NODA
Amelie’s French Bakery
Funky, fun and the most delicious pastries in town. The salted caramel brownie is incredible and they now have locations all over town! $
2424 N. Davidson Street #102
704.376.1781
Cabo Fish Taco
Great tacos. $
3201 N. Davidson Street
704.332.0402
Rat’s Nest
Vintage clothing and boots. $
442 E. 36th Street
704.371.3599
PLAZA MIDWOOD
Bistro La Bon
Interesting and fresh French-inspired food with a huge brunch buffet. $$
1322 Central Avenue
704.333.4646
Boris and Natasha
Unique clothing and shoes. $$
2910 The Plaza
704.375.0079
Lang Van
Voted Best of the Best, this Vietnamese restaurant is great! $$
3019 Shamrock Drive
704.531.9525
Slate
Beautiful interiors store. $$
1401 Central Avenue
704.930.7890
Zada Jane’s
Fantastic brunch. Try the Migas. $
1601 Central Avenue
704.332.3663
MYERS PARK
Good Food
An all-time favorite restaurant. The mussels will make even a vegan wake up at night craving the delicious curried broth! $$$
1701 Montford Drive
704.525.0881
Monkee’s of Charlotte
Cute clothes and shoes for all ages. $$
2839 Selwyn Avenue
704.379.7995
Beads, Inc
Perfect place to design and make your own earrings or necklace. Great gals working there will help. $$
416 Providence Road
704.334.1110
Petit Philippe
For wine and chocolate tasting. Most definitely order a caramel fleur de sel chocolate confection. $$
2820 Selwyn Avenue
704.332.9910
Reid’s
Great wine bar, deli and grocery. $$
2823 Selwyn Avenue
704.377.1312
Tabor
This men’s boutique is an experience! Start by checking out the designer apparel and accessories, then grab an espresso from the coffee bar at the entrance. Finish off with a stroll through the gallery of artwork and books just around the corner. $$$$
421 Providence Road
980.207.4860
SOUTH END/DILWORTH
300 East
Creative American cuisine in a fun quirky setting. $$
300 East Blouevard
704.332.6507
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Great burgers, fried pickles, and beer. Try the Sam I Am. $$
1626 East Blouevard
704.714.4888
Campbell’s Nursery
Gorgeous orchids, perennials, and annuals. $
209 McDonald Avenue
704.331.9659
Common Market
Deli with wide selection of sandwiches, salads, and beer. $
235 West Tremont Avenue
980.207.3187
Crisp
Made-to-order salads. Try the grilled salmon with pesto. $
1412-F East Blouevard
704.372.2010
Fern
Delicious vegetarian restaurant. $
1419 East Blvd. Suite A
704.377.1825
Futo Buta
Some of best ramen in town. Hands down! $$
222 East Bland Street
704.376.8400
GW Boutique
You’ll find amazing deals of name brand items. And each purchase goes toward job training for individuals with barriers to employment. $
3609 South Boulevard
704.916.1630
Jeni’s Ice Creams
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Jeni’s has some original flavors that are outstanding. A favorite is the Wildberry Lavender ice cream on a house-made waffle cone. Yum. $$
1920 Camden Road
980.299.2946
Living Kitchen South End
Vegetarian. $
2102 South Boulevard
704.333.0008
Nikko
Great Sushi, interesting scene. $$
1300 South Blouevard
704.370.0100
Paper Skyscraper
Funky gifts, books and cards. $
330 East Blouevard
704.333.7130
Pinky’s
Great burgers and atmosphere. Super cool bar. $
1600 W. Morehead Street
704.332.0402
Pour Olive
The olive oils and vinegars carried at this local gem are worth the trip and will change your culinary game! The chipotle oil and grapefruit vinegar will make you look forward to eating a salad every day. $$
1528 East Boulevard
980.207.1510
Price’s Chicken Coop
Delicious fried chicken. $
1614 Camden Road
704.333.9866
Rai Lay
A favorite dish at this Thai restaurant is the Kao Soy. It’s full of flavor and delicious. $$
1520 South Boulevard
980.207.0991
Revolution
This men’s shop has a cool edge to it! They carry unique designer men’s (and women’s) apparel and accessories. $$$
227 East Boulevard
704.971.1990
SOUTHPARK
B.D. Jeffries
Beautiful interiors and gift store. They have the best selection of host/hostess gifts and home accessories. $$$
720 Governor Morrison Street, Suite E110
704.364.4004
Capitol
Gorgeous high fashion clothing and shoes. Head upstairs to Poole Shop for even more fashionable finds. $$$
4010 Sharon Road
704.366.0388
Luna Boutique
If you need a casual look for just about any activity or event, Luna will have something for you! They have a great denim selection too. $$
6809 Phillips Place Court
704.554.6000
Peppervine
Newest to the scene in Charlotte and sister restaurant to Artisanal in Banner Elk, NC. Ambiance, cuisine and service all provide a creative culinary experience. $$$$
4620 Piedmont Row Drive
980.283.2333
Rooster’s
Contemporary French cuisine. $$
6601 Morrison Blouevard
704.366.8688
Sloan
Timeless, contemporary fashion. $$
4310 Sharon Road, Suite TO1A
704.338.1400
Thai Orchid
Try the Mekrob and Pad Prik King. $$
4223 Providence Road
704.364.1134
YAFO Kitchen
If you are looking for a quick and fresh meal, this is definitely a go-to. $$
720 Governor Morrison Street
704.365.7130
Yama Asian Fusion
Wonderful Sushi. Try the yuzu peppers on white fish. $$
720 Governor Morrison Street #130
704.295.0905
UPTOWN
Community Matters Cafe
Perfect breakfast/lunch spot with room for meetings. Insider tip: Try the Honey Bee Latte and the Sweet Potato Pancakes. $
821 West 1st Street
980.237.2147
Ormann‘s Cheese Shop
Best local cheese shop—their grilled cheese with fig jam is to die for! $$
224 East 7th Street
980.226.3025
Potts Chocolate
If you’re looking to mix it up and try something educational and fun, grab some friends for a Potts Chocolate Tasting, where they pair chocolates with local beer, wine and/or local cheeses. Salted caramel is a favorite. $$$
619 South Cedar Street
704.773.2734
The King’s Kitchen
Have a nice dinner and support their nonprofit restaurant where funds go toward feeding the poor and operating an onsite job training and life skills development program. $$
129 West Trade Street
704.375.1990
Stay: Charlotte Hotels
Primland
Just a two-hour drive from Charlotte, this is an intentionally thoughtful, eco-conscious, boutique getaway in the most serene mountain setting.
2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia
866.960.7746
The Spa at Ballantyne
It’s the perfect place to make you feel like you have gone away on a girls’ weekend even if only for a few hours. Insider tip: Try the Ashiatsu Massage if you need deep tissue relief.
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
704.248.4141
The Duke Mansion
An epic historic getaway that even locals head to for a night away. Great way to get a true feeling of the elegant South.
400 Hermitage Road
704.714.4400
The Dunhill Hotel
237 N. Tryon Street
704.332.4141
The Ivey’s Hotel
This boutique hotel, formerly Ivey’s department store, has been renovated to provide a modern vintage flair. Request a street side room and view all of the uptown action from your beautiful terrace.
127 North Tryon Street
704.228.1111
The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Don’t miss the rooftop terrace and bar—it provides a spectacular view of the city.
303 South Church Street
704.445.2626
The Marriott City Center
Located right at the center of the city, you’ll have direct access to a stylish cafe, Coco and the Director, and you can enjoy an evening of craft drinks and cuisine at Stoke, the restaurant located inside the hotel (try the oversized donut).
100 West Trade Street
704.333.9000
The Ritz-Carlton
201 E. Trade Street
704.547.2244
The Westin
601 S. College Street
704.375.2600
Play: Things to Do in Charlotte
Truist Field
Home of the Charlotte Knights, the ballpark is in the heart of the city.
324 South Mint Street
704.274.8300
Charlotte Ballet
We are so fortunate to have North Carolina’s oldest professional dance company call Charlotte home. Insider tip: If you can only see one show, get tickets to the Innovative Works.
701 North Tryon Street
704.372.0101
Concert series at Reid’s Fine Foods
Gather your closet 50 friends and grab a cold drink for the concert series on the patio at Reid’s.
4331 Barclay Downs Drive
704.377.7686
Crowders Mountain
Nice hike 30 minutes south of Charlotte.
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC
704.853.5375
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Start at Freedom Park on East Blouevard and walk or ride for miles. There is a kiosk to rent bikes. Go a few miles north and stop for lunch at the Metropolitan Midtown development. It has five or six restaurants that are delicious and vary in price.
Ritz-Carlton K Lounge
Come for jazz on Friday and Saturday. It’s relaxing, entertaining and you can grab a bite or a craft drink while listening to the tunes.
201 East Trade Street
704.972.4405
Romare Bearden Park
A favorite city park.
300 South Church Street
704.432.4280
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Outdoor recreation, athletic training, and environmental education.
1825 Belmeade Drive
704.391.3900
Museums
Belk Theatre
See great Broadway productions.
130 North Tryon Street
704.372.1000
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon Street
704.353.9200
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for AfricanAmerican Arts and Culture
551 South Tryon Street
704.547.3700
McColl Center for Art + Innovation
721 North Tryon Street
704.332.5535
Mint Museum
View stunning artwork from both local and globally recognized artists.
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon Street
704.337.2000
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
704.337.2000
