The Market at 7th Street

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

Fahrenheit is a lively rooftop spot in Charlotte serving New American cuisine with an Asian twist, where stunning skyline views steal the show.

Airy outpost serving wood-smoked BBQ meats like ribs & fried chicken plus beer, wine & cocktails.

Quaint cafe/bar in the McGill Rose Garden with hot drinks, craft beer & wines, plus photo sessions.

At Cowfish, you can indulge in gourmet burgers and inventive sushi rolls in a lively, colorful setting, making it the perfect fusion dining experience.

Hip, funky cafe featuring a wide variety of unique chicken-salad sandwiches, plus deli-style sides.

Laid-back barroom overlooking a local brewery (which offers free tours) with periodic live music.

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.

This industrial-style BBQ spot serves up hickory-smoked meats in a spacious, pub-loft vibe, perfect for enjoying classic comfort sides with friends.

Chic rooms & suites in a polished hotel featuring 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool & a spa. Opposite the Charlotte Convention Center, this sleek hotel is an 8-minute walk from the NASCAR Hall of Fame and less than a mile from I-277. The chic rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, coffeemakers and minifridges. Upgraded rooms offer access to a private lounge. The 1-bedroom suites feature living rooms, sofabeds and/or balconies. Room service is available. Amenities include 2 restaurants, a rooftop bar, an outdoor pool, a spa and a 24-hour fitness center, in addition to breakfast and valet parking.