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Whether it’s the local coffee shop where they know your name by heart, the ice cream store where the children head after a little league game, or the family-owned pizza place you order from on a busy Friday night, local businesses serve as the lifeblood of our community. This year has brought hard times for our local businesses from mandated closures, occupancy restrictions, and safety concerns for our essential workers. We created Charlotte Made to raise awareness for our businesses – to help them prosper again – and to ultimately strengthen our town’s economy.
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The legend of hot ‘breakfast revenge’ chicken lives on in Horace’s Hot Fried Chicken. Horace’s is a new ‘delivery only’ Hot Fried Chicken restaurant inspired by Horace himself and his great technique creating and cooking for over 20 years in Charlotte. The Horace’s Hot team embraced his dedication and inspired ability to make everything taste great. “Give it a try! I think you will love it! And you gotta try the pickles.” – Horace
Address: 327 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
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300 East
Family-run spot serving New American fare in a quaint renovated house with a bar & patio.
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7th Street Public Market
7th Street Public Market is a bustling urban food destination in the heart of Charlotte’s Center City! The Market’s mission is to celebrate the food culture of the Carolinas and promote local and regional farmers, food artisans and entrepreneurs. The Market provides high quality, fresh and affordable food, as well as local products, seven days a week. As a nonprofit, small business incubator, the Market helps local entrepreneurs get their brilliant business ideas started in the Queen City. The Market is located at the base of the 7th Street Station parking deck, between 6th and 7th streets and adjacent to the Lynx Blue Line’s 7th Street stop. Parking is validated for the first 90 minutes with a purchase from a Market business.
Alexander Michaels
Alexander Michaels is an American tavern influenced by the European pubs that came before them They offer a good selection of beer and simple, fresh, well-prepared food that gives you value for your dollar served by a friendly attentive staff in a neighborhood tavern atmosphere.
Amélie’s French Bakery & Café
Amélie’s French Bakery & Café is committed to creating authentic French-inspired pastries, soups, and savories. While they are known for their salted caramel brownies and array of French macaron flavors, Amélie’s also offers soups like Spinach Asparagus Leek soup, sandwiches like Croque Monsieur, and seasonal salads. Each pastry, soup, and salad is made-from-scratch on site with unconditional love.
Aria Tuscan Grill