Howl at the Moon Charlotte
Howl at the Moon is a dueling piano bar that is often the first choice for locals looking to celebrate any and all occasions. New players rotate in every hour, and the acts overlap a little bit to form the infamous four-way, allowing for multi-instrument battles. This truly interactive experience is also highlighted by the […]
The Palm Steakhouse
Palm offers fine steaks in the traditional American fashion in cities all over the country, and their Charlotte location is no different. Founders Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi regarded generosity of spirit above all else when they opened the first location in New York City. Down here in Charlotte, the tradition continues as families return […]
Luce Ristorante and Bar
Luce is Italian for light, and the glow achieved by the interior of this restaurant is surely no coincidence. Located in the Hearst Tower Plaza in Center City, Luce has received extraordinary ratings from Zagat and many other outlets. Serving lunch and dinner, Luce is guided by authentic Italian chef, Gabriele Grigolon. The cuisine features […]
Gallery Restaurant
Gallery Bar offers an intimate, modern and comfortable setting for four-star American fare for lunch and dinner. Open daily, the bar offers an extensive wine, single malt scotch, cocktail and martini selection. Monthly wine tastings and seasonal al fresco dining are also available. For dessert, Gallery offers a quiver of ports that is unmatched anywhere […]
Bentleys on 27
Bentley’s on 27 draws its number from the floor on which the dining room is perched within Uptown’s Charlotte Plaza. The restaurant serves classic French dishes set against the sweeping views of the city skyline below. Using a gueridon, a type of mobile cooking cart, orders are prepared tableside as is the tradition in the […]
Barringtons Restaurant
Barrington’s bistro in South Park offers upscale American cuisine with a down-home twist. A menu full of organic and local produce has garnered many awards for the restaurant for their food and their commitment to the environment. Dishes include items such as Chili Rubbed Pork Chop with slow cooked Anson Mills grits, braised collard greens, […]
Basil Thai Restaurant
Downtown’s Basil Thai shows off their exhibition kitchen to allow the sights and sounds of the kitchen to complement the food before and after it arrives at each diner’s table. Favorite flavors like Pad Thai and Curry dominate the menu, as well as less typical fare. Chef Suntorn oversees the menu, using his experiences in […]
131 Main
131 Main has four locations in North Carolina, two of which call Charlotte home. Focused on fresh food and inviting atmospheres, the restaurant has become known by culinary connoisseurs as the perfect place to entertain guests. Their creations feature humble ingredients with extraordinary presentation. In addition to their main menu of sandwiches, fish and meat, […]
U.S. National Whitewater Center
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a massive outdoor recreation facility for rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking. Adjacent to the facility is the Catawba River, another area for watersports. The interior facility features many trails and waterways, for which guests can rent equipment or bring their own.
Reed Gold Mine
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented commercial gold find in the United States. In 1799 Conrad Reed found a 17-pound yellow rock here, and today it attracts visitors to the lure of ore still hidden in the mine. The Reed Mine is open to the public and also has a museum […]
