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October 2026 issue · Read it online
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Restaurant profiles, new openings, menu highlights, and honest dining coverage across Ballantyne, Waverly, Blakeney, and the Johnston Road corridor. Written by someone who eats here, not a press release.
Cheri and Russ Sibner took over Tifa Chocolate and Gelato in Ballantyne Village in 2023, kept what was working, and added what made it feel less like a dessert shop and more like a neighborhood…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
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
Libretto's Pizzeria brought New York know-how to Ballantyne, built a regulars' table, and now pairs pizza with Kim's The Daily Pilates across the street. Same family, same care, two rhythms.
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
Providence Country Club's kitchen scored 85 on its May inspection: cooling missteps, lukewarm tuna, and missing date labels kept the clubhouse from the 90s. Here's every deduction that mattered.
Nell Thomas·Jul 3, 2025
A witty stroll through last week’s Ballantyne buzz: nails that glow, curls that pop, seafood sanity checks, a goose-chasing Lab, and partner perks from Summit Coffee to Copper & Thyme.
Nell Thomas·Jun 16, 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 2, 2025
From storm recovery to schmear strategy, Ballantyne's brightest showed us how to hustle with grace, and occasionally, with mulch in their socks.
Nell Thomas·May 9, 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
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
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 20, 2025
