The news of Charlotte’s food scene never slows down, and 2024 was no exception. We covered 230+ restaurants opening and sadly many eateries closing , there’s always a story to tell.
But the real stories are found outside of the openings and closings news. We have James Beard nominations , Charlotte Classic Eats and epic festivals . We pulled together to support our neighbors in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, including the magical night that was Concert For Carolina .
Covering our food scene doesn’t mean just highlighting fun, Instagrammable meals , either. We examined gentrification hitting Charlotte restaurants , a baker’s plea for customers as she fought to keep her business afloat and a restaurateur who lost it all in Helene’s floodwaters. Businesses dug in to stay alive while construction kept customers away . One restaurant closed after 35 years in business , another after 62 .
We even went back to revisit the ‘90s restaurant and coffee scenes .