Restaurant Bites: What's new and what's coming to a menu near you

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — August brought with it some additional restaurant closures, but the month was also marked by new dining spots and those opening in the coming weeks.

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Among those closures is The Liberty Blakeney in south Charlotte — the third eatery to shutter (following The Liberty South End and Lumiere French Kitchen in Myers Park) under the same local restaurant group.

A biscuit and doughnut concept, Rise Biscuit Donuts, also has closed its only two Charlotte locations in Steele Creek and Ballantyne.

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On the flip side, Plaza Midwood has gained new concepts, including Pilot Brewing and popular Mediterranean eatery Yafo Kitchen, both located in the new One305 Central project at 1331 Central Ave.; Legion Brewing Co. is making headway on its SouthPark restaurant and brewery — which will be that neighborhood’s first — with plans to open it later this month; uptown will soon add another rooftop bar and restaurant above two new hotels at the EpiCentre; and Sabor Latin Street Grill continues to quickly grow its local footprint.

This installment of CBJ's Restaurant Bites provides a closer look at the latest news on eateries and drinking spots across the Charlotte area.

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