Food News

The Yolk re-opens in Rock Hill

by Alison Leininger on December 11, 2014 at 9:00AM

Last year, the Charlotte food scene was abuzz about a great new breakfast place in Rock Hill called The Yolk. Located in a dumpy strip mall, it boasted a homey atmosphere, intriguing specials and lines out the door every weekend.

Charlotte-based app Foodl.es could help you preserve your family recipes

by Keia Mastrianni on December 10, 2014 at 4:25PM

For anyone who has ever treasured a family recipe, this app is for you. Whether cookbook junkie, recipe hound or sentimental foodist, a recipe is often much more than a recipe.

Braised chicken with apricot and sesame on lettuce

The new Passion8 opens this weekend

by Alison Leininger on October 24, 2014 at 10:48AM

For Luca and Jessica Annunziata, Passion8 is more than the name of their eight-year-old restaurant. The couple's work at their Fort Mill location was an expression of love, from their determined support of local farmers to the warm atmosphere created for a long list of regulars who enjoyed Luca's elegant fare.

Lulu announces it will close ... at the end of the year

by Kimberly Lawson on October 21, 2014 at 3:26PM

The 9-year-old neighborhood bistro in Plaza Midwood posted on Facebook over the weekend that its last night open will be New Year's Eve. A two-and-a-half month notice?

Get your fill of tequila at new Mexi-Cali restaurant Bakersfield

by Tori Wright on September 17, 2014 at 10:00AM

With the recent departure of Cantina 1511 from its old post, there’s a new Mexi-Cali restaurant that seems to be taking over East Boulevard. Bakersfield is an odd mix of Johnny Cash, margaritas and Alamo-era western movies.

Rhodes is a fan of breakfast, though he doesn't think it has to be eaten first thing.

Nan and Byron’s welcomes new executive chef

by Tori Wright on August 26, 2014 at 9:50AM

You’d think Nan and Byron’s owners would be leery of change. The rustic eatery's aesthetic is clearly derived from the iconic Grant Wood painting of a pitchfork-wielding farmer and his spinster daughter.

Draught Charlotte is the newest addition to Third Ward

by Tori Wright on August 20, 2014 at 11:19AM

Say hello to the newest gastropub in town, Draught. It's pronounced “draft” — draught just happens to be its British spelling.

Creative Loafing gets its own sushi roll

by Kimberly Lawson on August 14, 2014 at 11:47AM

First, we had our own beer at Birdsong. Then JJ's Red Hots gave us a hot dog.

Haunt Bar takes over Nano's

by Brittaney Major on August 7, 2014 at 9:29AM

For two days, the folks at Nano's Dominican Cuisine are stepping back and letting someone else rule their bar area. On Aug. 8 and 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Haunt Bar will bring their special combinations of elixir to Nano's customers.

Earl's Grocery is now open

by Brittaney Major on August 6, 2014 at 2:21PM

After persevering through several setbacks — for example, a freezer malfunctioned and froze bottles of wine, beer and sodas, which, sad face, they had to throw away — the folks at Earl's Grocery finally opened their doors on July 28. Sisters Tricia Maddrey and Bonnie Warford — owners of Carpe Diem, a restaurant and catering business — knew they wanted to create a spunky and upbeat atmosphere for customers to eat some great food.

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