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A roaming pit crew blending Texas technique with Mexican flavors—think brisket with salsa taquera and beef‑cheek barbacoa. Spotlighted by Food & Wine and profiled by Charlotte Magazine and the Charlotte Observer; follow their brewery pop‑ups.
Tex-Mex barbecue: brisket, barbacoa, creative pit mastery
Museum · Second Ward
Interactive museum celebrating NASCAR history with simulators
5 Postcards
New American restaurant · Elizabeth
New American with European accents, global wine list
11 Postcards
Seafood restaurant · Uptown
Oysters, seafood towers, lobster rolls, shrimp & grits
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Asian restaurant · Wilmore
Korean-inspired BBQ eats, Asian craft beers & custom cocktails
Restaurant · Ballantyne
Asian rooftop fare with sushi, Wagyu beef, and cocktails
3 Postcards
Restaurant · Commonwealth
Rustic-chic steakhouse in former church serving Southern dishes
21 Postcards
Cocktail bar · Central Business District
Speakeasy-style bar pouring classic & specialty cocktails
Restaurant · Brookhills
Gourmet sandwiches and rotating frosé flavors in a vibrant eatery
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Restaurant · Second Ward
Mediterranean-meets-Southern cuisine with wood-fired bites
10 Postcards
Ice cream shop · Lockwood
Artisan dairy-free ice cream with unique flavors & waffle cones
1 Postcard