restaurants
Fin & Fino open in Birkdale Village
Feb. 28. Restaurateur Jon Dressler has opened Fin & Fino in the former Dressler’s space in the heart of Birkdale Village. A mainstay of fine dining in Lake Norman for […]
Bartaco opens in Birkdale Village
Feb. 21. By Dave Yochum. The Birkdale Village menu change is closer to completion with Bartaco opening up for dinner service tonight. Known for upscale street food, coastal vibe and […]
You’re never too early to make plans for Valentine’s Day
Feb. 8. Charlotte came in at No. 30 among most Cupid-worthy US cities—ahead of such love nests as Jersey City, NJ and Toledo, OH—in a study from WalletHub. Ever the […]
Greco Fresh opens in Magnolia Plaza
Feb. 1. Greco Fresh Grille has officially opened in Magnolia Plaza near Juan Loco. The Greek and Mediterranean restaurant offers traditional gyro wraps, freshly prepared salads and grilled specialties, dine […]
‘Queen’s Feast’ now through Jan. 28 features seven N. Meck eateries
Jan. 20. The Queen’s Feast, also known as Charlotte Restaurant Week, runs now through Sunday, Jan. 28. There are 100 restaurants offering three-course, prix fixe dining deals ranging from $30 […]
Restaurant X will re-brand to Lebanese cuisine
Jan. 18. By Dave Yochum. Restaurant X in Davidson is getting a new name and a new menu. Executive chef and owner Nazira Atmé says, after 10 years, it was […]
Fin & Fino, Jon Dressler’s new entree in Birkdale, opens in March
Jan. 5. Restaurateur Jon Dressler says he is targeting early March for the opening of Fin & Fino in the former Dressler’s space in the heart of Birkdale Village. A […]
Jon Dressler, pleased with Birkdale Village, outlines changes coming with Fin & Fino
Aug. 23. By Dave Yochum. With 20 years in Birkdale Village under his belt, restaurateur Jon Dressler says he’s pleased with the direction the outdoor mall is taking and expects […]
UPDATED: Let them eat cheesecake
July 26. Originally announced almost a year ago, thanks to a building permit, The Cheesecake Factory will open in Birkdale Village Tuesday Aug. 8. [Update] Permit issues have caused the […]
Eggs Up Grill open on W. Catawba
July 5. Eggs Up Grill has opened in Turnberry Place, in the former Matt’s Chicago Dogs space. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife team Chris and Sofia Mendoza and […]
