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I ate at the new Korean-Chinese noodle spot in Pineville. What I got for under $20 charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

I ate at the new Korean-Chinese noodle spot in Pineville. What I got for under $20

Paik’s Noodle is an international chain, and I will be returning. It offered good food for a sensible lunch price.

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Wegmans gets a lot right. But does their fried chicken top NC grocery stores? charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Wegmans gets a lot right. But does their fried chicken top NC grocery stores?

With a new face on the Charlotte grocery store scene, I had to find out if Wegmans could get one of the South’s most beloved staples right.

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Charlotte's ‘Top 10’ classic restaurants face off — and your votes are what count charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Charlotte's ‘Top 10’ classic restaurants face off — and your votes are what count

Round two is open — and heavyweights like Open Kitchen, Beef 'N Bottle and Lupie's Cafe are fighting to stay in the running.

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How did Ladybird Taco land in Charlotte? It started with a pregnancy craving charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

How did Ladybird Taco land in Charlotte? It started with a pregnancy craving

The Texas-inspired menu at Ladybird Taco focuses on freshly made flour and corn tortillas, with plenty of breakfast options.

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Does atmosphere matter when you dine out in Charlotte? We want to hear from you charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Does atmosphere matter when you dine out in Charlotte? We want to hear from you

Food comes first in most cases, but depending on the occasion, the ambiance can be just as important.

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How a vending machine is providing original work from Charlotte’s art scene charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

How a vending machine is providing original work from Charlotte’s art scene

“The beauty of this is that as long as artists format their work to fit the machine, they can showcase their art without needing a full mural or a major museum.”

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Chef opens Lake Norman’s first Uruguayan restaurant with authentic homemade fare charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Chef opens Lake Norman’s first Uruguayan restaurant with authentic homemade fare

A taste of Uruguayan cuisine has arrived at Lake Norman with empanadas, Chivito and chef-created selections from her roots in South America.

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Charlotte burger joint to close as owners seek ‘a new direction’ charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Charlotte burger joint to close as owners seek ‘a new direction’

The business started as a food truck in 2020 and opened a brick-and-mortar spot the following year.

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‘Bob & Sheri’ finally won radio’s highest honor. Then things got awkward. charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

‘Bob & Sheri’ finally won radio’s highest honor. Then things got awkward.

After 10-plus nominations, the duo finally won radio’s equivalent of an Oscar. Neither showed up. A complete stranger accepted the trophy.

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Michelin Guide 2026 honors Charlotte restaurants as among the best in the South charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Michelin Guide 2026 honors Charlotte restaurants as among the best in the South

Counter- retains its star, while a few newcomers join the list of restaurants where you’ll get an exceptional experience.

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Here are all the restaurants in NC & SC that earned 2026 Michelin Guide honors charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Here are all the restaurants in NC & SC that earned 2026 Michelin Guide honors

These spots across North and South Carolina have made the list for crafting exceptional food with consistency.

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Charlotte-area soul food spot closing indefinitely. Here’s your last day to visit charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Charlotte-area soul food spot closing indefinitely. Here’s your last day to visit

A rent dispute, a lockout call to police and a looming eviction preceded the owners' decision to shut the Broome Street spot.

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Charlotte’s Top 10 classic restaurants rise above the rest. Which gets your vote? charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Charlotte’s Top 10 classic restaurants rise above the rest. Which gets your vote?

Show some love to your favorite Charlotte restaurants that have stood the test of time in the latest CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll.

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My picks for Charlotte restaurants with the best chance at Michelin 2026 recognition charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

My picks for Charlotte restaurants with the best chance at Michelin 2026 recognition

These Charlotte restaurants didn’t make Michelin’s inaugural list, but I think they have a shot at making this year’s Michelin Guide American South.

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The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy

Scott Fowler and Théoden Janes explore what led to the deaths of three men — and the lives forever changed by the fiery crash 50 years ago.

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Review: KATSEYE had Charlotte screaming. But was the show worth all that noise? charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Review: KATSEYE had Charlotte screaming. But was the show worth all that noise?

The choreography was relentless, the spectacle was dazzling, and the fervent fans seemed determined to make up for members who were missing.

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‘Chatty Hatty,’ North Carolina’s first Black woman radio broadcaster, dies at 98 charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

‘Chatty Hatty,’ North Carolina’s first Black woman radio broadcaster, dies at 98

Remembering ‘Chatty Hatty’: How a Black Charlotte radio icon changed airwaves in North Carolina and the Queen City.

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4 NC restaurants named ‘best of the best’ in US on new Tripadvisor list charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

4 NC restaurants named ‘best of the best’ in US on new Tripadvisor list

Here’s what to know about the beloved dining destinations.

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Bigfoot to Bojangles: How a Charlotte family built a business on make-believe charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Bigfoot to Bojangles: How a Charlotte family built a business on make-believe

Long before the store became a Charlotte fixture, it started with a phone call, a rack of costumes and a couple willing to take a chance.

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LadyBird Taco sets date for Dilworth debut. Here’s when and what to know charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

LadyBird Taco sets date for Dilworth debut. Here’s when and what to know

The Nashville-born taco concept will replace the former Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill.

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