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Wagyu cheeseburgers from a Michelin-starred chef are landing in Charlotte soon

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  • NADC Burger plans Charlotte debut this fall at The Alley at Latta Arcade.
  • Chef Phillip Frankland Lee partners with skater Neen Williams to expand brand.
  • Menu highlights include Wagyu patties, tallow fries and brown butter cookies.

A cult-favorite burger joint put together by a professional skateboarder and a chef with Michelin-starred chops is opening in uptown Charlotte this week.

NADC Burger — which stands for “Not a Damn Chance” — plans to open its fast-casual outpost at The Alley at Latta Arcade on Friday, Oct. 24. Right now, customers can only get a taste in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas or Denver, or in the Texas cities of Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth.

Chef Phillip Frankland Lee of Los Angeles-based Scratch Restaurants Group, known for Michelin-starred concepts Sushi by Scratch and Pasta|Bar, is partners with professional skateboarder Neen Williams in NADC Burger, which offers an uber simple menu and incorporates a skater vibe.

A side-by-side portrait of two people. On the left, Phillip Frankland Lee, with a red beard and wearing a cap, looks at the camera. On the right, Neen Williams, with curly hair and glasses, smiles slightly. They both have extensive arm tattoos and are standing in front of the glass entrance to a building.
Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and professional skateboarder Neen Williams of NADC Burger. Courtesy of The Plaid Penguin and NADC Burger

Look for its signature burger, made with two Wagyu beef patties that are seared on a flat-top with grilled onions, a layer of melted American cheese, house-made secret sauce, pickles and tamed jalapeños on a toasted potato roll.

A detailed, close-up food photograph of a double smash burger being presented to the camera. The burger features two beef patties with a dark, lacy crust, layers of gooey melted cheese, sliced pickles, and a generous amount of a pinkish “secret sauce” on a toasted brioche bun.
NADC Burger’ signature offering is made with two patties of 100% Wagyu beef with grilled onions, melted American cheese, house-made secret sauce, pickles and tamed jalapeños on a toasted potato roll. Courtesy of The Plaid Penguin and NADC Burger

NADC Burger’s sides include beef tallow fries that you can upgrade with toppings for a “Beast Mode” version, signature brown butter chocolate chip cookies and drinks.

On a dark blue surface under bright sunlight, a paper boat is overflowing with “Beast Mode Fries.” The thick-cut fries are smothered in a cheese sauce, covered with a layer of green jalapeño or pickle relish, and seasoned with black pepper.
NADC Burger’s fries are hand-cut and cooked in beef tallow. An upgrade to “Beast Mode” includes cheese, pickles, tamed jalapeños and special sauce on top. Courtesy of The Plaid Penguin and NADC Burger
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“Charlotte shows up for great food and great people,” Williams said in a news release. “We built NADC Burger to be the ultimate backyard burger, and I’m thrilled to bring that flavor and our vision to the Queen City as our first Southeast outpost.”

The Alley at Latta Arcade

Location: 320 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Instagram: @thealleyclt

This story was originally published September 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM.

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