Our friend and colleague Patty Dowdy with National Restaurant Properties has just placed Moe's Original BBQ in the former Pure Taqueria location in Matthews.  We loved Pure but thought Matthews was an odd location.  Moe's on the other hand looks to

Matthews residents will soon be able to grab a red sharpie and write their sandwich order on a brown paper bag.  That is how they make your order at Which Wich Superior Sandwiches.  Which Wich is one of my favorite places to grab a sandwich and your kids wi

Pure Taqueria in Matthews has closed for business.  Pure has 5 locations in Atlanta that remain open.  We thought Pure was a great concept stuck in the wrong area.  We did not think Matthews would "get" Pure and there is little night business there after t

Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery has opened their second location in Matthews.  The Kilt is a contemporary, Celtic-themed sports pub staffed with all girl servers in plaid kilts and matching plaid bras.  It is in the growing category of breastaurants.  The other

It must be "Breastaurant Week" at Restaurant Traffic.  The Tilted Kilt is going to open their 2nd Charlotte restaurant on Independence Blvd.  The Tilted Kilt is known for their sports bar theme and their all female servers dressed in sexy plaid kilts and ma

Hickory Tavern's CharBar No. 7 is going to open it's second location in Mckee Farms in Matthews.  CharBar is a casual dining experience that is known for their cooking their meats on a 1700 degree oven which locks in the flavor.  They have an extensive beer

First of all Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16th) but a celebration that we in the USA do to celebrate Mexican heritage by drinking all day.  Very similar to St Patrick's day which until recently was not celebrated in Irela

Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt has joined the growing ranks of stores selling serve yourself yogurt.  Sweet Frog was founded on the principles of Christianity.  FROG stands for Fully Rely On God.  The Richmond, Virgina based chain has grown rapidly since

The newest Jet's Pizza store will give away free slices to patrons this Saturday.  This will be the Michigan based chains 4th Charlotte store.  It is located in the new Matthews Gateway Center.  The Jet's deep dish shown above is our favorite.  Each custo

Jet's Pizza is going to open their 4th Charlotte location in the new Matthews Gateway mixed use project.  Jet's is known for their deep dish pizzas and deli boats.  Jet's makes their own dough daily and also uses the highest quality cheese available.  They