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No joke: A speakeasy, butcher and BBQ joint among CLT’s newest offerings

The Story

Old school is the word for three new businesses set to open in the next few months.

What’s coming:

The Punch Room

– Ritz-Carlton is going old school with a speakeasy-type club on 15th floor.

– Urban Sip is going away.

– The Punch Room will “evoke the legendary, sometimes notorious beverage dens of yesteryear,” according to press release.

– Music: blues, soul and doo wop.

– On-site cocktail carbonator.

– Feb. 14 opening.

Meat & Fish Co. 

– Michael LeVecchia is taking over 8,000-square-foot space at East Morehead and South McDowell (apologies that the rendering above is annoyingly small).

– Retail store with meat, fish, cheese and charcuterie.

– Will also feature a deli and a catering division.

– To open in May.

Midwood Smokehouse 

– Mega popular BBQ joint in Plaza Midwood expanding to Ballantyne.

– Taking old Sticky Fingers spot on Johnston Road. 5,400 square feet.

– Texas style, smoke-cooked cue, plus all the fixins (mac and cheese, banana pudding, etc).

– Bar and patio to get played up.

#Brisket #

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Photos: Charlotte Observer

This story was originally published January 8, 2015 at 1:12 AM with the headline "No joke: A speakeasy, butcher and BBQ joint among CLT’s newest offerings."

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