In Loving Memory of Ellen Davis, McNinch House Restaurant

Loss hits hard. I sat in my office dumbfounded, staring at my computer screen, after getting the message over the weekend that McNinch House owner

Drink Local Cocktails and Mocktails

Six – well, seven plus – sensational ways to Drink Local with cocktails and mocktails easy enough for any home bartender. All of them with

Cheers Catherine Rabb

Catherine Rabb was a chef with a passion for making no fuss food that tasted good; a teacher who made learning fun, easy and interesting;

Charlotte chefs

Charlotte Chefs and Restaurants lend a helping hand

I have always said that very wonderful things happen when and where Charlotte chefs gather. And, it is incredible how very short of a time

Heidi Billotto

Charlotte Restaurants on the Radar

As we start this year, I, like you, find myself with many new Charlotte restaurants to try, that’s for sure. Add all the new places

NC Chef Showdown Winners

NC Chef Showdown Winners Take to the Airwaves

I am still reeling from all the fun this week as the 2019 NCRLA Chef Showdown celebrated its grande finale on Monday Sept 30, 2019

restaurant radar

Updated: On Your Restaurant Radar January Hidden Gems

Time to tune in and turn on your restaurant radar. How many times to you find yourself in search of something new? While there is always time to enjoy the “same old – same old”, its also fun to venture out of the box and try on a new and flavorful find. Take it from food writer Heidi Billotto, you are going to love these six special hidden gems.

On the Move: The Next Big Thing for Charlotte Restaurant owners Jessica & Chef Luca Annunziata

Life is full of twists and turns that keep it an interesting ride for us all.  Each fabulous adventure we enjoy, leads to another. And so it is for longtime CLT restaurateurs,  Jessica & Chef Luca Annunziata at Luca/Modern Italian Kitchen.