Food & Drink
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Queen’s Orders Honey Brings Beekeeping to the Public
Justin Orders has been into bugs for as long as he can remember. While other kids got into video games…
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Ever Andalo and the Curse of North Davidson Street
“I haven’t tasted an actual tomato,” said the 10-year-old girl at my group’s table at Ever Andalo one night when…
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The Waterman Fish Bar Gets Its Sea Legs at New Cornelius Location
The Waterman Fish Bar, located on South Boulevard near Ideal Way, has reimagined the neighborhood seafood joint in the South…
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Charlotte Baker Pushes Boundaries of Cheesecake With Lé Cakes
Charlotte baker Anheleta Chatman isn’t a huge fan of sweets, which is ironic considering that she runs a business that…
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Black-Owned Coffee Shops Reclaim the Culture in Charlotte
Coffee was born in and is indigenous only to Africa. In fact, it is named for its region of origin,…
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Chef Alex Verica Builds His Own Name with New South End Spot PARA
Chef Alex Verica’s new restaurant PARA, which emerged fully formed and ravishing from the ashes of the former Zeppelin space…
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Market Owner and High School Coach Faces Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior
Jim Seidel is an established member of his community, both as a business owner and youth volleyball coach. He has…
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Crowntown Cannabis Consumption Lounge to Feature Infused Treats
Most small businesses experience their biggest rush during the holiday season from November through December. But for Michael Sims, co-owner…
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Boozin’ on a Budget Goes to University City
For this year’s Beer Issue, we thought it would be fun to carry out another edition of our Boozin’ on…
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El Puro Cuban Restaurant Offers Snapshot of Pre-Revolutionary Havana
Emmanuel Pérez is often told he’s a lot like his father, Idael — a friendly person, always talking, explaining, trying…
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Workers Speak Out About Toxic Atmosphere at 5th Street Group Restaurants
Become a Member: Become a Nerve Member and support community stories like this one. In the decade since its 2012 opening,…
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Ho Ho Cherry House, Lam’s Kitchen and the Myth of Authentic Chinese Food
If there is one guaranteed way to shake up standard dinner repartee with otherwise politically and culturally savvy friends, then…
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A Guide to 2022 Spring Events in Charlotte
Listen, we can’t say whether the pandemic is over or not, but we can let you know about these outdoor…
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Historic West End Partners Pursue Grocery Co-Op in Corridor
Tainted meat, expired produce and blight; that’s how J’Tanya Adams describes some of the grocery stores she’s seen in the…
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Starlight on 22nd Signifies a Passing of the Torch by NoDa Pioneers
“Can we change the music? It’s just not very chill.” I looked up from my phone — killing time while…
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Carolina Farm Trust Facility Aims to Fill Void in West Charlotte
Carolina Farm Trust CEO Zack Wyatt kicks our interview off with a simple phrase: “Every major geopolitical issue we have…
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