CHARLOTTE — Charlotte’s center city scored a plethora of new dining and drinking spots in March.
Opening last month in South End were Blinders, which blends the essence of a cocktail lounge with the energy of a sports bar, and a Mediterranean-inspired, tapas-style restaurant named Mazi.
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is set to open uptown at Queen City Quarter — formerly known as the EpiCentre — in late April, while a 9,000-square-foot beer hall with four breweries is targeting a May opening in South End. A gourmet market and entertainment venue aims to open this winter in South End, and an ingredient-driven restaurant called Fare will be part of the massive Queensbridge Collective development under construction between uptown and South End.
Nearby, Dilworth is in line for a wine bar and retail shop this fall by the owners of Elizabeth restaurant Customshop.
In Cotswold, Sycamore Brewing is looking to open a large, second taproom and beer garden by summer 2026. And at SouthPark mall, the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar opened in March, combining a coastal-inspired restaurant with a retail store across nearly 10,000 square feet.
Surrounding towns got in on the action, too.
A few well-known concepts expect to join Fort Mill’s culinary scene this year. That includes Phat Burrito in downtown; Dilworth Neighborhood Grille at Baxter Village; and Mac’s Speed Shop near Interstate 77′s Exit 85.
The Lake Norman area will also pick up some new restaurants.
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