The journal
Stories from Charlotte's kitchens and neighbourhoods
Fire
Why Charlotte Loves Wood-Fired Cooking
From Piedmont barbecue pits to chef-driven hearths: why smoke and ember define modern Charlotte dining.
Ingredients
The Carolina Produce Calendar
What grows when in North Carolina, and how to cook and shop with the seasons in Charlotte.
Drinks
Charlotte Cocktail Culture: A Field Guide
Smoke, shrubs and local spirits: how the city’s bar programs grew up.
Weekend
Brunch in the Queen City
Biscuits, shrimp and grits, the 2017 “brunch bill” and how to beat the queue.
Guides
Gluten-Free Dining in Charlotte: What to Ask
A practical guide to cross-contact, fryers and flatbreads for coeliac and gluten-sensitive diners.
Ingredients
Urfa, Chimichurri and XO: Global Flavours in Southern Kitchens
The pantry staples reshaping Charlotte menus, and how to use them at home.
City
Grab-and-Go Charlotte: Food Halls, Late Nights and Food at Work
How a working city eats on the move, from food halls to office micro-markets.
Neighbourhoods
South End: Charlotte’s dining neighbourhood
Eating along the Rail Trail and the light rail.