Freshii is coming into the Charlotte market.  They will open in the Overstreet Mall in mid July.  Eat - Energize is Freshii's motto.  Restaurant Traffics own David Tschirhart and Adam Williams had a hand in bringing them to the Queen City in their day job w

Dixie's Tavern closed for good this past Saturday.  Dixie's was open for 15 years and had a loyal following.  They were one of the original bars Uptown.   They were pioneers but lost their lease to eventually make way for a park that developer Daniel Levi

  Crisp is going to open their 3rd location at the Latta Arcade in Uptown.  Crisp serves fresh custom made salads and sandwiches in a fast casual setting.  Crisp uses only the highest quality ingredients (locally when in season) and also makes their dr

  Bubble Charlotte opens to the public tonight at the Epicentre in Uptown Charlotte.  Bubble will offer 30 different champagne selections and a distinctive food menu.  Bubble treated the media to a sneak peek tour this past Wednesday and we were impres

Former New York Jets quarterback has finally found a team to play for next year.   No as of now it is not in the NFL but for PDQ which sells chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, chicken based salads, milk shakes and french fries.  Tebow has plans to open s

  Nolen Kitchen will feature a wine tasting on the 3rd Monday of every month.   The cost is $10 and it will include wine and appetizers.  They are kicking it off May 20th featuring the varietal Pinot Noir.  The event will run from 6-8 and reservations

I gotta admit. When I saw a new restaurant going into the seemingly cursed space off Conlan Circle near the Gates of Ballantyne, I suspected the new owners were either gluttons for punishment or seasoned restaurateurs. One might wonder if more sinister forces

Charlotte restaurant PR Queen, Gwen Poth, gave me the head's up that e2 emeril's eatery, at 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, Charlotte, NC, will host a New Orleans Crawfish Boil starting the first weekend in May and continue every Friday throughout the month f

Award winning Tupelo Honey Cafe is coming to Charlotte.  The Asheville based restaurant is going to fill the former Pewter Rose location in Southend.  Restaurants located on the 2nd floor of buildings generally have a tough time but if anybody can pull it o

  Mellow Mushroom is planning to open their 3rd Charlotte location in Uptown Charlotte in the Catalyst Apartment Building.  Mellow Mushroom is know for their classic southern pizza and extensive beer list.  They were founded in 1974 born out of the hip