IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews GW Fins (525 N. Tryon St). charlotte.creativeloafing.com … The Observer’s Helen Schwab considers burger spots Big Daddy’s Burger Bar, Topz Healthier Burger Grill, and The Counter. charlotte.com
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IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews The Pizza Peel & Tap Room (4422 Colwick Road) and Angela’s Italian Restaurant (9705 Mintworth Ave., corner of Idlewild and Margaret Wallace) and also reports the openings of: Milwaukee-based Breadsmith (2000 Highway 160 W. Fort Mill, S.C.) and the 13th location (third in town) of Firebirds Wood […]

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IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Tokyo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar (3429 Toringdon Way). charlotte.creativeloafing.com … The Observer’s Kathleen Purvis visits Pio Pio off East Boulevard. charlotte.com
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IN THE NEWS: In its June issue, Southern Living magazine features Charlotte restaurants, including Mac’s Speed Shop, Noble’s, Rooster’s, M5, Customshop, The Penguin, and Upstream. southernliving.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reports the openings of Nolia (366 North Caswell Road) and Ayrsley Village’s Dessert Plus Coffee Bar (2108 A Ayrsley Town Blvd., www.dessertpluscoffeebar.com). charlotte.creativeloafing.com
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IN THE NEWS: The Charlotte Observer’s Robin Hall Domeier reviews Dilla’s (3116 Weddington Road, Matthews, in the Plantation Market Place). charlotte.com
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IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress details the openings of TOPZ Healthier Burger Grill (15025 Lancaster Highway in the Old Lancaster Highway Shopping Center) and Mexicali Rose Restaurant (1510 Concord Ave. in Monroe). charlotte.creativeloafing.com … The Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews The Wine Shop, and visits Cafe Monte (6700 Fairview Road). charlotte.com
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IN THE NEWS: The Charlotte Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar. charlotte.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress considers French-inspired spots, including Amelie’s: a French Bakery (2424 N. Davidson St.). charlotte.creativeloafing.com
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IN THE NEWS: Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress details the openings of Café Monte French Bakery & Bistro (6700 Fairview Road), Robeks Juice (5349 Ballantyne Commons), and Dilworth Coffeehouse (Belk’s at Northlake Mall). charlotte.creativeloafing.com … The Observer’s Helen Schwab reports the openings of Café Monte, Beantown Tavern (in the former Sterling’s restaurant space at The Fountains […]

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IN THE NEWS: Highlights of Charlotte magazine’s May Best of 2008 issue include readers picks for: Best New Restaurant, M5; Best Southern/Soul, Mert’s; and Best Vietnamese, Lang Van … The magazine also reviews 131 Main (1315 East Blvd., www.131-main.com). charlottemagazine.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Punta Cana Caribbean Restaurant & Grill (5230 South Blvd., […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Observer’s Helen Schwab reviews Zada Jane’s, while Vanessa Willis reports the closing of 20-year-old J&K Cafeteria in Pineville. charlotte.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reports the closing of Solera Mediterranean Cuisine (366 North Caswell St.). charlotte.creativeloafing.com
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