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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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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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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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For Chef Akil and Paris Courtney of Ve-Go, vegan food is a family affair
By Shirley Griffith August 7, 2019 (updated) When Chef Akil Courtney and wife, Paris, both left their more traditional, high-level roles in the restaurant business, they did it out of love. The couple have been married nine years and wanted to not only be closer...
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Our favorite food shows on Netflix
By Zach Goins July 12, 2019 (updated) One of the best things about television is its ability to take you to places you’d never imagine seeing. Some shows can transport you to fantasy worlds with dragons and monsters, while others can put you in the...
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