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Here are some great vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Charlotte
By Shirley Griffith January 10, 2019 Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular as people actively choose healthier alternatives to what goes into their bodies. Charlotte has seen a swarm of more conscientious restaurants pop up as well, as old favorites adopt vegan and vegetarian-friendly options...
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Veltree is Charlotte’s new vegan soul food spot
By Emiene Wright December 17, 2018 Since its invention, soul food’s purpose has been to sustain a community, supporting it through struggle and honoring it through celebration. Veltree Vegan Soul continues that legacy, bringing people together to rediscover soul food’s incredibly flavorful, healthy roots. “I...
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Sweet Spot Studio is a confectionary hub for Charlotte
By Lindsay Kosma December 8, 2018 We’ve heard of maker spaces, co-working offices, and the various collaborative work environments popping up as entrepreneurship is on the rise. Less common are co-working areas for particular industries, like say, baking. The baking community in Charlotte is growing,...
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Charlotte VegFest continues to grow plant-based lifestyle in the city
By Shirley Griffith October 9, 2018 Veganism at its simplest is a form of compassion. Demonstrating conscientious love for the helpless and voiceless, especially in these hate-filled days, is a political protest, a movement towards societal equality for all, and a conscious appreciation for this...
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The Farm to Fork Picnic at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will showcase the very best of the region
By Sydney Hennighausen September 12, 2018 Harmony between fresh, local food and restaurants has not always been familiar on restaurant menus. Cooperation between the two, along with unity between chefs and farmers has recently become something diners really crave. Thanks to organizations like Center for Environmental...
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Charlotte offers a solid selection of Vietnamese cuisine
By Cameron Lee July 18, 2018 Often incorporating sweet, sour, spicy and salty elements on a single plate, traditional Vietnamese cuisine offers an extensive range of dishes sure to awaken your senses. Whether it be the crispy and slightly greasy texture of Bánh xèo (Vietnamese...
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Charlotte chefs throw down in a vegan Mac and Cheese competition
By Shirley Griffith July 15, 2018 This Thursday, C3 Lab hosts Vegan Outreach’s Mac Down Charlotte, a fun, family-friendly event centered around a southern staple, mac and cheese! Vegan Outreach is an international nonprofit organization working to reduce animal suffering by educating the public about...
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From a parking lot to their own spot, Seafood Connection is a mouthwatering small business story
By Caroline Renfro April 18, 2018 It happens several times a day. You’re scrolling through social media and see a photo of someone’s plate, their meal artfully displayed for the world to see. We witness the daily wave of mouth-drooling food photography on Instagram and,...
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Sensoria Food & Wine gathers top Charlotte chefs to present array of local fare
By Stephanie Hoyt April 10, 2018 For the first time in its 25-year existence, the Sensoria Literature and Arts Festival will include a food and wine component in its week-long schedule. Sensoria Festival began in 1993 as the Central Piedmont Community College’s Spring Literary Festival...
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Dinner Gala in West Charlotte will raise money for a youth trip to Ghana
By Matt Cosper February 18, 2018 The Males Place, a mentoring program based in Charlotte’s west side, has been changing lives for over 25 years. Under the leadership of Baba Reggie Singleton, the program has evolved from a run of the mill reproductive health clinic...
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