IN THE NEWS: The Charlotte Observer’s David Perlmutt writes the obituary of Billy Ray Spoon, who’d fed generations at his South Boulevard restaurant Bill Spoon’s Barbecue. Spoon, 78, died Aug. 24 after a brief illness. … Helen Schwab reports: Frank Scibelli (Cantina 1511, Mama Ricotta’s) will open Big Daddy’s Burger Bar around mid-October at 1626 East Blvd., replacing the recently closed Jaimama’s … A third 131 Main is slated to take over the recently closed Patou spot at 1315 East Blvd. … At the Arboretum, look for the recently closed Dakotas to reopen about Oct. 1 as New South Kitchen & Bar, says chef-owner Chris Edwards … Monty’s Seafood Grill has opened (15205 John J. Delaney Drive, formerly Providence Bistro at Ballantyne, www.montys-grill.com; 704-541-0377) … Joe Marusak reports that Rusty’s Deli & Grille, a south Charlotte fixture, has expanded to Lake Norman with the opening of a location Aug. 28 in the Morrison Plantation development in Mooresville. … Rich Haag features Cook Out’s newest restaurant, North Tryon Street at the Mallard Creek Bridge, while Robin Domeier’s Get It To Go column reviews City Hot Dogs (1408 East Blvd., 704-335-3700, www.cityhotdogs.com), while Vanessa Willis features Kilwin’s (14835 John J. Delaney Drive, 704-369-5250). … charlotte.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Union County barbecue joints EB’s Bar-Be-Cue (633 Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, 704-821-6958) and Stallings Rock Store Bar-B-Q (3116 Old Monroe Road, Stallings, 704-821-0668). charlotte.creativeloafing.com

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