https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316360090.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1fe243a5-5454-4c16-b189-ecd780bfdad1/2_th.jpg Zio Casual Italian's pizza is 'good and messy." Was it worth it? Zio Casual Italian in Charlotte serves up classic Italian comfort food, from homemade pastas to thin-crust “Hot Pies.” We break down the menu, the cozy neighborhood vibe in Myers Park, and what makes this family-owned restaurant stand out. Located alongside Primo Prime, Zio blends casual charm with decades of family recipes rooted in upstate New York tradition. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316360090.html/video-embed 70 2026-07-06T10:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316348056.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8cd3d92e-3460-4d4d-8e7c-2238196fad5d/1_th.jpg Carolina Waterfowl Rescue aims to serve animals amidst financial challenges Carolina Waterfowl Rescue founder Jennifer Gordon opened the wildlife rescue and animal sanctuary in Indian Trail, NC. nearly 30 years ago. Now, the rescue faces financial issues leaving an uncertain future. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316348056.html/video-embed 52 2026-07-03T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/religion/article314841070.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e838360e-f885-4e01-b6eb-cb4c924ebf85/1_th.jpg "It's incumbent of the church to constantly proclaim the dignity of every human person," Bishop Martin The bishop over Catholic churches in Charlotte and Western North Carolina said Christians must remember the innate dignity of immigrants after a U.S. Border Patrol operation left many living in fear. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/religion/article314841070.html/video-embed 70 2026-02-25T22:20:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article260169140.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95ac8d5e-091d-43fd-9d36-2d293dd0347a/1_th.jpg CharlotteFive readers' choice for best doughnuts: Yummm Donut Yummm Donut in Gastonia, NC, which makes fresh doughnuts all day, was voted as CharlotteFive readers choice as the best doughnuts in the Charlotte area. You’ll find fluffy, yeast doughnuts topped with flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Oreos. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article260169140.html/video-embed 109 2022-04-06T16:40:04Z no