Food court · Belmont
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"You have an active day ahead, so set out early for a quick breakfast in the Belmont neighborhood at Optimist Hall, a popular food hall in a former textile mill."
New American restaurant · Elizabeth
Candlelit rustic-chic spot with innovative New American fare
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American restaurant · South End
French onion soup, brunch, crab cakes, and patio seating
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Shopping mall · Lockwood
Art, food, shops, events in a revitalized former car factory
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Pizza restaurant · Plaza Midwood
Creative craft pizzas with local ingredients and unique flavors
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Hamburger restaurant · West Charlotte
Gourmet burgers, frozen custard, and crispy fries
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Japanese restaurant · NorthEast Charlotte
Family-owned, oldest Japanese restaurant serving sushi & hibachi
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Brewery · Wilmore
Rotating draft beers, beer garden, coffee shop, and food trucks
Restaurant · Uptown
Authentic Irish pub with draft list, cider, and Irish eats
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Hiking area · Cherry
19 miles of paved paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views
Restaurant · Second Ward
Chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, sweet potato waffles