Food
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For Gavin Lawrence, owner of Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant, navigating a crisis is nothing new
By Charlie Leonard August 17, 2020 Owner of Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant, Gavin Lawrence is a soft-spoken yet effortlessly valiant man. He immigrated to the United States in the early ‘70s, managed grocery stores, ran restaurants, and raised two children in two different cities: New York...
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A guide to Charlotte-area Farmers Markets
By Heidi Billotto August 10, 2020 Best bets to score big with local produce, product and proteins are at Charlotte area farmers markets and farm stores. We are fortunate in Mecklenburg County to be surrounded by communities that are home to a variety of local...
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For Jeremy Yen and Max Huang of Honey Buns Cafe, carrying along their family trade is an honor
By Cameron Lee Photo: Jeremy Yen (L) and Max Huang (R) February 26, 2020 There’s nothing quite like a warm and fluffy Chinese bun (bao). The bounce of the soft half-bread, half-pastry texture encasing a savory filling is comforting in so many ways. “It’s the...
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For Jai Budsri, owner of Deejai Thai, the mission is to make you happy
By Cameron Lee December 3, 2019 The number of women restaurateurs has grown mightily in recent years, but not many are immigrants who started their business in the eye of the economic recession. Jai Budsri is the owner of Deejai Thai, a staple in Charlotte...
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The roots of Hibiscus grow from one of Charlotte’s first Asian restaurants, Thai Taste
By Cameron Lee November 14, 2019 The term “fusion” has been thrown around in burgeoning cities across the country for quite a while now, especially when referring to Asian-style restaurants or dishes. Chefs and restaurant chains take classic staples of cultural cuisines and remake them...
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For JP Food ToGo, sticky rice and Lao sausages help bring a community together
By Cameron Lee October 29, 2019 Many believe the sounds of your environment may enhance or affect the taste of your food. The bustling noises at the Vieng Keo Asian Market off Little Rock Rd. are unusual for an ideal food outing to say the...
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Want to learn how to make a proper Bánh mì sandwich at home?
Powered by By CLTure September 3, 2019 Chef Jeremy Yen of Honey Buns Cafe (Super G Mart) recently stopped by NBC Charlotte (WCNC) to demonstrate how to make a proper Bánh mì sandwich with Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson to help promote the CLTure Street...
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Charlotte Vegfest is back and bigger than ever
By Shaun Bowman September 1, 2019 Since 2011, vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious have come from all across the Southeast to hang out at the largest annual vegan event in the city, Charlotte Vegfest. What started from humble parking lot beginnings has blossomed into one...
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The Carolinas are home to several delectable fall food festivals
By Corrine Watson August 30, 2019 (Updated) As fall slowly blows away the sweltering summer heat, it’s time to trade in the refreshing fruity drinks and sunscreen for a cozy sweater and crisp apple cider. While we’ll miss cookouts on the grill, fall brings in...
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CLTure, Kirin Ichiban, and Super G Mart will bring Asian Street Food Festival to South End September 29!
By CLTure August 29, 2019 (Updated) CLTure in partnership with Kirin Ichiban and Super G Mart will host the CLTure Asian Street Food Fair on Sunday, September 29 at Amos’ Southend. The immersive event experience will showcase Charlotte’s Asian culture through food, drinks, art, and...
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