VINYL

This lively American chain dishes out hearty sandwiches, hot dogs, and tacos in a unique, casual setting where great service meets tasty comfort food.

Experience vibrant modern Mexican cuisine, fresh guacamole, and stellar cocktails at this lively cantina, perfect for game days or a festive meal.

Leah & Louise is a cozy juke joint serving up inventive Southern comfort food and craft cocktails, making every meal a delightful experience.

Enat Ethiopian Restaurant serves up vibrant sharing platters with an array of veggie options, making it a cozy haven for authentic Ethiopian flavors in Charlotte.

Sophia's Lounge at The Ivey’s Hotel is a stylish, vintage-inspired haven in downtown Charlotte, perfect for sipping creative cocktails and sharing delicious small plates.

Cajun dining in a restored house with 1st-floor & rooftop terraces plus a bar with live jazz.

Boutique landmark with traditionally decorated rooms, a free shuttle & a fine-dining restaurant. This refined boutique hotel, dating from 1929, is one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Historic Hotels of America. It's a 2-minute walk from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and 9 minutes from Time Warner Cable Arena. Rooms offer 1920s ambiance, and include writing desks, armoires and marble bathrooms. Modern perks include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi and Keurig coffeemakers. A penthouse suite adds double balconies. Room service is available. Free perks include an area shuttle and evening cookies. There's an upscale Southern restaurant, and a 24-hour business center. Meeting and event space is offered.

Family-run spot serving New American fare in a quaint renovated house with a bar & patio.

Casual neighborhood bar with pub grub & other comfort food plus a sprawling patio.

Sophisticated, locally sourced international cooking in a simple strip-mall location.