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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.
Restaurant
300 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Check out Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m!
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.
Restaurant / Market
224 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
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.
Restaurant
401 West 9th Street, Charlotte, NC
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, Amelie’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.
Restaurant / Cafe
4321 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
2424 N Davidson Street, #102, Charlotte, NC
7715 Pineville-Matthews Road, #34B, Charlotte, NC
Aria Tuscan Grill
Restaurant
100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Bonterra Restaurant & Wine Room
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room boasts an elegant, casual setting uniquely rich with ambiance and flavor. Housed in a renovated 110-year-old church in the heart of Dilworth, Bonterra’s interior manages to blend the original architectural features of its historic building tastefully with modern additions. The staff of Bonterra invites you to a dining experience filled with fresh local flavors of Contemporary American Cuisine, delectable desserts, and a diverse wine selection featuring over 200 wines by the glass and another 300 from the private cellar.
Restaurant
1829 Cleveland Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Catawba Brewing Company
The Catawba Brewing Co. grew out of a simple Christmas gift and the love of good beer. A beginner’s home brewing kit gifted Christmas of 1994 began a passion for brewing that could only culminate in creation on a larger scale. It was only natural to take production from a few gallons to a few barrels, and The Catawba Valley Brewing Company was born in the summer of 1999. Catawba Brewing Company in Charlotte is over 14,000 square feet of covered outdoor, indoor, and air-conditioned options, socially distanced for safety while enjoying great food and beers.
Restaurant / Brewery
933 Louise Avenue, #105, Charlotte, NC
Connolly’s on Fifth
Home of the perfect pint, friendly service, and great criac! “If you can’t drop in, smile as you pass.” Connolly’s Irish Pub been serving up creamy pints to the good people of Charlotte since 2001. Connolly’s has been known for their friendly, quick service, and great atmosphere. It is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. It is a great daytime hangout which turns into a lively nighttime spot.
Restaurant
115 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC
Customshop Handcrafted Food
Customshop is a modern trattoria with a neighborhood feel, located in the heart of Charlotte. Their menu offers an eclectic mix of traditional and innovative American dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Spanish cuisine.
Restaurant
1601 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
Dogwood provides delicious regional cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The Carolinas are rich with culinary tradition, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Dogwood was created to put a spotlight on all this good fortune. The flowers in the vase, the drink in the glass, the reclaimed design elements you’ll find throughout the space – every touch is about sharing the warm and social spirit of the Southern table with their gifts. “Come on in. We’ve got your seat ready.”
Restaurant
4905 Ashley Park Lane, Charlotte, NC
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
At Duckworth’s you’ll find a variety of great food from Steaks & Ribs to Pizzas & Wings to Philly Cheesesteaks & Hand Cut Fries. Duckworth’s has all of the major sports packages on Direct TV in high definition so come and watch your favorite teams! Duckworth’s is also known for their outstanding Craft Beer selection. “We pride ourselves on serving brews on tap that you can’t find at just any bar or restaurant. It’s a lot to keep up with, but when you love beer like we do it’s all part of the fun!”
Restaurant
14015 Conlan Circle, Charlotte, NC
9805-D Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC
330 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (Temporarily Closed)
16609 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC
560 Rivers Highway, Mooresville, NC
Fin & Fino
Fin & Fino celebrates the explorer’s mindset and the sailor’s heart with a menu that draws inspiration from seafaring cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Their emphasis on small plates allows for a communal and festive dining experience. Ask your server to give you “The Treatment!”
Restaurant
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, #100, Matthews, NC
Stop by for $2 shuck Monday!
Flour Shop
Emphasizing a traditional style of cooking with fire while using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, Flour Shop’s cuisine is straight forward and focused. Their menu changes frequently to best utilize the ingredients offered by local farmers and fishermen. Chef Trey Wilson is committed to sourcing the freshest ingredients in the Carolinas and even has a substantial garden in his backyard that supplies the restaurant.
Restaurant
530 Brandywine Road, Unit A, Charlotte, NC
Good Food on Montford
Creative American small plates & an eclectic wine list attract a trendy crowd to this rustic spot.
Restaurant
1701 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC
GoodRoad CiderWorks
GoodRoad’s ciders explore the origins of traditional cider through honest craft and wholesome ingredients. They start with nature’s bounty, in orchards that span the Blue Ridge, from North Carolina to Virginia all the way to New Hampshire where true cider apples thrive. GoodRoad sources a diverse variety from their producer-partners at Perry Lowe Orchards, and true spitters, that’s real cider apples, from their friends at Poverty Lane in New Hampshire. GoodRoad also offers two event spaces for rent and are family friendly.
Restaurant / Brewery
117 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC
Pick-up a GoodRoad cider or mead – they come on tap and in cans!
Harry’s Grill & Tavern
Harry’s Grille & Tavern is Southwest Charlotte’s location for a fresh and innovative dining experience, offering upscale casual food, intriguing beverage choices, and personalized service in an atmosphere reminiscent of a New York City gastro-pub. The food, drink, and excellent service at Harry’s embody their promise of a quality and memorable dining experience.
Restaurant
2127 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, #103, Charlotte, NC
Haymaker
Serving farm fresh ingredients and sustainable meats and seafood, Chef William Dissen brings locally inspired and seasonal food to Charlotte. Heirloom ingredients, pickling, preservation, and sustainably sourced seafood and meats lead the way to crafting the menus at Haymaker. The restaurant is as laid back and casual as it is a place to celebrate, evoking the urban heart of the city while paying respect to their country roots. Haymaker is a place for each and all: a neighborhood restaurant and bar, a place for friends to gather, and a destination for business folks and travelers to dine.
Restaurant
225 South Poplar Street, Charlotte, NC
Horace’s Hot Fried Chicken
The legend of hot ‘breakfast revenge’ chicken lives on in Horace’s 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. Please try Horace’s Hot Fried Chicken!
Restaurant
329 South Tryon Charlotte, NC
“Give it a try! I think you will love it! And you gotta try the pickles.” – Horace
It’s Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Corn
It’s Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn Is a family owned gourmet kettle korn company founded in Charlotte, North Carolina. They offer over 60 different unique kettle korn flavors, fresh made in store fruit waters and various tasty treats that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Its Poppin is located inside 7th Street Public Market.
Restaurant
224 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Home of the fried chicken kettle korn!
Johnny Burrito
Quick-serve lunch counter serving burritos and nacho salads, plus tamales on Fridays.
Restaurant
301 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Hailed by many as the best burrito spot in Charlotte!
Legion Brewing
Restaurant / Brewery
1906 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Link & Pin
From delicious meals to beautiful cocktails, your culinary experience at Link & Pin will be unlike any other you’ve ever had. Link & Pin’s culinary-driven menu is at the center of the restaurant experience, with food that’s chef-inspired but approachable. Their cozy bar provides an ideal setting for guests to gather and sip on a glass of wine or a delicious cocktail mixed fresh by one of their experienced bartenders.
Restaurant
155 New Bern Street, Charlotte, NC
9723 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC
Little Mama’s Italian Restaurant
Little Mama’s is the place you come with friends, family, coworkers—anyone you care about. They feature heart warming foods inspired by classic Italian-American recipes. If you’ve never had a meal with them, try the mozz bar and some scratch made pastas.
Restaurant
4521 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC
Little Village Grill
Gyros, falafel, and other Greek comfort bites are served at this little cafe with outdoor tables.
Restaurant
710 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
Lucky Dog Bark and Brew is the area’s only indoor/outdoor dog park with a sports bar. The bar is open to anyone 21 and over. They also provide daycare & boarding services 7 days a week. Whether your dog is ready for a fun day of play in our amazing day care or wants to stay overnight while you are away, the staff at Lucky Dog is ready to love your pup just like you do!
Restaurant / Bar
2220 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC
13835 S Lakes Drive, Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta’s
With a long, proud reputation built on authentic recipes, made from the freshest of ingredients and prepared by the finest culinary minds in the South, Mama Ricotta’s restaurant is the premier Italian dining destination in Charlotte. Their commitment to freshness is one of their most valued traditions – they even house-make their mozzarella! With nearly two decades of success, Mama Ricottas has made it their goal to bring you only the best, with their best.
Restaurant
601 South Kings Drive AA, Charlotte, NC
Winner of the Wine Spectator Award and ranked as “Best Italian Restaurant” by Zagat.
Midwood Smokehouse
Midwood Smokehouse Barbecue is strongly rooted in the BBQ traditions of both the Carolinas and Texas. Whole hog, beef brisket, and other smoked meats are dry rubbed and slow cooked on North Carolina hickory wood.
Restaurant
1401 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
12410 Johnston Road, Charlotte, NC
540-C Brandywine Road, Charlotte, NC
Consistently ranked as the ‘best BBQ in Charlotte”.
Momo Food Truck & Station
Restaurant
117 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC
A family owned and operated restaurant!
Noble Smoke
Noble Smoke is 11,000 square feet of barbecue and beer at the corner of Freedom Drive and Berryhill Road. Almost 2,000 of that belongs to the smokehouse where they cook their meat the traiditonal way: low and slow over hickory coals. Every day, Noble Smoke puts over 1,200 pounds of premium beef, pork, and poultry over hickory coals and let the smoke and heat slowly transform them into barbecue perfection. Great barbecue doesn’t require a lot of fuss, but it does require patients and time – about 6 hours for ribs, 10 hours for pork shoulders, and anywhere from 12 to 14 hours for their brisket, to be more exact. It’s worth the wait!
Restaurant
2216 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC
Paco’s Tacos and Tequila
From the wood-fired grilled fajitas to the cheese enchiladas with chili con carne, Paco’s menu showcases the freshest quality ingredients. The deliciousness is in their details. Each dish was crafted under the expert guidance of James Beard award-winning Tex-Mex culinary expert and cookbook author, Rob Walsh. Central to the flavor-packed dining experience is the bar, with over 100 tequila varieties, several outstanding wines and a selection of beers from Texas, Mexico and North Carolina.
Restaurant
6401 Morrison Boulevard #8A, Charlotte, NC
Panca Peruvian Street Food
Honoring the Panca pepper, Panca serves traditional Peruvian street food in a fast casual style, surrounded by a hip atmosphere without losing its authenticity. As said by Anthony Bourdain, “There are so many products in Peru that are unfamiliar to people in the States… Whole different flavor spectrum. All new. It’s almost like you need a new section of your tongue.” Try their Anticuchos, Ceviches, or any other classic plates and experience a culinary trip through Peruvian streets.
Restaurant
7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, Unit 10A-2, Charlotte, NC
Petty Thieves Brewing Co.
Craft brewers fueled by passion and imagination, exploring the landscape of flavorful, balanced craft beer.
Restaurant / Brewery
413 Dalton Avenue, Suite B, Charlotte, NC
Piedmont Social House
Eat. Drink. Party at Piedmont Social House! The full-service restaurant features Southern inspired cuisine & a vast selection of craft beer and cocktails. Piedmont Social House includes 12 bowling lanes, six party & meeting spaces, billiards tables, ping pong tables, darts, shuffleboard, and cornhole within the walls of their 23,000 square foot Southwest Charlotte location. Whether you’re joining for family night, listening to live music on the patio, attending a work holiday party, or congregating on the bowling lanes with cocktails, Piedmont Social House is the place to be.
Restaurant
2135 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite C, Charlotte, NC
ROCKSALT
Restaurant
512 Brandywine Road, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC
Salud Beer Shop
Craft Beer and Natural Wine Bottleshop/Bar with a kitchen specializing in 100% Wood Fired Pizza. Salud Beer Shop is located in the North Davidson (NoDa) neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. They started out as a bottle shop promoting local and regional craft beers. Today, they continue to grow with 16 beers on tap, and hundreds of craft beer bottles and cans from all over the world.
Shopping
3306 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
Summit Seltzer
Charlotte’s first Seltzery. And the first seltzery on the East Coast, too. Summit Seltzery ferments their hard and non-alcoholic seltzer, and use purees to flavor and condition them, creating a craft beverage – not the seltzer in a can that you’re accustomed to. They’re like a brewery, but for seltzer.
Restaurant / Brewery
2215 Thrift Road, Suite B, Charlotte, NC
The Cellar at Duckworth’s
Enjoy gastropub fare, a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures, signature cocktails handcrafted by their mixologist. The Cellar at Duckworth’s combines gastropub fare from their chef-driven menu, with a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures to their styles, and signature cocktails that are handcrafted to order. Inspired by an era of time that’s long past, the underground space built originally in 1912, naturally has a speakeasy-prohibition-era feel with its original brick walls and exposed ceiling joists.
Restaurant
330 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
The Common Market
The Common Market is an uncommon convenience store, deli, and bar with 3 Charlotte NC locations. Your local spot for an uncommonly good time. Each store uniquely embraces & reflects its neighborhood’s vibe. All are welcome on board. The Common Market strives to bring people together, grow our communities and celebrate diversity. Meet old friends and make new ones while you eat and drink the best stuff around 365 days a year!
Restaurant
235 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC
2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
4420-A, Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC
The Fig Tree Restaurant
Restaurant
1601 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
The Goodyear House
The Goodyear House is NoDaʼs neighborhood gathering place, built on a shared history of community and kinship. Depart from the monotony of life and share in the simple pleasures of a pint and a seasonal small plate beneath the shade of their holly tree. Their menu boasts simple food with complex flavors. From their smoked cashew mac and wedge stack to their red devil chicken and chocolate coconut snack cake, the Goodyear House truly has something for everyone’s taste buds to enjoy. If you want to enjoy a night out, they have live entertainment as well as a full bar on-site.
Restaurant
3032 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
The Stanley
Crafted and curated by James Beard Nominated Chef Paul Verica, the Stanley offers a seasonally driven and locally sourced menu. Their focus is on flavor and technique; incorporating many of today’s dining trends while respecting all ingredients. Their approach is filled with passion for the craft and art of cooking. The food style is a blend of classic foundations, modern techniques, and a creative, whimsical approach.
Restaurant
1961 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
YAFO Kitchen
A fast-casual Middle Eastern street food concept, Yafo Kitchen holds the same high culinary standards and approachable price points Charlotte food enthusiasts have come to expect from Frank Scibelli’s other restaurants. The restaurant and multicultural menu brings an elevated feel to fast-casual food through authentic, daily-made breads, spreads and juices. The experience features vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu options, hormone-free selections, shawarma-spiced rotisserie chicken, hummus made from organic chickpeas and homemade items like pickled vegetables and hot mezze sides.
Restaurant
720 Governor Morrison Street, Charlotte, NC
1331 Central Avenue, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC
1231A East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Cloister Honey
Cloister Honey offers traditional, whipped, and infused honey in a variety of award-winning flavors including ghost pepper, bourbon, cinnamon, vanilla, and lavender. At Cloister Honey, they’re dedicated to preserving the incredible flavor and healthful benefits of natural honey.
Shopping
Charlotte, NC
FairyNerdy
Local Charlotte artist, FairyNerdy, celebrates all things nerdy, sarcastic, and feminist with hand cut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees from original illustrated designs. Get your nerdy on with FairyNerdy!
Shopping
Girl Tribe Co.
A fun graphic tee brand inspired by women empowerment, 90s movie quotes (“hope not sporadically”), sparkling water and champs, pop-up shops and supporting women-owned businesses.
Shopping
1800 Camden Road, #102, Charlotte, NC
Paper Skyscraper
Charlottes award-winning gift shop since it’s founding in 1989. With an eye for design, and a light-hearted sense of humor, the shopping experience at Paper Skyscraper is sure to brighten your day.
Shopping
330 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Southern Yankee Designs
Offering custom products from personalized monogram signs to handmade ornaments.
Shopping
OG Lawn Care
Lawn care services – mowing, edging, weed trimming, blowing, leaf clean-ups, landscaping, and more! Get your free estimate today!
Services
NC Lifestyle Home – Real Estate
Creators of Charlotte Made and Matthews Made, NC Lifestyle Home combines their love for the state of NC and passion for real estate to give you a unique real estate experience. Sellers are provided access to free professional photography, 4K HD video tours, drone videography, and personalized market plans which includes exposure both locally and internationally to sell your home for the best possible price. Buyers are provided with dependable and professional services to ensure that money is not left on the table. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to move, or a long-time resident, NC Lifestyle Home strives to provide a real estate experience that is uniquely tailored to your needs.
Services
Specializing in Real Estate in Greater Charlotte Area
Real estate questions? Ask away! Call or text NC Lifestyle Home at 980-636-3864.
ReVision Design/Remodeling of Charlotte
As a design/build remodeling firm, ReVision Design/Remodeling transforms dated and dysfunctional houses into customized homes using their proven process.
Services
325-C Arlington Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Specialized Landscape Finishing
Offering specialized landscaping services in the greater Charlotte area, Specialized Landscape Finishing is hailed by many as one of the best landscape companies in Charlotte. “Specialized Landscape Finishing’s design, planting, and follow-up is above any other service in my opinion. Love our yard!”
Services
Charlotte, NC
Family-owned and operated!