INSIDERS’ GUIDE
Charlotte
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Kindred( photo right)
Photo: Kindred
Make the trip up to Davidson for delicious seasonal small plates and their to-die-for milk bread and cocktails. It is consistently excellent and always has an interesting menu.
131 North Main Street, Davidson 980.231.5000
Dilworth Tasting Room
The patio at this wine bar’ s original location has all the secret garden vibes. Enjoy a glass of wine or local craft beer and a selection of small bites at a table next to the koi pond.
300 East Tremont Avenue, Dilworth 4905 Ashley Park Lane, South Park 1413 Central Avenue, Plaza Midwood
Rooster’ s
Can’ t go wrong with anything on the menu but the tomato bisque is the best. If you have a sweet tooth, definitely try the coconut cake.
6601 Morrison Boulevard, SouthPark 150 N. College Street, Uptown 15110 Bowl Street # 101, Ballantyne
Pasta
& Provisions
A Charlotte favorite for all your retail wine and pasta needs, P & P also serves delicious sandwiches, pizzas— and yes, pastas— that make for a perfect graband-go lunch al fresco.
1528 Providence Road, Myers Park 4700 Park Road, Madison Park 1600 S. Mint Street, Wilmore
Fiamma Ristorante
Family-owned Italian place tucked into a strip shopping center in Dilworth. It never disappoints!
2418 Park Road 704.333.3062
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