Leah & Louise is moving out of Camp North End. Here’s where the restaurant is heading
Big changes are underway for Leah & Louise. The Charlotte restaurant that has gotten national attention and garnered James Beard Award nominations for chef and co-owner Greg Collier is moving out of Camp North End to a larger space in Historic West End.
BayHaven Restaurant Group hasn’t yet revealed the new location of the restaurant named for Collier’s late sister and grandmother, so look for additional details to come out soon.
“The Historic West End holds a rich legacy and promising future that we are excited to be a part of,” co-owner Subrina Collier said. “Our new, larger location provides us with the opportunity to expand as we continue to serve our community in new and exciting ways.”
No new tenant for the restaurant’s current space is pending, a Camp North End spokeswoman said.
The Colliers opened Leah & Louise at Camp North End in March 2020, just as the COVID-19 shutdown began. The restaurant based on Mississippi River Valley foodways powered through the early days of the pandemic, stacking up awards along the way.
The restaurant has earned Greg Collier multiple James Beard Award nominations and was named one of Esquire Magazine’s best new restaurants in America in 2020. Vice President Kamala Harris even made it a point to stop in for food on a recent visit to Charlotte.
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The Colliers’ ties to the Camp North End community won’t end after the relocation. Greg Collier will continue to serve as a resource and adviser for food and beverage operators. The couple also own Uptown Yolk in South End, and have a new concept called 3rd and Fernwood in the works..
“Our journey thus far has been a testament to the strength and support of our community,” Greg Collier said. “Despite opening during unprecedented times, we’ve been embraced with open arms and have achieved remarkable milestones. We are thankful for our time at Camp and excited for what’s to come.”
Leah & Louise will wrap up its time at Camp North End with a special ticketed dinner on Sunday, April 21. More details will be forthcoming at leahandlouise.com.
Until then, Leah & Louise will operate Sunday-Thursday from 3-9 p.m., and Friday-Saturday from 3-11 p.m.
“It’s a bittersweet moment that we bid farewell to Leah & Louise as they embark on their next chapter,” said Damon Hemmerdinger, co-president of Camp North End developer ATCO. “We know the Colliers did not make this decision lightly, and while we are saddened by their early departure, we support them pursuing this growth opportunity and remain immensely grateful for our partnership over the past 4 years.
“Greg and Subrina Collier have significantly contributed to the dynamic culture and energy that we have cultivated throughout the Camp North End community. Thanks to their and many others’ efforts, Camp North End has established itself as a remarkable community for entrepreneurs, creators and artisans,” Hemmerdinger said.
Leah & Louise
Location: Camp North End, 301 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206 (Until April 20)
Cuisine: Southern, Mississippi River Valley
Instagram: @leah_and_louise
This story was originally published March 5, 2024 at 11:40 AM.
