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🔊 DOES RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE MATTER?: Good food is a must, but does the atmosphere matter when you’re dining out in Charlotte?

From lighting and noise levels to service and overall vibes, a restaurant’s ambiance can make or break the experience. A lively atmosphere might be perfect for a night out with friends, while a quieter setting could be better for date night.

And let’s be honest, even great food can be overshadowed by poor service or a noisy dining room. So, is it all about what’s on the plate, or does the setting matter just as much? What other factors do you consider when you’re choosing where to eat in Charlotte?

Let us know in the comments.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

#CharlotteNC #CharlotteEats #CLTFoodie #DiningOut #RestaurantAtmosphere

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👻 COSTUME QUEST: Y’all, I really need help finding a Halloween costume.

I headed to Morris Costumes (@morriscostume) in Charlotte on the hunt for a costume, debating between options like a firefighter and a pirate (because why not?).

But beyond the endless racks of costumes, I found a family business with a history just as wild as its inventory. Since the 1960s, the Morris family has gone from selling costumes out of their basement to creating looks for Hollywood productions and even making mascots for Bojangles.

Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com to discover how Morris Costumes became a Charlotte institution — and why there’s a lot more to this store than Halloween.

📍4300 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205

#MorrisCostumes #CharlotteNC #Halloween #HalloweenCostume #CharlotteHistory

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🐷 CRAZY CUISINE: In the Charlotte area, pigs can be improper, blind — and, sometimes, downright crazy.

I stopped by The Crazy Pig (@thecrazypigbbq) in Davidson last week, where I got a sandwich stacked with meat and a snack that was so good, that I’m still thinking about it.

I was so hungry I didn’t even bother trying the barbecue sauces. But both dishes hit the spot. Next time you’re in Davidson, be sure to stop by this pig-themed barbecue joint.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍402 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036

#TheCrazyPig #DavidsonNC #LakeNorman #CharlotteFood #CLTFood

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🍪 WEGMANS ROUND TWO: Y’all recommended all kinds of foods for me to try at Wegmans. To everyone who did: Thank you.

As a North Carolina native, I never really understood the hype around the store. But after trying some of your favorites, I get it now.

Consider me officially converted into a Wegmans fan.

🎥: @mmelvinrodriguez

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍11550 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

#Wegmans #WegmansCharlotte #CharlotteNC #CharlotteFood #CLTFood

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🍰 WEGMANS WONDERS: I stepped foot in a Wegmans for the first time yesterday, but it definitely won’t be my last.

Ahead of the grocery store’s grand opening on Oct. 14, I got to sample a variety of foods, from Parmesan aged for two years in the Wegmans Cheese Cave to frozen pepperoni pizza with hot honey that rivals the best brands — and, of course, the Ultimate Chocolate Cake.

All I can say is that other grocery stores in the area better step up their game. They’ve got some serious competition coming.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍11550 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

#Wegmans #WegmansCharlotte #CharlotteNC #CharlotteFood #CLTFood

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🦬 WHAT TO EAT AT WEGMANS: Wegmans is opening its first Charlotte location on Oct. 14, and I’m getting a sneak preview of the store tomorrow.

But since I’ve never been, I don’t know which foods to try.

So, I need my New York transplants to help me out: What are the Wegmans must-haves I absolutely cannot leave the store without? Tell me what to grab, what to skip and what will instantly make me understand the hype.

#Wegmans #WegmansCharlotte #CharlotteNC #CharlotteFood #CLTFood

🔗 Visit CharlotteFive.com for more info.

📍11550 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

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🧀 READERS’ CHOICE WINNER: Our Best Mac and Cheese Poll has a winner — and a seriously cheesy finalist.

🏆 Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails (@oldtown_rockhill) took the top spot with its loaded cavatappi, three-cheese Mornay, bacon and chili garlic crunch.

📍300 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730

🥈 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap (@44_mills) in Concord earned the runner-up slot with its own crave-worthy combination of cheddar, smoked Gouda, Cooper Sharp, Parmesan and buttery panko.

📍6189 Bayfield Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027

Both restaurants have turned a comfort-food classic into something worth making a trip for. Have you tried the mac and cheese at these spots?

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

🎥: @evaninclt
🎬: @mmelvinrodriguez

#CharlotteFive #Macandcheese #CharlotteEats #CLTFood #CharlotteFoodie

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🏁 PANCAKE PIT STOP: There aren’t many places in the Charlotte area where you can get breakfast and a Bronco – but DJ’s Diner is one of them.

Tucked into Crossroads Ford in Indian Trail, DJ’s serves up pancakes, omelettes, burgers, sandwiches and more.

The stock car racing-themed restaurant also pays tribute to a legendary driver from the Tar Heel State. But does the food cross the finish line, too?

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍88 Dale Jarrett Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079

#CharlotteFive #DJsDiner #DaleJarrett #NASCAR #CharlotteFood

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😋 ENORMOUS EMPANADAS: Big Papa’s Empanadas (@bigpapasempanadas) is officially open in Charlotte, and the empanadas are massive.

These half-pound meat pockets are hip-hop themed, with favorites including the “Big Poppa,” “Born Sinner” and “Return of the Mac.”

Other highlights from the menu include flame-grilled wings coated in sauces like peach mustard Carolina BBQ or hot honey chipotle, and “For The Streets” tacos packed with grilled chicken or ground beef. Round out your meal with tallow fries or smoked gouda mac for a “little sumthin’ on da side.”

Big Papa’s Empanadas is open Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m.-3:30 a.m.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍1812 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

#CharlotteFive #BigPapasEmpanadas #CharlotteFood #CharlotteEats #CLTFoodie

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☕ ICED COFFEE AT AN INTERVIEW?: Is it a harmless morning routine or a professional faux pas?

TikTok is divided, with some recruiters saying it sends the wrong message and others arguing it shouldn’t matter. Gen Z seems especially ready to defend the interview-day iced coffee.

What do you think — bring it in or leave it in the car? Let us know in the comments.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

#CharlotteFive #IcedCoffee #JobInterview #WorkplaceDebate #GenZ

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🐷 IMPROPER BRUNCH: What happens when a Charlotte barbecue spot puts its own spin on Southern brunch? 👀

The Improper Pig (@improperpig) is serving up everything from Brisket Biscuits to skillet pancakes — plus a surprising twist on classic biscuits and gravy. And yes, it works.

Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Improper Pig’s Rea Farms location.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍9855 Sandy Rock Pl A, Charlotte, NC 28277

#CharlotteFive #TheImproperPig #CharlotteBrunch #CharlotteFood #CharlotteEats

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☀️ SOUTHEAST ASIAN FLAVORS IN SOUTH END: What happens when you take a classic breakfast sandwich and infuse it with rich Southeast Asian flavors?

You get Daybreaker (@daybreakerclt), South End’s newest pop-up serving up elevated, flavor-packed bites rooted in family recipes and international inspiration. They’re also pouring creative matcha drinks, sparkling lemonades and fresh cold brew to pair perfectly with your meal.

Catch the Daybreaker pop-up launching at Cheat’s Cheesesteaks in South End starting Friday, Sept. 18.

🔗 Check out the full story on CharlotteFive.com.

📍2137 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203

#CharlotteFive #DaybreakerCLT #CharlotteBrunch #CharlotteFood #CharlotteEats

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