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By Alison Henry | November 20, 2008

Remember Ethan's, the eclectic Elizabeth hot spot that lured a loyal crowd with a seasonally changing menu and cozy neighborhood vibe? You may even recall Pearl, which suffered an abbreviated stint before quickly handing over the sauté pan to Solera, a Mediterranean establishment that shared a similar fate.

Where to take a date who's not a ‘date'

Larken Egleston | November 20, 2008

A friend asked for a restaurant recommendation with a challenging twist: He was taking a woman he really liked to dinner for the first time.

'Top Chef' tour makes a stop in Charlotte

By Kathleen Purvis | E-mail | September 2, 2008

A little piece of the Bravo TV show “Top Chef” will come to Charlotte Sept. 13 when the show's nationwide tour makes a stop at the Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market in Southend.

Secrets to a tailgating touchdown

Olivia Fortson | E-mail | September 9, 2008

The Carolina Panthers' home opener is Sunday, Sept. 14, against the Chicago Bears. The game begins at 1 p.m. The tailgating? That'll start earlier. To help you score a hit with your spread, we consulted Joe Cahn, the self-proclaimed Commissioner of Tailgating.

Cooking classes are everywhere

LARKEN EGLESTON | September 9, 2008

As interest in all things culinary has grown, there has been an increase in the popularity of cooking classes.

Savor the scene (and the food) at Blues, Brews & BBQ

By Dan Huntley | E-mail | September 9, 2008

The first thing to know about a barbecue competition – from a spectator's perspective – is to learn to follow your nose.

You win more often with a solid Plan B

September 3, 2008

Ed and I are lunching at Plan B on East Boulevard in Dilworth.

We're discussing fast-growing evergreens, which Ed wants to plant between his condominium and the neighboring building.

We're junkies when it comes to junk food

By Kathleen Purvis | E-mail | September 3, 2008

In the list of things that draw attention to Charlotte, here's one you may not want to read:

A tasting menu set for Luce

September 3, 2008

Luce (Hearst Plaza, Uptown) will offer a four-course tasting menu for $25 each Friday and Saturday night, including a salad, pasta or risotto, entrée and housemade sorbet or gelato.

A burger menu with lots of play

HelenSchwab | Restaurant Writer | August 27, 2008

Big Daddy's Burger Bar is exactly what you think it's going to be, given the name, the look, the location and the prices.

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