Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden

Nestled in a charming old church, this lively steakhouse serves up Southern delights and expertly crafted cocktails in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Stylish restaurant offering a Japanese menu of noodles, ramen & sushi plus cocktails, sake & beer.

Upscale rooms & suites in a vintage-chic hotel with a high-end restaurant, a bar & a 24-hour gym. Set in a converted 1920s department store opposite the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, this refined hotel in the uptown district is a 6-minute walk from the Levine Museum of the New South, and 7 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Featuring art deco and mid-century furnishings, the vintage-chic rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Some open onto an interior atrium. Suites add living areas and wet bars; upgraded suites have separate living rooms and balconies. Free evening drinks are served in a club lounge. There's also a lobby bar, a high-end restaurant and a 24-hour gym.

This cozy, husband-and-wife-run Southern spot serves up soulful Lowcountry dishes in a colorful, inviting atmosphere that feels like home.

This hip counter-serve spot spices up fast-food classics with gourmet burgers and creamy shakes, perfect for a casual family meal.

Modern redbrick brewery with a rotating selection of draft and to-go beers, plus a beer garden.

A stylish steakhouse buzzing with energy, Church and Union offers an inviting atmosphere, delicious brunch options, and attentive service in the heart of Charlotte.

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.

Savor traditional and contemporary Thai flavors in a chic spot, where great service and vibrant curries leave you craving more.

Nestled in a quaint turquoise building, Queens Coffee Bar in Belmont serves up locally roasted coffee, refreshing smoothies, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for relaxation or a productive work session.