krazy Fish.

SouthPark Eats Alternatives takes food to the streets for spring kickoff

by Sara Workman on March 10, 2015 at 2:54PM

The food trucks are back full swing in SouthPark, and the sun is out full force (well, kind of). Hello spring.

Solo Date Idea: Gigi's Cupcakes and Undercover Boss

by Kimberly Lawson on February 13, 2015 at 2:38PM

Are you chilling at the house tonight on your lonesome because you're single, your boo is working/out of town or you generally do not leave home when it's below 30 degrees outside? Me, too!

The Dilworth coffeeshop conundrum solved

by Kimberly Lawson on December 17, 2014 at 5:26PM

A couple of months ago, I made a point to meet a new contact at the coffeeshop in Dilworth. Eight years in Charlotte and I'd never been to Dilworth Coffee — shameful!

Kris Steele (left) chats with volunteer, Caroline Hill

Charlotte’s first edible walkway is planted

by Keia Mastrianni on December 15, 2014 at 4:11PM

The historic Wilmore neighborhood made history on Saturday as the first neighborhood in Charlotte to plant an edible walkway at the intersection of Mint Street and Kingston Avenue. In a most excellent display of community, Wilmore residents, church members of Calvary United Methodist (the church that owns the property where the walkway is planted) and sustainably minded Charlotteans gathered together on a chilly Saturday morning to plant fruit and nut trees that will one day bear fruit for all of its residents to eat.

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