Favorite Charlotte spots close, and foodies hunt for a tasty broth

🍖 Boss Hog BBQ’s final days

Boss Hog BBQ in Sherrills Ford, which has served barbecue, ribs and chicken since it opened in 1989, will close on the Fourth of July. The 7.65-acre property it sits on is under contract for sale, and some locals view the restaurant closure as another casualty of rapid residential growth in the area.

Boss Hog’s owners plan to keep operating their food truck, The Boss’s Backyard Wagon, with a scheduled appearance in Maiden on July 10 for the town’s Jive After Five concert series. 📍 7564 North Carolina Hwy 150, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

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🍲 Uncle’s closes at Burial Beer

Uncle’s, a Southeast Asian comfort food spot outside Burial Beer Co. in Plaza Midwood, closed after just five months, with chef and owner Michael Le announcing the news July 1. Le said Uncle’s had “closed silently” the previous month and thanked supporters, hinting at new projects after he gets back on his feet. 📍1214 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205…

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