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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...
By CLTure August 17, 2020
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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...
By CLTure August 10, 2020
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Frontline Foods Charlotte continues to feed healthcare workers while keeping local restaurants afloat

By Shaun Bowman May 14, 2020 The service industry has been hit incredibly hard during the Covid-19 pandemic and, with doors closed to dine-in customers until Phase 2 of reopening begins, funds are tight for many. This new phase of reopening could occur as early...
By CLTure May 14, 2020
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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...
By CLTure February 26, 2020
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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...
By CLTure December 3, 2019
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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...
By CLTure November 14, 2019
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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...
By CLTure October 29, 2019
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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...
By CLTure September 3, 2019
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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...
By CLTure September 1, 2019
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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...
By CLTure August 30, 2019

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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...

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...

By Shaun Bowman May 14, 2020 The service industry has been hit incredibly hard during the Covid-19 pandemic and, with doors closed to dine-in customers until Phase 2 of reopening begins, funds are tight for many. This new phase of reopening could occur as early...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...