Guidebook for Charlotte

Emily & John
Guidebook for Charlotte

Food Scene

If you love Italian food and great wine, try this place. We used to live in Princeton, NJ and Emily worked at an Italian restaurant there for 5 years in college--this place is just as authentic. Try the chianti-braised shortribs (John's favorite) or the penne alla vodka (Emily's favorite). It's about a 15-20 minute drive from our house.
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Mama Ricotta's
601 S Kings Dr
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If you love Italian food and great wine, try this place. We used to live in Princeton, NJ and Emily worked at an Italian restaurant there for 5 years in college--this place is just as authentic. Try the chianti-braised shortribs (John's favorite) or the penne alla vodka (Emily's favorite). It's about a 15-20 minute drive from our house.
We've just discovered Eddie's Place, just down the street. It's great for breakfast (served all day!), but is also open super late for dinner. Casual, industrial ambiance and relaxed service, and good if you're on a budget.
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Eddies Place Restaurant
617 S Sharon Amity Rd
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We've just discovered Eddie's Place, just down the street. It's great for breakfast (served all day!), but is also open super late for dinner. Casual, industrial ambiance and relaxed service, and good if you're on a budget.
We love these burgers! There are several locations including Dilworth (this one), Ballantyne, Huntersville, and the airport.
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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East Blvd
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We love these burgers! There are several locations including Dilworth (this one), Ballantyne, Huntersville, and the airport.
Southern Comfort food with a modern twist. Think fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, but all with an interesting chef's take on classic dishes. Great ambiance--very industrial interior but really comfortable at the same time. Brunch is great here but be prepared to wait. Dinner is usually less of a wait time. Portions are HUGE--we sometimes like to share dishes (when we can agree on what to order). They give you biscuits with tupelo honey and homemade jam before your meal. Delicious!
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Tupelo Honey
1820 South Blvd
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Southern Comfort food with a modern twist. Think fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, but all with an interesting chef's take on classic dishes. Great ambiance--very industrial interior but really comfortable at the same time. Brunch is great here but be prepared to wait. Dinner is usually less of a wait time. Portions are HUGE--we sometimes like to share dishes (when we can agree on what to order). They give you biscuits with tupelo honey and homemade jam before your meal. Delicious!

Parks & Nature

This looks far on the map, but actually the greenway entrance is only a block from our neighborhood. From there, you can walk, bike, or jog for a couple of miles down the paved (flat) greenway to McAlpine Park, or go up some of the unpaved trails (more hilly) through the woods off the greenway. It's a great place to enjoy a relaxing walk and get some fresh air.
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麦卡尔派恩溪公园
8711 Monroe Rd
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This looks far on the map, but actually the greenway entrance is only a block from our neighborhood. From there, you can walk, bike, or jog for a couple of miles down the paved (flat) greenway to McAlpine Park, or go up some of the unpaved trails (more hilly) through the woods off the greenway. It's a great place to enjoy a relaxing walk and get some fresh air.

Arts & Culture

Take in a classical concert at Belk Theatre. You may even see us singing in the choir, depending on when you're visiting! The Charlotte Symphony plays beautifully--comparable to the great orchestras across the country. There's also the Knight Theatre, which often features traveling Broadway shows as well as local productions.
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Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon St
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Take in a classical concert at Belk Theatre. You may even see us singing in the choir, depending on when you're visiting! The Charlotte Symphony plays beautifully--comparable to the great orchestras across the country. There's also the Knight Theatre, which often features traveling Broadway shows as well as local productions.
There is also another location on Randolph Road, which is closer to our house but has different collections.
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薄荷博物馆市区分馆
500 S Tryon St
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There is also another location on Randolph Road, which is closer to our house but has different collections.
贝希特勒现代艺术博物馆
420 S Tryon St
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Shopping

Downtown Matthews is just a few minutes away. We'd suggest parking and walking around the area to check out local shops or the Farmer's Market.
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Matthews
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Downtown Matthews is just a few minutes away. We'd suggest parking and walking around the area to check out local shops or the Farmer's Market.

Essentials

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Walgreens
1510 Sardis Rd N
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Target
900 Metropolitan Ave
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Harris Teeter
1351 Chestnut Ln

Drinks & Nightlife

We love the outdoor biergarten here--in the summer, they often have live music and other events such as yoga classes, and in the winter they have a beautiful and fun Christmas Market. Family friendly and be prepared to see lots of cute dogs!
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梅克伦堡老酒厂
4150 Yancey Rd
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We love the outdoor biergarten here--in the summer, they often have live music and other events such as yoga classes, and in the winter they have a beautiful and fun Christmas Market. Family friendly and be prepared to see lots of cute dogs!
Great outdoor space. Often has food trucks--if you can catch Papi Queso there, give them a try for the BEST grilled cheese sandwiches in town. (they have a pop up kitchen at the brewery on certain days of the week--check their Facebook to see when).
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Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins St
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Great outdoor space. Often has food trucks--if you can catch Papi Queso there, give them a try for the BEST grilled cheese sandwiches in town. (they have a pop up kitchen at the brewery on certain days of the week--check their Facebook to see when).
You HAVE to get a flight of these beers. We think the beer here is some of the best in Charlotte.
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Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon St
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You HAVE to get a flight of these beers. We think the beer here is some of the best in Charlotte.
Beer and food trucks...how can you go wrong? If Tin Kitchen is there, try the nachos with braised beef, salsa verde and goat cheese. Trust us.
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NoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd Street
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Beer and food trucks...how can you go wrong? If Tin Kitchen is there, try the nachos with braised beef, salsa verde and goat cheese. Trust us.

Entertainment & Activities

Home of the Carolina Panthers!
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Bank Of America Stadium
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Home of the Carolina Panthers!