Critic Considers Revolution Pizza & Ale House, Mez

IN THE NEWS: The Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews Revolution Pizza & Ale House (3228 N. Davidson St.; www.revolutionpizza.com) and has a first bite at Mez (210 E. Trade St.). www.charlotteobserver.com

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Nolen Kitchen Revamps; Addie’s Jamaican Closes

IN THE NEWS: The Charlotte Observer’s Helen Schwab Visits Nix Burger & Brew (201 N. Tryon St.; www.nixburgers.com) and reports that Nolen Kitchen has changed its name to Nolen Neighborhood Kitchen & Tavern (2839 Selwyn Ave.), lowered its prices and changed its menu to become more approachable. www.charlotteobserver.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Sapporo […]

Closings Include Colony Grill, Morton’s at South Park

IN THE NEWS: The Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews Red Lion (Arcade Building at the Ayrsley Town Center) and details the opening of 24-hour bakery Amelie’s and the closing of Morton’s The Steakhouse at SouthPark. www.charlotteobserver.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Chima Brazilian Steakhouse (139 S. Tryon St.) and reports the closing of Colony Grill […]

‘Observer’ Critic Reviews BT’s Burger Joint

IN THE NEWS: The Observer’s Robin Hall Domeier reviews BT’S Burger Joint (14130 Rivergate Parkway, www.btsburgerjoint.com). www.charlotteobserver.com
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Soul Food Spot Coffee Cup Closes, Hopes to Reopen

IN THE NEWS: The Observer reports, “Coffee Cup owner Gardine Wilson is confident he can reopen the iconic Charlotte soul food restaurant. A planned restructuring for the University City business, which closed Nov. 10, may include a quick-service line and other changes.” … Helen Schwab reviews Pie Town, while the paper also reports the opening […]

T1 Tapas Opens at Birkdale Village

IN THE NEWS: The Observer’s Helen Schwab details the opening of T1 Tapas at Birkdale Village. www.charlotteobserver.com
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Openings Include Nix Burger & Brew, D’Vine Wine Cafe

IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reports the openings of Nix Burger & Brew (201 N. Tryon St.) and D’Vine Wine Café (14815 John Delaney Drive in Ballantyne Village). charlotte.creativeloafing.com … The Charlotte Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews MezzaNotte. www.charlotteobserver.com
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Critics Consider Bamboo 7 Asian Cuisine, Chima

IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Bamboo 7 Asian Cuisine (15025 Old Lancaster Highway). www.charlotte.creativeloafing.com … The Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews Chima (139 S. Tryon St.; www.chimasteakhouse.com). www.charlotteobserver.com
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Critics Consider Tavern on Park, Mert’s Heart and Soul

IN THE NEWS: The Charlotte Observer’s Helen Schwab has a first bite at The Tavern on Park (1600 Woodlawn Road at Park Towne Village, across from Park Road Shopping Center; www.thetavernonpark.com). www.charlotteobserver.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress rounds up Southern and soul food eateries, including Mert’s Heart and Soul (214 N. College St.). charlotte.creativeloafing.com
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The Wine Shop at RiverGate Shopping Center Opens

IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress details the opening of The Wine Shop at RiverGate in the RiverGate Shopping Center. www.charlotte.creativeloafing.com … In the November issue, Charlotte magazine reviews Nolia (366 N. Caswell St.). www.charlottemagazine.com
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