Local entrepreneurs team up on eatery for Optimist Hall

CHARLOTTE — A new hamburger concept has signed on to the $60 million Optimist Hall project. Harriet’s Hamburgers has snagged a 675-square-foot space in the food hall there.

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Construction should start soon with a targeted summer opening.

“Our aim is to create our version of America’s favorite sandwich, and we couldn’t think of better partners than our friends who have already perfected our second-favorite sandwich — the grilled cheese,” says Joe Haubenhofer, owner of The Plaid Penguin.