An iconic eating establishment of Charlotte is Ed’s Tavern. It’s hard to deny the allure of a good burger with a beer. Ed’s Tavern went a step further though, when it rebranded in an attempt to push its brand to the next level. It did this successfully with it’s change too Bourbon N’ Burgers!!
For those of you in search of your go-to Mexican restaurant, search no more! RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila offers a nontraditional twist on delicious Mexican cuisine, offering a wide variety of unique tacos, burritos, fajitas, salads, organic brown rice bowls, and quesadillas. Appetizers include house-made chips served with fresh salsa, chunky guacamole, or hot queso. If you can’t decide, order all three! The “three amigos” is their sampler dip app, featuring salsa, guac, and queso for $15.50.
Recently I was pleased to revisit one of my favorite local restaurants from my childhood. Even though it has been over 10 years and they’ve since relocated to a new location, I am happy to report that the atmosphere and taste of R & R Bar-B-Que remain the same as I remember and continue to impress.
First off, I love the name, and its both strange and yet exciting ring. Recently, I visited the location for this burger joint over in Matthews with my mom, neither of us having heard of it, and both left happy. For some reason when my family goes to restaurants this isn’t the usual result, someone having a plate that just wasn’t quite on point, but in this case both of us enjoyed our meals.
Can you picture an old school soda shop in your head? Honestly what your picturing is probably something out of a movie of an earlier time in America’s history. Maybe your thinking of some small mom and pop shop back home. Either way Pikes lives up to the image. Cozy, old school, and best of all featuring a huge array of home cooked meals that give a whole new definition to comfort food. The menu brings back the feel of great American diners, while still being diverse and having enough options to allow anyone to eat here.
So, when traveling to new cities or destinations, one of the first things that needs to be done is to scope out the best brunch spots to hit. This works well for both small cities and growing ones like Charlotte, but it always helps to start with a list of the very best, and this one goes through not only the upscale, but also the small cafes, bringing you a true list of brunch destinations when you are next in the Charlotte area!
What’s more iconic to the college lifestyle then a delicious slice of pizza? Benny’s located in NODA is a delicious pizza parlor which prides itself on delivering a cheap but delicious slice of pizza to hungry patrons, along with a healthy selection of craft beers to wash it down. This aren’t just normal slices of pizza either, the whole pizza is a whopping 28 inches in diameter!
Looking for a delicious brunch with an amazing view? Fahrenheit is your place to go! Located in the 21st floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel, Fahrenheit offers a mouth watering brunch with a beautiful view of Uptown Charlotte. Continue reading
If you’re looking for a good southern style meal then Tupelo Honey Cafe is a must eat spot. Located in South End, Tupelo offers a special twist on the traditional southern dishes. The restaurant prides itself on serving delicious scratch made dishes in a creative way.
In Charlotte, there are plenty of Italian chain restaurants to choose from, but one of the best around the South Park area is BRIO. The restaurant itself, is large, with multiple dining rooms, a bar, and an outside area. It’s not connected to the mall, but the distance helps in this case, giving it a more secluded feeling, and the food is amazing! The location fits the overall feeling of the restarant, both with its proximity and distance from South Park. When you’re pulling into the area where the restaurant is located it almost feels like the outside cafes in Europe, which makes the interior that much more spectacular (it’s huge).
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