Ice cream shop · NoDa
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"New popsicle specialists like Steel City Pops and forthcoming Popbar probably didn’t help either." - Erin Russell
Shopping mall · Lockwood
Food stalls, public art, shops & events in a complex once used as a car factory & military depot.
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Brewery · Brookhills
Dog-friendly brewpub offering varied beers in cozy, industrial digs complete with games & a patio.
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Bakery · Barclay Downs
Tucked away in SouthPark, Renaissance Patisserie offers a delightful escape with its authentic French pastries, cozy outdoor seating, and a warm café vibe that's hard to resist.
Hotel · SouthPark
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.
Restaurant · Uptown
A rustic-chic choice for locally sourced Southern-leaning American fare plus cocktails & craft beer.
Garden · Belmont
Longtime public garden featuring 200+ varieties of roses, plus plants, an herb garden & fountains.
Cuban restaurant · Currituck
Fine Dining Restaurant inspired by the elegance and the history of pre-revolutionary Cuba in the 1950s.
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Health food restaurant · Brookhills
A laid-back eatery serving vibrant superfood smoothies and customizable bowls, perfect for health enthusiasts craving a nutritious bite.
Cocktail bar · Brookhills
Classic drinks & house concoctions are paired with small bites at this hidden haunt.
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Market · Dilworth
Hip, funky cafe featuring a wide variety of unique chicken-salad sandwiches, plus deli-style sides.