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From Southern staples to Ethiopian, to sushi, theres a little bit of everything in the Queen City.
If you want Vietnamese, Italian, or Ethiopian dishes, Charlotte delivers.

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Fresh seafood, expertly rolled sushi, and street tacos are all here.
Read on to discover the best restaurants in Charlotte.
A courtyard, bar, and retail shops make it a fun hangout spot.

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The food here is hyper-seasonal, so the menu will likely be different each time you visit.
An indoor dining room is coming soon, so that even more people can enjoy their pies.
Coming soon: A second location in the city’s Eastover neighborhood.

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Order the Mind Your Own Beeswax or a Happy Go Lucky Punch if youre feeling festive.
If youre feeling peckish afterward, consider ending the meal with a slice of pound cake.
Besides the pasta itself, the restaurants dishes include produce grown in the area and locally sourced meats.

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lettysonshamrock.com, 2121 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Ever Andalo
It’s dinnertime.
Plus, you really cant go wrong with a side of guacamole or choriqueso with fried corn tortilla chips.
south21drivein.net, 3101 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205

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