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Restaurants, recipes, and the Ballantyne food scene
A fall return to Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest. Neighborhood-friendly service, wine-country mood, and a menu built for sharing. Here is what to know before you go.
Nell Thomas·Nov 20, 2025
Libretto's Pizzeria brings NYC roots to Ballantyne with a reliable neighborhood slice. Clip-and-save contacts, order links, and our prior coverage—no hype, just what locals use.
Jack Beckett·Nov 10, 2025
Chef Alicia Charolle's Copper & Thyme turns weeknights into small celebrations with market-driven menus, in-home dinners, and practical classes that fit real schedules and real kitchens.
Jack Beckett·Oct 19, 2025
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar brings wine-country ease to Ballantyne with a scratch menu, thoughtful sips, and Sunday service starting at 10 a.m., right in Stonecrest. Reserve or order online today.
Nell Thomas·Oct 8, 2025
Ballantyne's only weekday market turns lunch hour into a local feast, with 30+ vendors from pierogi to pasture-raised chicken.
Nell Thomas·Aug 13, 2025
Dunbar Social by Topgolf lands inside The Ballantyne Hotel this fall—five simulators, craft cocktails, and zero weather excuses.
Nell Thomas·Jul 26, 2025
Bravo's Top Chef parks its knives in Charlotte for Season 23, spotlighting the Queen City's booming food scene—and giving local chefs a shot at culinary immortality.
Jack Beckett·Jul 23, 2025
After 18 years on Wall Street, Chef Alicia Charolle swapped spreadsheets for saute pans—now her Copper & Thyme personal-chef service brings global flair and local flavor to South Charlotte tables.
Nell Thomas·Jul 9, 2025
A Washington Post wellness report sparked this guide: salmon, sardines and mussels top the list; king mackerel and swordfish stay on ice. Charlotte shoppers, consider your cart.
Nell Thomas·Jun 11, 2025
Former finance exec Alicia Charolle is cooking up connection—one personalized menu, farmers market tour, and at-home dinner party at a time.
Jack Beckett·Jun 3, 2025
A rustic French dessert makes strawberries the star. Bake this simple clafoutis and impress your HOA.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2025
Ballantyne's Einstein Bros Bagels delivers fresh, preservative-free bagels, signature shmears, and early-morning charm with heart—and hot coffee.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2025
One-part ginger, two-parts vinegar, a whole lotta love. Resident Yumo Yuan shares the ultimate sweet and sticky rib recipe—just in time for porch-weather suppers.
Nell Thomas·Apr 22, 2025
Eggspectation Charlotte is redefining brunch, lunch, and dinner with bold flavors and a welcoming vibe. Find out why this Ballantyne Village gem is a must-visit! 🍳✨
Nell Thomas·Mar 13, 2025
This Thin Mint pie recipe is turning heads and breaking waistbands. A nostalgic mix of crispy cookies and sweet meringue—just in time to obliterate your diet.
Nell Thomas·Mar 13, 2025
Que Fresa opens in Duke Energy Plaza with all-day breakfast, margarita flights, and tacos galore! Explore the vibrant new spot in Uptown Charlotte. 🌮🍹
Jack Beckett·Jan 21, 2025
