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Posted 01 Aug 2010

Carpe Diem | Charlotte, NC

ShareCarpe Diem 1535 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 704-377-7976 {Google Map | Carpe Diem} Restaurant week is tricky business. So here are the rules my friend and I followed to pick our restaurant: 1. Eliminate restaurants we’ve been to. 2. Eliminate menus that don’t feature delectable sounding dishes. 3. Eliminate menus without dessert as the third course. 4. Eliminate anything too… Continue »
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Posted 20 Jul 2010

Charlotte, NC | New Spots on Selwyn

Share2820 Selywn Ave. has some exciting new openings coming soon. Returning to Charlotte…Mellow Mushroom.  Specialty pizza – with a fluffy, garlicky crust – salads, hoagies and a wide variety of beers.  I love the Kosmic Karma pizza. And … Clean Catch Fish Market.  According to the Charlotte Observer, Clean Catch Fish Market will have weekly tasting demos and classes on… Continue »
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Posted 08 Jul 2010

Charlotte, NC | Restaurant Week

ShareKicking off Friday July 16th is Charlotte’s 10 day summer restaurant week. Participating restaurants are offering 3-course meals at $30 per person. Make reservations on OpenTable.com. To see a list of the 89 participating restaurants click here. Restaurant week goes from Friday July 16th – Sunday July 25th! Continue »
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Posted 16 Jun 2010

Charlotte, NC | Crêpe Cellar Kitchen...

ShareCrêpe Cellar Kitchen & Pub 3116 N. Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205 704-910-6543 {Google Map | Website} When I first moved to Charlotte I had heard about NODA but didn’t take the time to really explore it.   Soon I found out this is one of the most up and coming neighborhoods, known as Charlotte’s arts district – filled with tattoo… Continue »
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Posted 15 Jun 2010

Charlotte, NC | Taste of Charlotte...

ShareFrom Friday through Sunday this weekend South Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte was closed for the 12th Annual Taste of Charlotte.  Unfortunately the Sunday evening thunderstorms wasn’t the worst thing to happen to this event. Sadly… I didn’t taste much.  In it’s 12th annual year I would have hoped that the event coordinators realize that Charlotte has a plethora of… Continue »
Posted 10 Jun 2010

Charlotte, NC | Sonoma

ShareSonoma 100 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-332-1132 {Google Map | Website} Out for an early dinner on a Friday night in Uptown Charlotte – the air is cool, the streets relatively empty and my mom and I are both hungry.  In the hours when the businessmen and women have headed home after a hard weeks work, the streets… Continue »
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Posted 09 Jun 2010

Events | 2010 Fifa World Cup –...

Share If you’re anything like most Americans, you’re vaguely aware of the 2010 Fifa World Cup soccer tournament, set to kick off (pun intended) in just two days on  June 11th.  Sure, you may have played little league soccer, and have surely seen Becks (& Posh) in all the gossip columns, but has it gone beyond that?  That’s what I… Continue »
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Posted 09 Jun 2010

Events | Taste of Charlotte –...

ShareThis coming weekend marks the 12th Annual Taste of Charlotte Festival. Located along Tryon St. from MLK Jr. Blvd to 6th St. Dates and Times: Friday June 11th: 11am-11pm Saturday June 12th: 11am-11pm Sunday June 13th: 11am-6pm Admission is free.  Guests can purchase coins for food samples and beverages. The event has shopping, kids activities, live music and entertainment and… Continue »
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Posted 28 May 2010

Charlotte, NC | Bricktop’s

ShareBricktop’s 6401 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28211 704-364-6255 {Google Map | Website} I have only been to Bricktop’s for brunch and I’ve only ordered benedicts (they have 6 to choose from) but I keep going back.  Bricktop’s is an American bistro with four locations in the Southeast: Naples, Nashville, Atlanta and Charlotte. The fresh squeezed orange juice is incredible, I… Continue »
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Posted 25 May 2010

Charlotte, NC | Nikko Japanese...

ShareNikko Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 1300 F. South Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 704-370-0100 {Google Map |Website } Since arriving in Charlotte about a year ago I’ve heard great things about Nikko being the best sushi place in town.  I finally made it there with two friends on Friday night and I was unimpressed for many reasons. First of all,… Related Posts with Thumbnails Continue »