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Drink

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

It’s easy to see why Asheville was first named “Beer City, USA” back in 2009.

The 16 Most Essential Craft Breweries in Asheville

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It took a pandemic for Asheville, North Carolina’s acclaimed chef and pitmaster Elliott Moss to finally open a chicken shack.

Asheville BBQ Star Elliott Moss Fries Up a Winner with Buxton Chicken Palace

Summer of Funk

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Summer of Funk: Offbeat Things To Do Around the Southeast

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

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Sometimes it may seem like Charlotte has an identity crisis.

11 Ways to Experience the Quirky Side of Charlotte

Crowned Sparrow Craft Co.

Event calendars and weekend plans look a little different these days.

Actually Cool Things You Can (Still) Do in Charlotte Right Now

Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

When we were making our 2020 vision boards and resolutions, it’s pretty safe to say that none of us included a global pandemic in those plans.

Where to Eat in Charlotte Right Now

Beverage Director

Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

Dilworth tasting room

When it comes to spots in Charlotte serving up cold beers and refreshing cocktails, the options are seemingly endless.

The Best Spots to Drink in Charlotte Right Now

WP Kitchen + Bar (Charlotte, NC)

Fact: Charlotte’s got serious pizza game.

The Best Pizza Joints in Charlotte

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Events

Charlotte Date Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank (Or Your Heart)

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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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Merchant and Trade

With an ever-growing skyline that is prominently featured on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and other apparel, Charlotte has officially embraced the rooftop bar (about time, right?).

Charlotte's Best Rooftop Bars

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After a long week at work, Charlotteans show up en masse on Saturdays and Sundays at their favorite brunch spot for Bloody Marys, mimosas, and all the breakfast/lunch hybrid comfort food that makes brunch the best meal possibly ever.

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The 16 Most Essential Craft Breweries in Asheville

From iconic IPA peddlers to newfangled sour specialists.

Asheville BBQ Star Elliott Moss Fries Up a Winner with Buxton Chicken Palace

A BBQ icon turns to the bird.

11 Ways to Experience the Quirky Side of Charlotte

There are many gems in the Queen City crown.

Actually Cool Things You Can (Still) Do in Charlotte Right Now

Even locals love this stuff.

Where to Eat in Charlotte Right Now

From burgers and shakes to Southern comfort classics.

The Best Spots to Drink in Charlotte Right Now

When it comes to spots in Charlotte serving up cold beers and refreshing cocktails, the options are seemingly endless.

The Best Pizza Joints in Charlotte

Fact: Charlotte’s got serious pizza game.

Charlotte Date Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank (Or Your Heart)

The air is a bit more crisp.

The Best Dive Bars in Charlotte

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).

Charlotte's Best Rooftop Bars

With an ever-growing skyline that is prominently featured on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and other apparel, Charlotte has officially embraced the rooftop bar (about time, right?).

The Best Brunch Spots in 10 Charlotte Neighborhoods

After a long week at work, Charlotteans show up en masse on Saturdays and Sundays at their favorite brunch spot for Bloody Marys, mimosas, and all the breakfast/lunch hybrid comfort food that makes brunch the best meal possibly ever.

The Essential Breweries in Charlotte to Visit Right Now

Let’s talk beer.