These local chefs are sharing their favorite ‘for the culture’ dishes
Six Charlotte-based chefs connect food and culture in honor of Black History Month.
By Katrina Louis | February 1, 2021
HotBox Next Level Kitchen to plant roots in Historic West End
The Concord eatery is part of the growing number of businesses backed by Historic West End Partners.
By Katrina Louis | November 10, 2020
West Charlotte restaurateurs plan second location
LuLu’s Maryland-Style Chicken and Seafood owners plan expansion to Plaza Midwood while dealing with triumphs and tragedy.
By Sabrina Clark | November 4, 2020
From prison to restaurant owners, men behind Renaldo’s Culinary Experience open up about their journey
Chef Renaldo Norris and Mario Recinos opened Renaldo’s Culinary Experience four years ago to show former offenders that they have a second chance at life.
By Jonathan Limehouse | October 28, 2020
Charlotte Black Restaurant Week kicks off its fourth year
This year's event will bring attention to an economic sector that has struggled amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Jonathan Limehouse | October 19, 2020
22 Street Kitchen among four Charlotte restaurants awarded $25,000 Discover program grant
The Creole fusion food truck is one of 200 Black-owned restaurants sharing in the $5 million pool to help Black restaurateurs hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Jonathan Limehouse | September 28, 2020
With uptown empty, Mert’s Heart & Soul struggles to find customers
Most of the industries that play a major role in bringing people uptown were hit hardest by the pandemic.
By David Griffith, The Charlotte Ledger | September 21, 2020
Charlotte Black Restaurant Week dates announced
Culinary event extended for an additional week, taking place Oct. 19-31.
By QCity Metro Staff | September 14, 2020
HotBox Next Level Kitchen wins $25,000 from Discover’s Eat It Forward Program
The program aims to help Black-owned restaurants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Jonathan Limehouse | September 10, 2020
Monica Sauls joins Bojangles as first Chief People Officer
Sauls will become the first-ever African American on Bojangles' senior leadership team.
By QCity Metro Staff | September 8, 2020