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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

A great dive bar is essentially a good neighborhood hangout that has some years -- and definitely some stories -- under its belt (for reference, check out the 33 best in the US).

The Best Dive Bars in Charlotte

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Lifestyle

The Absolute Coolest, Most Unique Places to Stay in North Carolina 

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This year Charlotte grew like weeds -- not only the approximately 10,000 apartment complexes that opened up or broke ground, but a fleet of brand new bars and restaurants.

The Thrillist Awards: Charlotte's Best New Food & Drink of 2015

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Pimento cheese: you can eat it hot, you can eat it cold, but as long as you’re in the South, it’s got to be eaten.

The Best Pimento Cheese Dishes in Charlotte

Duck Donuts

According to social media, you’re a professional bruncher, we get it.

The Best Breakfasts in Charlotte for Under $7

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Aside from bailing for happy hour, lunch is likely the highlight of your workday.

The Best Lunch Spots in Charlotte

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Cocktails: a necessary part of any balanced diet.

The Best Cocktail Bars in Charlotte

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After midnight, a gleaming “OPEN” sign and some evidence of human activity can be a beacon of light on your pilgrimage home.