Guidebook for Charlotte

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Guidebook for Charlotte

Food Scene

Those almond croissants...and a two-block walk.
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Sunflour Baking Company
220 East Blvd
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Those almond croissants...and a two-block walk.
One of the oldest independent cafes in Charlotte. They have another location in South End. Great baked goods (paxemathi, baklava, and spinach quiche are personal favorites), and the house special is called a 'Central shorty.' V.cute.
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Central Coffee Co.
719 Camden Rd
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One of the oldest independent cafes in Charlotte. They have another location in South End. Great baked goods (paxemathi, baklava, and spinach quiche are personal favorites), and the house special is called a 'Central shorty.' V.cute.
One of the oldest restaurants in the neighborhood, in a beautifully renovated historic home. I love walking over on weeknights for a glass of wine at their bar. Also a great date spot.
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The Fig Tree Restaurant
1601 E 7th St
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One of the oldest restaurants in the neighborhood, in a beautifully renovated historic home. I love walking over on weeknights for a glass of wine at their bar. Also a great date spot.
Locally-grown rotisserie hotspot. Quick dine-in, breezy takeaway.
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Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue
1617 Elizabeth Ave
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Locally-grown rotisserie hotspot. Quick dine-in, breezy takeaway.
CLT's version of Dean&Deluca. Ever-evolving concept market run by friends of mine, sisters Bonnie & Trish (also co-owners of Carpe Diem a few blocks down the same street). #6 bowl; flourless chocolate cake; anything in the deli; cheese counter on fleek.
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Earl's Grocery
1609 Elizabeth Ave
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CLT's version of Dean&Deluca. Ever-evolving concept market run by friends of mine, sisters Bonnie & Trish (also co-owners of Carpe Diem a few blocks down the same street). #6 bowl; flourless chocolate cake; anything in the deli; cheese counter on fleek.
Crazy fast casual (literally a block away). Dollar taco Tuesdays. Cheap, tasty margaritas. Salsa bar.
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Sabor Latin Street Grill
415 Hawthorne Ln
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Crazy fast casual (literally a block away). Dollar taco Tuesdays. Cheap, tasty margaritas. Salsa bar.
Best specialty cuppa in town. Turns into a cerveceria in the late afternoon; shared space with Salud bottle shop. The owner, Lindsey Pitman, is also a co-founder of Suffolk Punch//Hyde Brewing, a concept coffeeshop, restaurant, brewery and fermentation lab in South End.
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Trade and Lore - Belmont Neighborhood
933 Louise Ave
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Best specialty cuppa in town. Turns into a cerveceria in the late afternoon; shared space with Salud bottle shop. The owner, Lindsey Pitman, is also a co-founder of Suffolk Punch//Hyde Brewing, a concept coffeeshop, restaurant, brewery and fermentation lab in South End.
Favorite Thai food in town and makes a great date when paired with the Manor theater in the same strip.
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Deejai Thai Restaurant
613 Providence Rd
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Favorite Thai food in town and makes a great date when paired with the Manor theater in the same strip.
BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH! This delicious southern contemporary cuisine is served with a side of old-school hip hop and local brew.
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littleSpoon Eatery
2820 Selwyn Ave
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BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH! This delicious southern contemporary cuisine is served with a side of old-school hip hop and local brew.
Comfort. Food. And the best darned Carolina barbecue you might ever eat.
Bill Spoon's Barbecue
5524 South Blvd
Comfort. Food. And the best darned Carolina barbecue you might ever eat.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best pub food in the area. Decent bourbon selection. Live music + very low-key on Sunday afternoons.
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Workman’s Friend
1531 Central Ave
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Best pub food in the area. Decent bourbon selection. Live music + very low-key on Sunday afternoons.
Two words: Su Casa. Monthly afrobeat dance party. Also host to Bugalu (vinyl-only Latinx DJ night), Mirror Moves (80s and 90s//mostly post-punk), readings and whole host of live shows.
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Petra's
1919 Commonwealth Ave
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Two words: Su Casa. Monthly afrobeat dance party. Also host to Bugalu (vinyl-only Latinx DJ night), Mirror Moves (80s and 90s//mostly post-punk), readings and whole host of live shows.
Great space (very Fox Theatre in Atlanta vibe). Intimate, good sound. Seen many a great show here.
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Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave
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Great space (very Fox Theatre in Atlanta vibe). Intimate, good sound. Seen many a great show here.
This is our favorite place for a nightcap in the neighborhood.
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The Stanley
1961 E 7th St
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This is our favorite place for a nightcap in the neighborhood.

Shopping

Better than Rocky & Bullwinkle.
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Boris & Natasha
2910 The Plaza
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Better than Rocky & Bullwinkle.
This delightful boutique specializes in new and vintage clothing and accessories .
FROCK Shop
901 Central Ave
This delightful boutique specializes in new and vintage clothing and accessories .

Essentials

Friendly neighborhood TJ's! Just over a mile if you care to walk or bike your way.
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Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan Ave
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Friendly neighborhood TJ's! Just over a mile if you care to walk or bike your way.
SO fast, SO cheap. Dry cleaning always ready for next-day pickup just after noon.
V Cleaners & Alterations
2001 E 7th St
SO fast, SO cheap. Dry cleaning always ready for next-day pickup just after noon.

Entertainment & Activities

Not quite arthouse, but usually have at least one great flick.
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Regal Manor Twin
609 Providence Rd
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Not quite arthouse, but usually have at least one great flick.
Go for an adventurous day of climbing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses, mountain biking, or trail running at this premier outdoor destination. The summer season brings a series of free shows every Thursday night.
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Whitewater Center Parkway
Whitewater Center Parkway
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Go for an adventurous day of climbing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses, mountain biking, or trail running at this premier outdoor destination. The summer season brings a series of free shows every Thursday night.
This park boasts 'the tallest and fastest giga coaster' in the Fury 325 right alongside the herky jerky thrills of an old wooden classic, The Hurler. Our favorite part is the water park, which is open all summer long and has plenty of rides for all ages.
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Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd
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This park boasts 'the tallest and fastest giga coaster' in the Fury 325 right alongside the herky jerky thrills of an old wooden classic, The Hurler. Our favorite part is the water park, which is open all summer long and has plenty of rides for all ages.

Parks & Nature

Walk straight out the front door and you're there in less than five minutes. Great for picnics, reading, yoga and meditation.
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Independence Park
300 Hawthorne Ln
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Walk straight out the front door and you're there in less than five minutes. Great for picnics, reading, yoga and meditation.
This makes for a great day trip for short hikes, top-rope climbing, and bouldering alike.
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Crowders Mountain Állami Park - Linwood Road Access
4611 Linwood Rd
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This makes for a great day trip for short hikes, top-rope climbing, and bouldering alike.
Paths wind through the woods and around a small lake at this gem of a local park; it's also connected to the extensive Greenway and has several playgrounds for children of all ages.
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Szabadság park
1908 East Blvd
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Paths wind through the woods and around a small lake at this gem of a local park; it's also connected to the extensive Greenway and has several playgrounds for children of all ages.
This green space is a great spot to enjoy snacks from the 7th Street Market just across the street (hint: Not Just Coffee + Hazlenuts Crêperie). Kids love the splash park and rope climbing structure.
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First Ward Park
301 E 7th St
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This green space is a great spot to enjoy snacks from the 7th Street Market just across the street (hint: Not Just Coffee + Hazlenuts Crêperie). Kids love the splash park and rope climbing structure.

Arts & Culture

This space contextualizes the South through historical and artistic exhibitions alike.
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Az Új Dél Múzeuma
401 E 7th St
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This space contextualizes the South through historical and artistic exhibitions alike.
This renovated church has become a hub for local and international resident artists to create and exhibit new work.
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McColl Center for Visual Art
721 N Tryon St
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This renovated church has become a hub for local and international resident artists to create and exhibit new work.