CharlotteFive

🍝PASTA LA VISTA, DIETS: My friend @alexmozina and I ate roughly $200 worth of food at Italo (@italocharlotte ) Charlotte’s newest Italian restaurant, ahead of its official opening — and between the pillowy focaccia, handmade pasta and a fish that quite literally stared back at me, I’d say it was pretty good. From wagyu tagliatelle and pesto-coated linguini to citrusy ricotta cheesecake and a dangerously good gelato sundae, there wasn’t a weak dish on the table. Italo opens on Tuesday, May 19. 📍100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202 🔗 Visit CharlotteFive.com for details. #CharlotteFive #CharlotteEats #CLTFoodie #CharlotteRestaurants #ItalianFood

🥐 MAMAN ARRIVES IN PLAZA MIDWOOD: NYC’s beloved French-inspired café and bakery maman (@_mamannyc_ ) is bringing its signature charm to Charlotte with the opening of its first North Carolina location on Wednesday, May 20. The café will feature fan-favorite salads, sandwiches, and those famous Oprah-approved Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies, plus two exclusive-to-Charlotte pastries: • Peaches & Cream Danish ($6) - flaky croissant filled with peach, vanilla cream and topped with honey-oat crumble • Mac & Cheese Croissant ($6) - homemade mac and cheese with scallions baked in a flaky croissant The 4,180-square-foot space features 128 seats with indoor and covered patio options, custom toile-printed espresso machines, and whimsical floral installations by Floratorium (@floratorium ) featuring magnolia and jasmine as a nod to local North Carolina foliage. Maman Plaza Midwood will offer full-service weekend brunch and be available for private events. ⏰ Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 📍 1711 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28205 🔗 Visit CharlotteFive.com (link in bio) for details. 📸: @_mamannyc_ #MamanNYC #PlazaMidwood #CharlotteEats #FrenchCafe #OprahsFavoriteThings

🍻 HEIST BREWERY IS BACK: Nearly two years after a kitchen fire shut down its NoDa location, Heist Brewery (@heistbrewery ) is gearing up to reopen with a major remodel, expanded seating and familiar fan-favorite food and beer. Owner Kurt Hogan says the refreshed space is designed to be more efficient — but still keep the same lively Heist vibe locals know and love. The brewery is hoping to reopen by Memorial Day weekend. 📍 2909 N. Davidson St. STE 200, Charlotte, NC 28205 🔗 Visit CharlotteFive.com for details. #HeistBrewery #NoDaCharlotte #CharlotteEats #CharlotteBeer #CharlotteFive

🌅 WATERFRONT DINING SEASON: it’s that time of year when sunset dining by the water starts calling. North Harbor Club (@northharborclub ) has a grown-up grilled cheese (with sautéed mushrooms and onions, fontina cheese and house-made tomato jam) and a Beef & Reef (shown in pic 2 with a crab cake). What’s your favorite spot for waterfront dining? We’ll be updating our guide at CharlotteFive.com soon! 📸 @melissaoyler

🍕 PIZZA BIRRIA MIJO GORDITO: Zepeddie's Pizzeria (@zepeddies ) is bringing bold flavor with its Pizza of the Month for May — a crave-worthy creation inspired by the rich flavors of traditional Mexican birria. This artisan pizza features house-made brisket and oxtail birria, queso Chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo with heirloom tomatoes and garden herbs, Cotija cheese and rich reduced consommé for dipping. The family-owned pizzeria recommends pairing the pizza with the Ultimo Hombre Mexican Lager with Lime from Lower Left Brewing (@lowerleftbrewingco a crisp, refreshing beer that balances the pizza's savory richness. 📍 4516 Nations Crossing Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 📸: @zepeddies #ZepeddiesPizzeria #PizzaBirria #PizzaOfTheMonth #BirriaFusion #ArtisanPizza #LoSo #LowerSouthEnd #CharlotteEats #NYStylePizza #CharlotteFoodie #LowerLeftBrewing

🍣 🌱 VEG SUSHI: One19 North Main in Mount Holly (@sushithainorthmain ) has delicious veg sushi. Shown is a vegetable tempura roll (cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, carrots and seaweed salad tempura fried and topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo). PRO TIP: Sit outside at dusk, where you’ll get to enjoy the string lights and cute downtown vibes. ✨ @cltfive

🍓 STRAWBERRY + BBQ SEASON: The Improper Pig (@improperpig ) is celebrating National Barbecue Month with strawberry-inspired specials, a chance to win free barbecue for a year and community giveback initiatives running through June 15. The barbecue brand known for blending smoked meats with globally influenced flavors has rolled out limited-time specials including a Strawberry Salad with spring mix, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette, plus a BBQ Brie Burger featuring wagyu beef with strawberry chipotle barbecue sauce. Sweet endings include Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches and Strawberry Cobbler. Guests can enter to win barbecue for a year (a $600 value) by dining in and scanning the QR code at their table. The celebration also includes rounding up checks to support Operation BBQ Relief, which provides meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and other emergencies. The restaurant will spotlight National Barbecue Day (May 16), National Brisket Day (May 28) and National Hamburger Day (May 28) with signature dishes and new menu additions like the Kimchi Burger and Pimento Burger. 📍 Plaza Midwood: 1600 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 📍 Rea Farms: 9855 Sandy Rock Pl A, Charlotte, NC 28277 📍 Fort Mill: 204 Main St, Fort Mill, SC 29715 📸: @weareniceday #ImproperPig #NationalBBQMonth #StrawberrySpecials #CharlotteEats #BBQFusion #AsianFusion #PlazaMidwood #ReaFarms #FortMill #OperationBBQRelief #CharlotteFoodie

Designed with craftsmanship and livability at the forefront, 2723 Providence Pine Lane is a masterfully redesigned estate with a resort-style appeal. This exquisite home truly embodies indoor-outdoor living, with thoughtful updates and features throughout. ✨Chef’s kitchen designed to impress, complete with massive wraparound island, dual dishwashers, gas ranges, and more ✨Butler’s pantry with wine and beverage fridge ✨Four-seasons, greenhouse-inspired sunroom ✨Private retreat in the primary suite with terrace access, spa-like bath, and dedicated laundry ✨Walkout lower level with kitchen, living area, fireplace, solarium, and fifth bedroom ✨Entertainer's backyard with putting green, bocce court, terraces, custom outdoor kitchen, fireplaces, and spa Listed by Tracy & Lane Jones @tracydosterjones of @helenadamsrealty 5 beds, 4/1 bath, 6,540 square feet Listed at $2,225,000 #CLT5 #Partner 📸: @helenadamsrealty

🥟 THICC EGG ROLLS: I tried the viral egg rolls at Eggroll Company (@eggrollco ) at Camp North End and discovered why Charlotte influencers can’t stop posting about these massive creations. The former food truck turned brick-and-mortar spot serves up oversized, fried-to-order egg rolls with bold fillings. Think Hot Honey Steak with melted cheese or Apple Pie Biscoff Cheesecake with cream cheese icing and crumbled cookies. Other popular options include Uptown Steak, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Pizza and rotating cheesecake flavors. These aren’t your typical takeout egg rolls - they’re “experiences, one egg roll at a time.” Also, whoever put those hammocks out set me up. 📍 Camp North End, 301 Camp Rd., Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28206 🔗 Visit CharlotteFive.com for details. #CharlotteFive #CharlotteEats #CampNorthEnd #EggRolls #viralfood

🍽️ SUMMER SPECIALS: Popular NoDa restaurant Soul Gastrolounge (@soulgastro ) is making it easier to gather with friends and family without breaking the bank, rolling out a lineup of specials. ✨ Spring Feast: $50 prix fixe four-course menu with choice of salad, sushi, tapas and small plates (available nightly through June 15) 🍷 Wine Crush Tuesdays: All wine half price by the bottle or glass 🍸 10/10 Recommend Wednesdays: Specialty cocktails for $10 from award-winning Beverage Director Bob Peters 🥘 Spiked Hour Fridays (5-7 p.m.): Basque-inspired pintxos for $4, plus select wines for $5 Plus, Soul debuts its first Taste Buds dinner Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a Southern-inspired menu by chef de cuisine Shiki Espinoza, paired with Southern Star Bourbon cocktails. 📍 4110 Raleigh St., Charlotte (next to Sugar Creek Light Rail Station) 📸: Joel Tracy/@jtcmstudio #SoulGastrolounge #CharlotteDining #CLTEats #NoDa #SummerSpecials #PrixFixe #Charlotte #CLTRestaurants

Still deciding on your summer plans? This is your sign. 🎬 CHILL at IPH is back with film and culture courses that don’t feel like your traditional classroom. From exploring the cultural impact of 'Barbie', to diving into pirates in media, writing flash nonfiction, or examining the artistry of filmmakers like Wes Anderson; there’s something here for every curious mind. This collaboration between Independent Picture House (@iph_clt ) and UNC Charlotte’s College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (@clt_chess ) offers 10 thought-provoking courses led by dynamic university faculty. Come for the topic — stay for the conversation. 🕙 10 a.m.–noon; dates vary per course 🎟️$150 per course 📍Independent Picture House Join us this summer and learn something new — together. 🔗 / #CLT5 #Partner 📸: @iph_clt

🍣 CHARLOTTE’S FIRST HAND ROLL BAR OPENS NEXT WEEK: Sharigato (@sharigato_clt ) is bringing a fresh sushi experience to Optimist Park. Chef Shari Lynne Robins’ 23-seat counter-style restaurant will serve hand rolls made individually as you watch, highlighting the texture and quality of each bite. The menu will feature premium seafood like toro, Faroe Island salmon, yellowtail, scallops and lobster, plus vegetarian options and small plates. They’ll also use “Shariboto,” a maki-making robot for consistent takeout orders. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 4-10 p.m. starting May 19. 📍 The Joinery, 420 E. 22nd St., Charlotte, NC 28206 🔗 Visit CharlotteFive.com for details. #CharlotteFive #CharlotteEats #SushiCharlotte #HandRolls #CharlotteFood CLTEats