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Restaurant Week In Charlotte-Where To Dine Out

Author Debbie Nance

Restaurant week is one of my favorite events in the Charlotte area.  It’s the perfect way to try some new spots or revisit some old familiar ones.  Plus, you get a sampling of menu items without breaking the bank.  Queen’s Feast is scheduled for January 20-29 this winter.  According to WSOC, 87 restaurants participate throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas.  The menus include three-course fixed price deals with a price range of $30-$45 per person.  Counties involved in Restaurant Week include Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Gaston, Union, Catawba, Stanly, York and Lancaster.

Some repeat participants return along with first-timers.  Check out deals at The Garrison in Pineville, Barrister’s at The Esquire Hotel in Gastonia, MICO at the Grand Bohemian in Uptown Charlotte and The Waterman Lake Norman, Cornelius.  Also featured in this go round are Dilworth Tasting Room, The Social Cork Wine Bar in Fort Mill and Figo36 Modern Italian in NoDa.  Moving to the Matthews/Mint Hill area, you find Angela’s Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano.  And, in Southpark, Moon Thai & Japanese Restaurant.  A couple of our favorites on the list this year are The Porter’s House in Waverly and The Pump House in Rock Hill.

Every time we visit restaurants during this special event, I find myself trying things I wouldn’t ordinarily try.  I think because of the lower cost, it feels like less of a financial risk.  And, I usually end up loving the new places and new dishes.  One of my favorites from last year was 37 Sol Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar, and they return this month.  I remember our friends inviting us along on a cold January night.  We had some amazing spicy tequila cocktails, and the food was so good.  Then, on the way home, it started to snow!  That was a little scary to drive in.  However, I wouldn’t change a thing about that evening.  So, step out of your comfort zone and try some new spots during restaurant week in Charlotte.  Reservations are recommended.  And, you can browse the complete list here to make your plans!

List: The 20 Top Charlotte Brunch Spots According To Open Table

It’s barely Monday afternoon but I’m already daydreaming about the weekend. And one of my favorite things to do on the weekends? Brunch. You can satisfy your sweet tooth, enjoy something savory, and hello day drinking mimosas. It’s the perfect combination. Especially when it’s also filled with friends. And while I have some classic go-to places for brunch I love to try new places as well. But in a city like Charlotte with so many brunch spots, it can be overwhelming to know where to try next. It seems like every day somewhere new is opening. Some places that are considered hot spots have multi-hour waits no matter what time you go.

So let me offer you at least a little help. I went to OpenTable.com to figure out what Charlotte has rated as the best brunch in town. Some would have made my list, others I don’t necessarily think of as brunch, and a few I’m adding to my list to try! This list features a variety of cuisines not just your typical pancakes, eggs, and waffles. Locations vary from South Carolina to South Park to the lake and many places in between.

Top 20 Charlotte Brunch Spots According To Open Table:

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

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