Mar 1, 2022 - Food and Drink

Now Open: 15 new openings in Charlotte from this winter

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Outside The Royal Tot. Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios

Presented by Charlotte Center City Partners. New businesses are part of what makes Charlotte great but don’t forget to take some time to say hello again to the people and places that made us fall in love with our city in the first place. Check out UptownCharlotte.com + SouthEndCLT.org to find even more spots to explore.

We’re only two months into 2022 and have already seen a handful of big openings throughout the winter.

Here are 15 cool openings in Charlotte from this January and February:

FOOD + DRINK

Babe Cave

A recently opened cocktail bar and brunch spot with decor and drinks that cater to women.

Location: 2122 Freedom Dr., Suite D.

HopFly Brewing

Babe Cave Bar at Good Life — Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios

Beer production facility and taproom in the old Unknown Brewing space.

Location: 1327 South Mint St.

Gilde

HopFly ground floor — HopFly seats between 250 to 300 people. Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios

The 475-year-old German Brewer opened its first brewery outside of Germany in LoSo. This facility also serves as the brewer’s North American headquarters.

Location: 530 Dewitt Lane.

Benny Ferrovia’s

Pizza spot that’s known for its famous 28″ pies and 14″ slices. It’s owned by the same group that owns Benny Pennello’s in NoDa.

Location: 340 W. Tremont Ave.

Sister

Soul Gastrolounge’s new sibling restaurant located in the former KiKi space in Plaza Midwood. The menu includes popular dishes from Soul like the lamb lollipops and Asian-glazed pork belly tacos.

Location: 1500 Central Ave.

Night Swim (One Wells Fargo Center in Uptown)

Sister Plaza Midwood — Phyllo-wrapped, barrel-aged feta with toasted sesame seeds and thyme honey. Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios

It’s the local coffee shop’s third location.

Location: 301 South College St., Ste. 210

MilkBread (Davidson)

night swim coffee monroe road — Coffee and a cookie from Night Swim. Photo: Emma Way/Axios

Joe and Katy Kindred’s latest restaurant venture. A second Milkbread location is coming to the old Dairy Queen space in Plaza Midwood.

Location: 624 Jetton St. #110

The Royal Tot

Milkbread Davidson — Quite the spread of Milkbread treats. Photo: Bri Crane/Axios

Tropical-themed bar serving classic tiki drinks, frozen rum-based cocktails and of course the cult-favorite Dole whip.

Location: 933 Louise Ave., Ste. 350

Para

Expect a globally-influenced tapas menu that will change on a weekly basis and sometimes on a daily basis. It’s in South End, in the former Zeppelin space.

Location: 235 W. Tremont Ave.

Capriotti’s

para outside — Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios

A Delaware-born sandwich shop that opened in Fort Mill.

Location: 810 Brayden Pkwy.

Bird Pizzeria

capriottis — The cheesesteak is a popular item on the menu. It’s served Delaware-style sans the cheese whiz you’d find in Philly. Photo: Emma Way/Axios

Gourmet East Coast-style pizza spot that recently opened in Optimist Park.

Location: 510 E 15th St.

Halal Street Food

Bird Pizzeria — White pizza with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, garlic, olive oil and basil. Photo: Emma Way/Axios

The first brick-and-mortar location for the popular halal food cart located in Uptown.

Location: 4044 Connection Point Blvd.

Resident Culture (South End)

chicken gyro halal street food — Chicken Gyro ($9.99). Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios

The Plaza Midwood brewery expanded into a 17,000 square-foot space in South End. This location is also home to Toro Bruto and (soon) to Mostra Coffee.

Location: 332 West Bland St.

Midnight Mulligan

Resident Culture Brewing South End — This is R.C.’s main taproom inspired by their Lightning Drop beer. Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios

Brewery and restaurant in Wesley Heights that has a selection of west Coast-style beers like IPAs, lagers, sours, stouts and a variety of seasonal beers.

Location: 2215 Thrift Rd. Unit A.