You may have seen some Hollywood heavyweights — from actors to directors and producers — dining at your favorite Charlotte restaurants over the last year.
Why it matters: Charlotte is buzzing over “Roofman,” which is currently in theaters. The film starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst was filmed in and around Charlotte, where the wacky story of a robber who hid in a Toys “R” Us took place more than 20 years ago.
- We caught up with Patricof and Derek Cianfrance, the film’s director and co-writer, about their favorite spots in Charlotte at the Charlotte premiere of “Roofman” during the Charlotte Film Festival.
What they’re saying: “I thought the food in Charlotte was fantastic,” Patricof tells Axios.
Here are some of Patricof’s top picks, where he dined with several members of the Roofman team, listed in alphabetical order, plus a few outside Charlotte.
- Several — Calle Sol, Customshop, Ever Andalo, Lang Van — appear on Axios Charlotte’s 2025 best restaurants list.
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