INSIDERS’ GUIDE perfect gift for a friend or family member with a refined sweet tooth, or a special treat for yourself.
2935 Providence Road # 104 704.323.8178
Petit Philippe Fine Wine
For wine and chocolate tasting. Most definitely order a caramel fleur de sel chocolate confection.
Photo: Friends of Crowders Mountain
4001 Park Road 704.332.9910
Orrman’ s Cheese Shop
Best local cheese shop— their grilled cheese with fig jam is amazing!
224 East 7th Street 980.226.3025
Reid’ s Fine Foods
This gourmet grocer has several spots around the city, but the SouthPark location is one of our top places to shop North Carolina foods and then grab a drink on the patio with friends.
4331 Barclay Downs Drive, SouthPark 2823 Selwyn Avenue, Myers Park 121 West Trade Street, Uptown 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, Uptown
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Olive
The olive oils and vinegars carried at this local gem are worth the trip and will change your culinary game!
1528 East Boulevard 980.207.1510
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Crowders Mountain( photo above)
Only a 40-minute drive from Charlotte. A great place to hike with the family.
522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain 704.853.5375
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