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Hip music venue, dressed up with a nautical feel, hosting local & regional rock acts plus DJ nights.

Down-to-earth venue presenting live music & other performances, plus signature martinis.

Beatrix is a casual coffee shop and lunch spot in River North, known for its bright atmosphere, delicious baked goods, and a menu that caters to all tastes.

Stylish downtown hotel offering an Italian restaurant & a rooftop bar, plus a gym & a yoga deck. On a downtown intersection across from Romare Bearden Park, this chic hotel is 4 minutes' walk from the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and less than a mile from I-277. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with park or city views, the stylish rooms have Wi-Fi access, flat-screens and yoga mats, plus minibars, Italian linens and designer toiletries; some offer balconies. Suites add wet bars and living rooms. In-room spa treatments are available. Loaner bikes and evening wine receptions are free. There's an Italian restaurant/bar and a sleek rooftop bar. Other amenities include a sprawling gym, a terrace and a yoga deck. Valet parking is available.

Dive into this stylish Southern kitchen for craft cocktails and comfort food, where the fried chicken and mac and cheese are must-tries.

The Lights is an intimate Charlotte cafe and wine bar by chef Eloy Roy, where he focuses on providing locally sourced small plates inspired by his Spanish heritage and specialty curated natural wines from around the world. The Lights mission is to create an anchoring place for people to come together and become part of the story.

A multifaceted space for wine, local beer & bar snacks, plus art exhibitions & events.

Seafood-focused, wood-fired cooking in a chic, minimalist venue with an outdoor terrace and sweeping city views.

Sophisticated lodging with Southern fare & a bar, plus an indoor pool & a fitness center. This sophisticated hotel is 6 miles from Time Warner Cable Arena (home of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team) and 7 miles from Discovery Place science museum. Modern rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee), iPod docks and desks, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Club rooms and suites offer access to a lounge with free continental breakfast (weekdays only), and suites also add separate living areas. Room service is available. Amenities include a restaurant with Southern fare and a casual bar, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's also a business center, 14 meeting rooms and free parking.

Puerta serves up mouthwatering Mexican delights in a chill setting, perfect for brunch or late-night tacos paired with tasty cocktails.