Guides, Tips, and Life in Charlotte North Carolina

[6.7] Victoria Yards is solid, but too easy.

It's craft beer, live music, and food trucks. It's a prime example of the maxim "minimize effort, maximize impact." This fail-proof executio

[4.6] Lost & Found is a joke, and they'll laugh all the way to the bank.

Lost & Found would crash and burn in a just world, but they have neon signs, pink couches, and an insta-meme gimmick.

15 basic things Charlotteans post on Instagram

1) Mid-stroke at at the golf course in khaki shorts and a branded polo.

[9.1] Cicchetti is a masterclass in nuance and thoughtfulness.

Well-constructed, smart, and satisfying, Cicchetti is a statement piece for Uptown dining and instant gem of the city.

[1.6] Taco Mama is nearly inedible.

Charlotte has a weird affection for chains. Key infuriating examples include the much-hyped Snooze AM flourishing right down the street...

[6.8] El Thrifty Social is lovably basic.

El Thrifty Social is a serviceable effort whose practicality (and unexpectedly killer margaritas) will make it a success.

[5.9] Papi Queso @ Optimist Hall limps to adequacy.

Remember the ancient time of 2016? It's when I bought my "I'm With Her" bumper sticker from the Hillary Clinton online shop, no one had...