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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 25/06/2026

Maman NYC opened its second Charlotte cafe today in South End at Atherton Mill, serving up the brand’s signature sandwiches, salads, coffee and decadent Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies made famous by Oprah. 🗞️ www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 24/02/2026

😢 CLOSED RESTAURANTS WE MISS: So many restaurants that helped shape the Charlotte food scene of today. Here’s what we miss the most about them.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 22/01/2026

👑 QUEEN'S FEAST BEGINS: Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week starts Friday and runs through Sunday, Feb. 1. Who else is ready to eat? 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A slightly angled, close-up shot of an appetizer presentation featuring six individual pork belly bites, each served on a small, oval-shaped white tortilla. The succulent pieces of pork belly are glazed with a glossy, dark sauce and topped with a bright red, diced cube of watermelon, some with a sprinkle of green herbs. The appetizers are arranged in two rows of three on a rectangular white plate, which is slightly blurred towards the edges, suggesting a focus on the food. The background is dark and out of focus.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 12/01/2026

🍊 BLOOD ORANGE IS BACK: Taco Mama's seasonal blood orange margarita has returned, featuring a made-to-order approach with fruits that are sliced, muddled or squeezed daily. 📸: Courtesy of Taco Mama

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 12/11/2025

Did anyone get to see the Aurora last night? Send us your photos to charlottefive@charlottefive.com or drop them in a comment below ⬇️, and we might use them for publication. If you missed them last night, not to worry: There's a chance they will be visible tonight, too. ✨

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 23/10/2025

🍔🍟 OPENING DAY: NADC Burger, the cult-favorite Wagyu cheeseburger concept that stands for Not a Damn Chance, is opening its doors Friday at The Alley at Latta Arcade in uptown Charlotte. www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A wide shot of the front counter at a modern burger restaurant. An employee in a black hoodie and beanie is handing a white to-go bag across the dark counter to a customer seated on a red chair. Another customer sits beside them. The background features a large, colorful abstract mural on the wall and a digital menu screen displaying "NADC BURGER."

A tight, close-up shot of two hands holding a juicy double cheeseburger. The smashed patties have crispy edges and are covered in melted yellow cheese, dill pickles, and a creamy pinkish sauce that drips down the side, all on a soft, golden bun.

A close-up, overhead shot of a brown cardboard container filled with loaded french fries, resting on a dark, slatted wooden table. The fries are generously topped with a melted cheese sauce, finely diced green chiles, and seasoning. Small cups of dipping sauce and a burger are partially visible around the container.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 21/10/2025

🔥🐔 MORE HOT CHICKEN: Dave's Hot Chicken is opening a fourth Charlotte-area location this week, hot on the heels of PoppyCox's Optimist Hall opening. Dave's Hot Chicken's newest restaurant is at 9711 Northlake Ctr. Pkwy., Suite A. It joins shops in Plaza Midwood, University City and Rock Hill.

A close-up, overhead shot of a black tray overflowing with food. The left side is piled high with bright red, crispy fried chicken tenders, while the right side features a stack of several chicken sandwiches on toasted buns, dripping with melted cheese and a creamy orange sauce. A pile of dill pickle slices rests in the center. The tray is held by a tattooed hand over a gray concrete background.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 14/10/2025

🎮 TATTOO STUDIO MOVES: Glitch Tattoo, a queer-owned tattoo space known for its artistry and inclusive environment, will open at Camp North End in November after outgrowing its Steele Creek location. 📍 1701 N. Graham Street, Suite 113, Charlotte, NC 28206

A close-up shot of a freshly completed black and gray tattoo on a person's skin. The intricate design features the portrait of a fantasy character, possibly an elf, with pointed ears, freckles, and a determined expression. The image includes dark hair styled with an undercut, and a small, raven-like creature is perched on the head. The artist has used fine linework and detailed stippling for shading.

A close-up of a large, intricate tattoo on a person's upper arm. The design, rendered primarily in black and gray, features a monstrous, wolf-like figure with sharp, blood-stained teeth accented with red ink. A bandaged arm holds a chain with a detailed locket, also touched with red. The tattoo is freshly completed and rests on a white paper towel.

Two smiling tattoo artists stand side-by-side, proudly displaying several colorful, cartoon-themed awards that read "1st Place Winner Videogame." The artist on the left wears a bandana, ear gauges and a black cutoff shirt, while the artist on the right has a mullet and a black t-shirt. Both have tattoos on their arms. They appear to be in a large event space or convention hall.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 14/10/2025

🍐 She drove an hour+ from her house in Charlotte for a $21 viral fruit pastry. Was it worth it? 🗞️ Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 07/10/2025

The South End location will have an expanded beverage program with cold brew lattes, mimosas, beer, and seltzers, plus a new breakfast menu. 📍 Plaza Midwood: 913 Pecan Avenue 📍 South End: 2127 Hawkins Street 📸: Courtesy of Cheat's

A hand holds up a large hero sandwich against a dark background. The sesame seed bun is filled with crispy fried chicken, a creamy slaw, and is generously topped with a thick layer of finely grated white cheese.

A close-up overhead shot of four different hero sandwiches, cut and arranged on red and white checkered paper. The sandwiches are packed with various fillings, including one with fried chicken and grated cheese, and another with steak and crispy fried onions.

A dramatic, close-up shot of a gloved hand holding a hot hero sandwich on a sesame seed bun. Melted white cheese oozes and stretches impressively from the sandwich, which is filled with grilled meat, while wisps of steam rise against a dark background.

A person's hand holds a hero sandwich against a black apron. The sandwich is generously drizzled with a creamy orange sauce and topped with sliced jalapeños, pickled red onions, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 23/09/2025

🍸 'WICKED' DRINKS: Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo is celebrating "Wicked" at the Blumenthal with drink specials through Sunday. 🍋‍🟩 Elphaba’s Elixer — Cazadores Blanco, Midori, lime and simple syrup ($17) 🌺 Glinda's Glow — Ketel One Grapefruit Rose, St. Germain, hibiscus syrup and grapefruit juice ($17)

A close-up of two vibrant cocktails on an outdoor rooftop deck. The drink in the back is a green martini in a glass with a black sugar rim. In the front is a red drink on the rocks, garnished with a citrus wheel. Tall city buildings and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 17/09/2025

🍅 LOCAL COOKBOOK: The Davidson Farmers Market will release a new cookbook this fall, featuring recipes from the community and profiles of local farmers. Proceeds will directly benefit the Market's mission of sustaining farmers.

A tan cookbook reads "The Davidson Farmers Market Cookbook: A tribute to the farmers who feed us and the town that sustains us" and has a photo of fresh, colorful produce in the center.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 02/09/2025

🍦 SWEET FUNDRAISER FOR THE ARTS: Jeni's Ice Cream in South End is partnering with the Mint Museum on Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. Order a "Curated Scoop," and 25% of your purchase will be donated to support the arts in Charlotte. 📍 1920 Camden Road 📸: Jeni's Ice Creams

A minimalist and colorful photo showing the hand of a Black person with dark nail polish and a vibrant green blouse holding a waffle cone. The cone has two round scoops of pink frosé ice cream and is set against a simple, light blue studio backdrop.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 25/08/2025

🦚 SOUL GASTROLOUNGE IS BACK: 🍣 Dinner service will begin today at the reopened restaurant, featuring the same small plates and sushi that regulars will remember. The DJ booth is back, too, along with the fun vibes and good times.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 21/08/2025

🍳 BRUNCH BITES: Looking for a weekend activity? Spend a Sunday brunching at The Public House, where the Bloody Marys are appropriately garnished and the mimosas are flowing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 📍 300 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202

A close-up shot of a tall glass filled with a Bloody Mary cocktail. The glass has a salt rim and is garnished with a lemon wedge, a lime wedge, a skewer with two green olives, and a large piece of crispy bacon. The reddish-brown drink is filled with ice, and the glass is resting on a dark wooden table with a blurred background.

A shallow depth-of-field shot of a table with several plates of brunch food and drinks. In the foreground, a plate of what appears to be fried potato cubes is visible, along with a cut orange. In the middle ground, a tall glass of a clear drink and a wine glass with a white wine are in sharp focus. The wine glass has condensation on the outside. In the blurred background, a plate with two fried eggs, bacon, and more potatoes is visible, along with a glass with a green drink.

A high-angle, close-up shot of a person's hand holding a wooden charcuterie board. The board is filled with an assortment of cured meats, including sliced salami, and different kinds of cheeses. It is garnished with a bunch of red grapes, small dill pickles, a bowl of grainy mustard, and a bowl of what appears to be a creamy ricotta cheese or a similar spread.

A close-up shot of a mimosa cocktail and its components on a table. A tall wine glass with a sparkling, light yellow beverage is in sharp focus, with condensation on the glass. A small bottle of what appears to be rosé sparkling wine is visible to the left, and a small carafe of orange juice is in front of it. The background is a blurred outdoor setting with a tree and city street.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 21/08/2025

✈️ Swapping Charlotte streets for the cliffs, castles + coastal roads of Ireland. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A beautiful, scenic view of a wide, calm river flowing through a lush green landscape. On the right side of the riverbank, a large, historic gray stone building with many windows is nestled among dense trees and well-manicured lawns. A small bridge is visible in the distance on the left. The scene is framed in the foreground by the green leaves and branches of a tree, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 15/08/2025

🏔️ ADVENTURE LODGING EXPANSION: The U.S. National Whitewater Center has debuted Adventure Lodging, a collection of lodges across the Southeast Whitewater Adventure Lodging that brings the outdoor lifestyle beyond Charlotte. 📸: @usnwc

A tranquil aerial shot of a small white house with a green metal roof and a red brick chimney. The house, named Big Creek Lodge, sits on a grassy lawn next to a calm pond with a small wooden deck extending over the water. A black pickup truck is parked on a dirt road to the right of the house. The entire scene is surrounded by a dense green forest under a cloudy sky. The reflection of the house is visible in the still water of the pond.

An aerial shot of a rustic stone and wood building with a metal roof and a large chimney, situated on a stone patio overlooking a tranquil pond. The building has an open-air porch with seating, and its reflection is visible in the still water of the pond. A lush green lawn and walking path lead up a gentle hillside behind the building, surrounded by a dense forest under a bright sky with white clouds.

A rustic, small, orange-red cabin with a metal roof and a stone chimney. The cabin has a dark green front door with a small window, and a small porch roof supported by two wooden posts. It is nestled in a lush, green forest with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees. The foreground shows a small grassy lawn with bushes in front of the cabin.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 14/08/2025

🐕 CHARLOTTE PUP CRAWL IS BACK: A favorite fall tradition returns to HopFly Brewing on Saturday, Oct. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. The Charlotte Pup Crawl is a dog-friendly festival to support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control.🧵

A small black dog wearing an orange vest leaps high into the air to catch a purple football in its mouth. The photo is taken at an outdoor event with vendor tents in the background.

Two event attendees kneel and smile behind their three dogs in front of a "Charlotte Beer" banner. The dogs include a large reddish-brown retriever, a tan dog in a harness, and a smaller shaggy dog.

Vendor tents for "Pet in the City" and "Coolvio" are set up at an outdoor pet event in a parking lot. Several attendees and their dogs browse the products on a sunny day.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 13/08/2025

🍔🥩 COMFORT FOOD INCOMING: A new restaurant aiming to satisfy Charlotte’s cravings — Mother’s Comfort Food & Cocktails — is opening tomorrow in the Park Road Shopping Center spot where Cantina 1511 once operated. 🗞️ Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A diner holds a cheeseburger with both hands over a tray of french fries. The burger is filled with a patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Two diners share a meal at a restaurant booth. One person lifts a forkful of pasta while their companion holds a glass of white wine. A large salad is also on the table.

A person scoops a spoonful of loaded tater tots from a cast-iron skillet. The tots are covered in cheese sauce and ground meat.

A person uses a knife and fork to cut into a grilled steak on a plate. The steak is served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 01/08/2025

🍷 SPANISH WINE MASTERCLASS RETURNS: Bulla Gastrobar is hosting its third Spanish Wine Masterclass on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This Summer White Wine Edition features three Albariño wines from Spain's coastal Rías Baixas region, perfectly paired with traditional tapas.

A hand holds a fork, lifting a single cooked shrimp from a small black cast-iron skillet filled with more shrimp in garlic and oil. Next to the skillet sits a piece of crusty bread, with a cocktail glass visible in the background.

A bottle of Pazo Torre Penelas Albariño white wine sits on a marble windowsill next to two glasses filled with the wine. Through the window behind them, lush green foliage is visible.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 30/07/2025

🍪 NOW OPEN: Cara's Cookies opens at Camp North End

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 29/07/2025

Dubai-style chocolate has landed in Charlotte and it’s as crunchy, creamy, and dreamy as you imagined. Here's where to find it (before it sells out again). 💚🍫

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 15/07/2025

🎨 PUBLIC ART: A new piece by international sculpture artist Blessing Hancock has been unveiled at Charlotte's new Firehouse #45, still under construction. 📍 5800 North Tryon St.

A new sculpture by Blessing Hancock has been unveiled at Charlotte's new Firehouse #45, still under construction, at 5800 North Tryon St.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 15/07/2025

🥩YOUR FAVORITE STEAKS ARE AT CHOPHOUSE 101 🥩 Readers’ choice poll results are in! Thanks to all who voted! “We started from the bottom. Now we’re here.” That’s how Carlos Hernandez describes the journey of owning what’s been voted the best steak spot in the Charlotte area.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 17/06/2025

🐾 FINAL WEEK TO ENTER RESCUE BREW: Charlotte pet lovers, you have until Monday to submit your furry friends for a chance to become the face of a limited-edition beer.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 16/06/2025

🎶 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks will take the stage at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center this fall in one of eight Live Nation shows added to her U.S. tour. #clt #fleetwoodmac Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 02/06/2025

🌭 Got that dog in you? Charlotte does — and it’s more than just a summer fling www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 28/05/2025

🥩 ⛔ Charlotte’s last location of McCormick & Schmick’s has closed, leaving fans of upscale steakhouse dining one option fewer in uptown. #charlotte #food #nc Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 04/05/2025

Wait, did Kendrick Lamar say "Hey, Atlanta" ... or "Carolina" last night in Charlotte? 👀 Listen to the audio then tell us what you hear! 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 03/05/2025

🥳 LOVIN' LIFE photo dump so far. Are you out at the festival? Enjoying it? Let us know!

Two musicians holding guitars perform at the front of the stage. One has a green hat and sunglasses. Another musician plays guitar behind him, with a drummer at the back. A photographer is in the center at the back holding up a camera and wearing a trucker hat.

Crowds smile for the camera, with two men and a woman front and center. The man on the left has sunglasses and is holding a glass of clear liquid. The man in center is holding up peace signs on both hands and has on a blue shirt that says Cynthia and has a cartoon of a blonde white woman with her hair sticking up and out, and she's partially balding. He's also wearing sunglasses. The woman on the right is holding up a peace sign with one hand and a phone in the other. All three are smiling as well as some people visible in the background. The Charlotte skyline is behind them, with an overcast sky.

A group of people are shown shoulder-to-shoulder, crowded in for an outdoor concert. A bald man front and center smiles. Another man in the crowd is wearing a banana suit. A city skyline is in the background.

At sundown, a crowd stands facing a stage with most of their backs to the camera. A video of a man singing is large on the side of the stage. The video has orange and red tones, as does the stage, which is too far away to see someone performing on.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 30/04/2025

🎉NIGHTCLUB GRAND OPENING: A new nightclub, which had a soft opening in March, has taken over the space of a former sports bar in uptown Charlotte, near Bank of America Stadium. Its official grand opening is Friday. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A white plate on a black table shows jollof rice, salmon, dip, vegetables and a slice of lemon.

An empty restaurant and nightclub shows chairs at tables and along an empty bar. The lighting is blue/purple.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 28/03/2025

“In a world that’s upside down sometimes, we’ve still got food — we can all agree on that." Meet Charlotte's Sam Diminich, a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. 🗞️: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 26/03/2025

🍴 “I believe in using food to tell a story. ... Very few food dishes come from a cultural perspective that don’t have a story behind them.” Meet Chayil Johnson of Community Matters Cafe, a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. 🗞️: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 03/02/2025

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 31/01/2025

🏆 SOUTHERN LIVING FAVORITES: If Charlotte’s known for one thing, it’s definitely its delicious and diverse dining scene. In a place where “there’s a little bit of everything,” Southern Living revealed the list of the top restaurants in the city. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

People in a line waiting to order outside a small red building with a sign reading Brooks' on the outside. Some are wearing neon yellow vests; all are wearing jeans. One woman has a shirt that says "You are loved".

A drive in menu and speaker to order is shown in the foreground with cars parked in drive-in slots in the background. Yellow parking lines are shown on black asphalt.

A platter with pink edging and pink flowers with green and purple leaves is shown with four cannolis on it, dusted in powdered sugar.

Hands are holding a pizza platter with a cheese pizza drizzled in pesto and tomato sauce.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 21/01/2025

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODES: Season 2 of Our New South — the Levine Museum of the New South’s podcast — has dropped. The first episode on Southern foodways features James Beard nominee chef Greg Collier and his wife/business partner, Subrina Collier, of Uptown Yolk and 3rd & Fernwood. 📷: Greenwood Ave

Chef Greg Collier and his wife and business partner, Subrina Collier, will be featured on the first episode of Season 2 of The Levine Museum of the New South's Our New South podcast. Photo by Greenwood Ave

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 17/01/2025

🚫TIKTOK BAN? Here’s a breakdown of the potential TikTok ban, explained in less than 60 seconds. What are content creators in Charlotte planning next? 🗞️DETAILS: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 08/01/2025

🌮 NEW RESTAURANT ALERT: Faustino and Dominga Hernandez have opened their second Lake Norman-area Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant in Mooresville. The couple’s menu features homemade recipes for its meat, beans, rice and other popular foods at their first location.

Faustino Hernandez, a Mexican man with dark hair and glasses, stands in the foreground with his arms crossed. He's wearing a blue button-down shirt which reads Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant. He has a black ink pen in his pocket. Behind him is a restaurant dining room with orange walls, tiled floors and wooden booths and tables with straightback chairs.

Colorful drinks in margarita glasses are lined up on a restaurant bar. The drinks are blue, red and green and have orange and lime garnishes.

A white, circular platter is shown with lettuce, oranges, tomatoes, avocado and fried foods. In the center is a pink bowl with a floral design. It holds ceviche.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 19/12/2024

☕️ A NEW YEMEN COFFEE SHOP HAS ENTERED THE CHAT: Qahwah House is now roasting in Plaza Midwood! 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 12/12/2024

📚 Here are our favorite reads of 2024. Which books kept you turning the pages? 🗞️ Full list: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 11/12/2024

🫶 IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: As Asheville restaurants like Vivian close their doors, what will happen to the city’s culinary magic? 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Chef Ashleigh Shanti is shown at at Cúrate restaurant, facing the camera, giving an unknown man a hug. She is smiling and wearing all white with a gray baseball cap. Other people surround and converse in the background.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 10/12/2024

🙏 A BEACON OF HOPE: Much of historic section of Hurricane Helene-ravaged Swannanoa suffered catastrophic damage. Yet, as one longstanding restaurant shows, the community is resilient. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Amid rubble from Hurricane Helene sits a food truck with the words "Okie Dokies" on the side. A building with a red roof is on the side and appears to be off of its foundation, and lumber and other debris are in the foreground and behind. Trees surround, with green leaves.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 10/12/2024

🎄 BEST HOLIDAY DISPLAYS: Ready to drive around and look at Christmas lights? We've got the list for you! Every year, we ask you to send us your favorite houses around Charlotte that are decked out for the holidays. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv... 📸 Alex Cason

A two-story white home with dark shutters has lighted holiday decorations spanning the front yard, both by the street (not shown) and the home. Green grass is shown in the foreground, and there are two trees without leaves.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 06/12/2024

🚗🎄🎅 Christmas Town U.S.A. is calling. Do you go every year? 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A visit to Santa in McAdenville, also known as Christmas Town U.S.A.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 05/12/2024

🍕 PIZZA SCOOP: King of Fire is now open in uptown Charlotte at The Green, bringing 2024 World Pizza Champion Silas Chapman’s popular food truck pies to a permanent space. 🗞️: More details coming to CharlotteFive.com and in tomorrow’s newsletter (sign up at the link in bio!)

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 05/12/2024

🥃 NEW SPEAKEASY: A long-awaited speakeasy in downtown Rock Hill will open next week. Elsie’s at Kounter opens Dec. 13. 📍 135 E. Main St. in Rock Hill, SC The spot is part of Kounter restaurant started by Rock Hill native Rob Masone. 🗞️Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A bar with dark colored walls and wooden shelves for liquor is shown with pink velvet and gold barstools in the foreground.

A windowless bar is shown with dark walls, navy chairs and footstools on the left side, a corner of a green couch on the right, pink velvet and gold barstools behind around a bar. There are wooden shelves in the background with liquor and a decorative brown and white floor is shown in the center of the photo. A row of lights hangs over the bar with two chandeliers next to them. Arched mirrors adorn the left wall.

Behind a bar are wooden shelves holding bottles of liquor. A lamp is on the bar and lights hang from overhead.

Two plush, green velvet chair-and-a-half chairs are shown side by side with wooden legs. A decorative purple wall is behind with a purple and gold lamp on a table. Part of the floor is shown, which is a purple/brown and white color.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 05/12/2024

🫒🥖 TAPAS AT OPTIMIST HALL: Spanish “snackies” arearriving at Optimist Hall, where Marina’s Tapas food stall will open tomorrow. The food will be “super simple, nothing over-complicated … no-frills,” chef Andres Kaifer told CharlotteFive. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A traditional Spanish baguette sandwich with procuitto and a white cheese called a bocadillo is shown on a wooden cutting board which is placed on a wooden table.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 04/12/2024

🎵 CHARLOTTE SPOTIFY WRAPPED: Spotify Wrapped 2024 is officially here, and these were our city's top 5 songs this year: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Artist Post Malone on stage in a squat with a microphone singing to a crowd below him. He's wearing shorts (unseen), white shoes and socks and a white T-shirt.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 04/12/2024

🥗👎 DO WE HATE HEALTHY FOOD? Local food content creator Cory Wilkins, aka @thadailyspecial.bsky.social recently posed a question that kicked off an interesting conversation among Charlotte food content creators. Does posting unhealthy food get more views? 🗞️ www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Black man wearing glasses, a black shirt and blue jeans, poses with an SLR camera over plates of food and a cocktail, set on a black table at a rooftop restaurant with the word "reserved" on the table. There is astro turf in the background, a blue sky overhead, and the tops of city buildings off to the right side. The food includes pancakes, french fries, a sandwich, ketchup and more.

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CharlotteFive @charlottefive.com · 04/12/2024

🎄 CHIMNEY ROCK CHRISTMAS: Western North Carolina’s Chimney Rock Village, while still recovering from the catastrophic flooding and devastation of Hurricane Helene, will open to the public for a one-day holiday event. 🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A red sign reading Christmas Cottage in Chimney Rock Village with debris from its torn-down building that was condemned after Hurricane Helene. Mountain ranges are shown in the distance as well as other shops.

On the left side of the photo, brown Chimney Rock Village shops are shown in Western North Carolina. Under the Rock and April’s Boutique signs can be seen.

On the left are materials for cleanup after hurricane. On the right is a brown shop with boarded up doors and windows on the bottom level. A pitched upper level shows off vertical glass windows. An American flag hangs from a porch column. A man stands behind it.

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