Between back-to-school chaos, new restaurants opening and a rare acquisition at one of uptown’s most-loved museums, there’s a lot happening in Charlotte right now.
🌮 Raíces brings Jalisco and Oaxaca to South End
South End is about to get a serious Mexican dining upgrade. Raíces, from husband-and-wife restaurateurs Alfonso Bravo and Amalia Macias, opens in September — and Evan got an early taste.
The couple has built five concepts across South Carolina over the past 15 years, but this is their first Charlotte spot. Chef TJ Steele, who worked at the Michelin-starred Oaxaca-inspired restaurant Claro in Brooklyn, is leading the kitchen. Behind the bar is award-winning mixologist Edson Sanchez, who developed an agave-focused cocktail program built around Mexican spirits.
Expect regional cuisine from Jalisco and Oaxaca, with handmade tortillas, open-fire cooking, seafood, ceviches, aguachiles and traditional moles. Standouts from the early tasting included a heirloom tomato and watermelon salad with queso oaxaca, a Carne en su Jugo taco with ribeye and heirloom beans, and scallops served with a bright mole verde. 📍 1422 S Tryon St Ste 140, Charlotte…