Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Amelie's is open 24/7 and has a fun and lively atmosphere. The desserts are amazing and there's a full menu of bistro fare as well as great coffee and espresso beverages.
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Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StAmelie's is open 24/7 and has a fun and lively atmosphere. The desserts are amazing and there's a full menu of bistro fare as well as great coffee and espresso beverages.
Great fish tacos and a fun pseudo-Baha vibe.
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Cabo Fish Taco
3201 N Davidson StGreat fish tacos and a fun pseudo-Baha vibe.
This place is only for the true fan of Banh Mi. With all of the construction around it (light rail, woot!) and the war-torn-looking parking lot, you must believe that Mr. Le's pork banh mi is worth the journey. And yes, it is! You can find the shop inside the old Asian Corner mall, behind the grocery store on the right.
Le's Sandwiches & Cafe
217 N Tryon StThis place is only for the true fan of Banh Mi. With all of the construction around it (light rail, woot!) and the war-torn-looking parking lot, you must believe that Mr. Le's pork banh mi is worth the journey. And yes, it is! You can find the shop inside the old Asian Corner mall, behind the grocery store on the right.
Your best option for late-night burgers in NoDa! Also home of delicious craft (not Kraft!) mac 'n' cheese and awesome hot dogs. You'll also often catch a great band out back on the big outdoor bar and patio space.
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JackBeagle's
3213 N Davidson StYour best option for late-night burgers in NoDa! Also home of delicious craft (not Kraft!) mac 'n' cheese and awesome hot dogs. You'll also often catch a great band out back on the big outdoor bar and patio space.
This is the second-best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot of 'em all over the US. The first-best - in case you're wondering - moved too far away, and I don't know if they're as good as they used to be. So now Lang Van is my favorite!
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Lang Van Vietnamese Restaurant
3019 Shamrock DrThis is the second-best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot of 'em all over the US. The first-best - in case you're wondering - moved too far away, and I don't know if they're as good as they used to be. So now Lang Van is my favorite!
Need your barbecue fix while you're visiting the South? This is one of the best barbecue joints around, and it's just a few minutes away. I love the brisket but a mixed plate is a great way to try it all. Caveat: my friends who love bbq chicken do not love it here, but the other smoked meats a delish!
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveNeed your barbecue fix while you're visiting the South? This is one of the best barbecue joints around, and it's just a few minutes away. I love the brisket but a mixed plate is a great way to try it all. Caveat: my friends who love bbq chicken do not love it here, but the other smoked meats a delish!
This place is fancy, and expensive. Go here if you have an expense account or a special occasion to celebrate. It is a delightful experience all around.
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The Fig Tree Restaurant
1601 E 7th StThis place is fancy, and expensive. Go here if you have an expense account or a special occasion to celebrate. It is a delightful experience all around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great hang, make sure you don't miss the action on the back patio. Great selection of craft beer as well as a full bar. Dog-friendly, so bring your pooch or visit with new fur-friends at Hattie's!
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Hattie's Tap & Tavern
2918 The PlazaGreat hang, make sure you don't miss the action on the back patio. Great selection of craft beer as well as a full bar. Dog-friendly, so bring your pooch or visit with new fur-friends at Hattie's!
Some of your favorite artists may have played this place in their early years! You can check out the musical offerings online, or just show up - odds are you will hear some great music and meet some cool people.
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The Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StSome of your favorite artists may have played this place in their early years! You can check out the musical offerings online, or just show up - odds are you will hear some great music and meet some cool people.
This place gets some great acts, check out their lineup while you're in town and you might happen to catch some music that you love!
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Neighborhood Theatre
511 E 36th StThis place gets some great acts, check out their lineup while you're in town and you might happen to catch some music that you love!
I'm partial to brown ale, and Birdsong's Lazy Bird Brown is my favorite! They have a great selection of their latest brews as well as a kombucha offering or two. Dog friendly and great spaces indoors and out. Also usually there's a food truck on hand so you can hang out all evening.
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Birdsong Brewing Company
1016 N Davidson StI'm partial to brown ale, and Birdsong's Lazy Bird Brown is my favorite! They have a great selection of their latest brews as well as a kombucha offering or two. Dog friendly and great spaces indoors and out. Also usually there's a food truck on hand so you can hang out all evening.
While I hesitate to recommend someplace all the way across town (um, like 10 minutes away!), this is an amazing brewery and should be recognized as such. There's a whole other brewery scene in South End you can check out if you're ready to venture away from our lovely NoDa!
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Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins StWhile I hesitate to recommend someplace all the way across town (um, like 10 minutes away!), this is an amazing brewery and should be recognized as such. There's a whole other brewery scene in South End you can check out if you're ready to venture away from our lovely NoDa!
Parks & Nature
Great hiking as well as many amenities for sports enthusiasts including disc golf, volleyball, soccer, cricket, softball and baseball. There's also an excellent dog park near the entrance to the park. If you're hiking or trail-running, check out my favorite trail: the Sierra Loop.
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Centro de Naturaleza y Reserva Natural de Reedy Creek
2986 ROCKY RIVER RDGreat hiking as well as many amenities for sports enthusiasts including disc golf, volleyball, soccer, cricket, softball and baseball. There's also an excellent dog park near the entrance to the park. If you're hiking or trail-running, check out my favorite trail: the Sierra Loop.
Shopping
Great eclectic selection of unique sustainably-imported goods. Fun for browsing and reasonably priced if you want to pick up a gift for yourself or a friend!
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Pura Vida Worldly Art
3202a N Davidson StGreat eclectic selection of unique sustainably-imported goods. Fun for browsing and reasonably priced if you want to pick up a gift for yourself or a friend!
Funky cool clothing store that was outfitting hipsters before that was a thing! I love that they provided a lot of the clothing for "Talladega Nights" when that was filming nearby. Really nice folks run the place as well.
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The Rat's Nest
442 E 36th StFunky cool clothing store that was outfitting hipsters before that was a thing! I love that they provided a lot of the clothing for "Talladega Nights" when that was filming nearby. Really nice folks run the place as well.
Because you might need some stuff and you like those ad campaigns.
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Target
900 Metropolitan AveBecause you might need some stuff and you like those ad campaigns.
Getting Around
I've had good experiences renting from this location. However, they may not be the most timely if you take them up on their slogan "We'll pick you up." :)
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1102 S Tryon StI've had good experiences renting from this location. However, they may not be the most timely if you take them up on their slogan "We'll pick you up." :)
Essentials
If you love TJ's like I love TJ's, you'll feel that the nightmarish parking deck is worth the effort. ;) Great place for reasonably-priced organic groceries and interesting snacks you'll find nowhere else.
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Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveIf you love TJ's like I love TJ's, you'll feel that the nightmarish parking deck is worth the effort. ;) Great place for reasonably-priced organic groceries and interesting snacks you'll find nowhere else.
I actually never go to this grocery store (probably because I was a Food Lion cashier when I was in high school). However, it's mighty convenient if you're staying in NoDa and they recently remodeled the store.
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Food Lion
3009 The PlazaI actually never go to this grocery store (probably because I was a Food Lion cashier when I was in high school). However, it's mighty convenient if you're staying in NoDa and they recently remodeled the store.
For your pharmacy needs and such, CVS is just around the corner. They also have a small grocery section, snacks etc.
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CVS
231 N Graham StFor your pharmacy needs and such, CVS is just around the corner. They also have a small grocery section, snacks etc.