The forecast calls for rain all day long but that should not stop the numerous Cinco De Mayo celebrations scheduled for around Charlotte.  What do you think the sombrero is for with that wide brim?   That will keep the rain off you as it acts like a

  Restaurant Traffic caught up with Xenia Hospitality Group's Mark Pasko to see how things were going.  Mark told us they have started construction on the second Ilios Noche in the Quail Corner's Shopping Center.  He also mentioned the big Cinco de May

Just heard from the gang at Longboards and after a busy opening weekend they have decided to stop and take a breath and push lunch service down the road.  They are excited about the response they have received from the local community but want to be able to

  Restaurant Traffic was lucky enough to be invited to the Friends and Family Event this past Wednesday night at Longboards Tap & Taco.  These events are fun and lets the staff "practice" on a forgiving guests.  They usually limit the menu to give

  Restaurant Traffic caught up with Longboards Tap & Taco Operating Partner Eric Pliner this week in his new restaurant on East Blvd.  That is Eric above.  Eric and his crew have done a great job in transforming the former Sutton House into a resta

One of the most anticipated restaurant openings in recent Charlotte history announced they would be opening in June.  Chuy's is under construction in the former Zink space in the Southpark Mall.  We took this picture above on a recent Sunday and there were

Local Restauranteur Eric Pliner has finally found a place for his Longboard's Tap & Taco restaurant to land.  Longboard's is going to fill the former Sutton House (Picasso's) site on East Blvd in Dilworth.  Pliner, who has a culinary degree, has been in

  Saw this new Burrito shop when I was up North last week.  Hot Head Burritos is a chain that started in Ohio and has since gone to Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania and now Cornelius, North Carolina.  Hot Head is a quick service Mexican concept similar t

  Restaurant Traffic stopped by El Camino this past Wednesday for a quick bite to eat and owner Andy Henson sat down with us.  Andy also owns Angry Ale's next door.  That is the Chicken Fajita's above.  The portions are huge.  Andy mentioned that Ang

Taco Bell is going to launch Cool Ranch Taco's according to their CEO Greg Creed.  Cool Ranch is a flavor of Doritos.  The Doritos Locos Taco was the biggest launchfor any product in Taco Bell history.  They are hoping lightning will strike twice.  Cool R