Cultural center · Central Business District
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On Wednesday nights, general admission is free at Mint Museum Uptown, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center. A consistent pick in national roundups like Southern Living, it’s the best no-cost museum window.
Hotel · Central Business District
Chic hotel with rooftop bar, South American restaurant & spa
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Soul food restaurant · Uptown
Southern soul food, Lowcountry classics, Soul Rolls, and cornbread
Hotel · Uptown
Contemporary hotel w/ farm-to-table dining, coffee shop & gym
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Chinese restaurant · Charlotte
Reliable Chinese fare, known for basil tofu, eggplant chicken, and flavorful noodles.
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South American restaurant · Commonwealth
Cuban, Peruvian, Chinese fusion with ceviche, sandwiches, rum bar
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Mexican restaurant · Elizabeth
Mexican specialties, brunch, cocktails, DJ, and late-night hours
Vegan restaurant · NoDa
South African vegan cuisine with craft cocktails & patio
Condominium complex · Second Ward
Luxury condos and hotel with skyline views and rooftop pool
Ethiopian restaurant · Briarcreek-woodland
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine, spice-forward dishes, coffee ceremony
Seafood restaurant · Charlotte
Seafood & poultry dishes, famed for its lobster mac & cheese