From holiday happenings to hot shows, here are some of our favorite events coming up this week:

This local artisan chocolatier has opened up shop at The Design Center of the Carolinas.

Each December, the quiet little town of McAdenville, which lies along the South Fork River in Gaston County, comes alive in spectacular fashion for the holidays. Almost overnight, the town transforms into "Christmas Town, USA."

As local residents were met with a variety of new dining choices in November, several restaurants — some long-standing in the Charlotte community — closed their doors.

When the temperature starts to drop, there's nothing like a hearty dish of comfort food to help you feel warm and toasty. We've highlighted some delicious places in Charlotte that are sure to fill you up!

These three new restaurants will dish up everything from hand-cut noodles to gourmet desserts at Camp North End.