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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 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 to...
By CLTure August 7, 2019
Food

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...
By CLTure July 12, 2019
Food

Farm to Fork in the Garden returns to Daniel Stowe Botanical in October with impressive lineup of chefs, farmers and artisans

By Cameron Lee Photo: Peter Taylor July 10, 2019 Piedmont Culinary Guild, the 501 C3 non-profit that helps connect the food chain in the Carolinas, and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems will bring back the second annual Farm to Fork in the Garden event...
By CLTure July 10, 2019
Food

TerraVita Food Festival will showcase talented chefs and artisans for the last time in October

By Cameron Lee July 10, 2019 TerraVita Food & Drink Festival, the multi-day food event launched in 2010 by food activist Colleen Minton will be bringing together award-winning chefs, authors, artisans, makers, media and farmers for last time this October in Chapel Hill, North Carolina....
By CLTure July 10, 2019
Food

Charlotte Bakeries offer a lot more than bread

By Rachel Coston June 12, 2019 A long day calls for a slice of strawberry cake and a side of vanilla bean ice cream. Maybe you would prefer a cannoli or a macaron. We all like to indulge on something sweet every now and...
By CLTure June 13, 2019
Food

Charlotte VegFest Jr. returns with impressive lineup to new location at Goodyear Arts

By Shirley Griffith April 16, 2019 On Thursday, April 18, Charlotte Vegfest, Fern, Viva Raw, and Nourish host VegFest Jr. at Goodyear Arts. VegFest Jr. is a small-scale version of VegFest that aims to raise money, awareness, and community for the forthcoming, bigger festival in...
By CLTure April 16, 2019
Food

Sabor Latin Street Grill will be serving up their street food favorites at Charlotte Knights games

By CLTure News April 2, 2019 Ahead of Thursday’s Charlotte Knights season opener, Sabor Latin Street Grill has announced they will be serving up some of their street food favorites at BB&T Ballpark this year. The fast and casual food concept focused on authentic street...
By CLTure April 2, 2019
Food

With Yolk Uptown, Chef Greg Collier cracks more barriers

By Emiene Wright January 30, 2019 For two years after opening his beloved Yolk restaurant in Rock Hill, Gregory Collier wouldn’t allow anyone to call him chef. Now, with an expansion into 7th Street Market, he’s getting used to the title and accolades as one...
By CLTure January 30, 2019
Food

Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest and Chef Greg Collier will host dinner party at 7th Street Public Market

By Cameron Lee January 23, 2019 (Updated) Jarobi White, an original member of the legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest will be hosting “Vibes and Vittles,” a dinner event with Chef Greg Collier (The Yolk, Soul Food Sessions) organized by Michael Kitchen (Sol Kitchen)...
By CLTure January 23, 2019
Food

Here are some great vegetarian friendly restaurants in Charlotte

By Shirley Griffith January 10, 2019 (Updated) 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...
By CLTure January 10, 2019

Food

By Shirley Griffith August 7, 2019 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 to...

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...

By Cameron Lee Photo: Peter Taylor July 10, 2019 Piedmont Culinary Guild, the 501 C3 non-profit that helps connect the food chain in the Carolinas, and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems will bring back the second annual Farm to Fork in the Garden event...

By Cameron Lee July 10, 2019 TerraVita Food & Drink Festival, the multi-day food event launched in 2010 by food activist Colleen Minton will be bringing together award-winning chefs, authors, artisans, makers, media and farmers for last time this October in Chapel Hill, North Carolina....

By Rachel Coston June 12, 2019 A long day calls for a slice of strawberry cake and a side of vanilla bean ice cream. Maybe you would prefer a cannoli or a macaron. We all like to indulge on something sweet every now and...

By Shirley Griffith April 16, 2019 On Thursday, April 18, Charlotte Vegfest, Fern, Viva Raw, and Nourish host VegFest Jr. at Goodyear Arts. VegFest Jr. is a small-scale version of VegFest that aims to raise money, awareness, and community for the forthcoming, bigger festival in...

By CLTure News April 2, 2019 Ahead of Thursday’s Charlotte Knights season opener, Sabor Latin Street Grill has announced they will be serving up some of their street food favorites at BB&T Ballpark this year. The fast and casual food concept focused on authentic street...

By Emiene Wright January 30, 2019 For two years after opening his beloved Yolk restaurant in Rock Hill, Gregory Collier wouldn’t allow anyone to call him chef. Now, with an expansion into 7th Street Market, he’s getting used to the title and accolades as one...

By Cameron Lee January 23, 2019 (Updated) Jarobi White, an original member of the legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest will be hosting “Vibes and Vittles,” a dinner event with Chef Greg Collier (The Yolk, Soul Food Sessions) organized by Michael Kitchen (Sol Kitchen)...