Charlotte Cravings — The Cravings Queen

Sweet July Cafe in Uptown

Ayesha Curry opens a new all-day cafe in Uptown’s The Ritz-Carlton.

Places to Eat, Places to DrinkThe Cravings QueenJuly 18, 2026Uptown, coffee shop, new businessComment

Half Shell in South End

Half Shell opened earlier this year as a go-to spot for oysters and other seafood specialties.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenApril 29, 2026new restaurant, seafood, South EndComment

Spring Menu at NAPA Restaurants

I was recently invited to try NAPA Restaurants’ new spring menu and I’m giving you an inside look at the must-try dishes.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenApril 23, 2026seasonal menu, wine barComment

Spring and Summer Cocktails at Fahrenheit Charlotte

Here’s what you can order from Fahrenheit Charlotte’s new spring and summer cocktail menu.

Places to Drink, Places to EatThe Cravings QueenApril 15, 2026rooftop restaurant, seasonal menu, cocktail bar, UptownComment

Harriet’s Hamburgers Opens Plaza Midwood Location

Harriet’s Hamburgers new location officially opened in Plaza Midwood and serves as another locale to order the popular double-patty smash burgers, crispy fries and more.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenMarch 5, 2026best burger, Plaza Midwood, new restaurantComment

Charlotte Restaurant Week: Forchetta

I kicked off the January 2025 edition of Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week with a three-course dinner at Forchetta for $45.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenJanuary 24, 2025Charlotte, Charlotte Restaurant Week, Uptown, dinnerComment

Charlotte Restaurant Week

Check out my tips to have a successful restaurant week and read about all of the eateries I try during Charlotte Restaurant Week.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenJanuary 10, 2025Charlotte Restaurant WeekComment

2024 Cravings Queen Awards

I’m highlighting some of my favorite restaurants, bars and bites in Charlotte from 2024.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenJanuary 1, 2025best restaurants, best bars, CharlotteComment

Tinseltown at Billy Sunday Charlotte

Everything you need to know about Tinseltown holiday bar at Billy Sunday Charlotte.

Places to DrinkThe Cravings QueenNovember 23, 2024cocktail bar, Optimist Hall, holidaysComment

Mizu in SouthPark

Rooftop views and Japanese cuisine come together in a sophisticated atmosphere at Mizu.

Places to EatThe Cravings QueenJuly 29, 2024SouthPark, Japanese food, rooftop restaurantComment