Dec 23, 2024 - Food and Drink

Charlotte's top dishes chosen by our journalists, December 2024

Axios Charlotte Team

several dishes on a table — Spread from Bakersfield in Dilworth. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios

December is for indulging. This month, our team revisited some of the city's best new restaurants. We also discovered some new faves.

Venetian-style asparagus from Albertine

"This is what I imagine the most-refined veggie-forward funnel cake tasting like. You won't be able to stop eating it." — Emma Way, associate director, editorial

asparagus dish — Venetian-style asparagus ($17) is made with pomegranate molasses, saffron and curry leaves. Photo: Emma Way/Axios

Bang bang shrimp from Spice

"The bang bang shrimp is like the guilty pleasure of takeout, but elevated." — Alexandria Sands, reporter

shrimp and sushi — Spice's bang bang shrimp is made with tempura shrimp, Japanese mayo and Tobiko ($19). Photo: Alexandria Sands/Axios

Tacos from Bakersfield

"I noticed this place was packed on a late Tuesday night so I figured the crowd was either there for tasty tacos or the drinks. After my meal, I realized it was for both." — Alexis Clinton, reporter

"The Big Boss" roll from New Zealand Cafe

"I tried three rolls — all delicious — but "The Big Boss" roll, pictured in the very front, takes first place." — McKenzie Rankin, lifestyle reporter

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sushi roll in a boat — The Big Boss roll is made with spicy tempura, spicy crab and cucumber. It's then wrapped with salmon, tuna and avocado and topped with spicy shrimp and roe. ($13.95) Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Pig and fig pizza from Flight

"I didn't expect to find one of my favorite pizzas in Charlotte at a wine bar and restaurant, but when you combine prosciutto, fig jam and balsamic drizzle with anything goat cheese and a few other fun ingredients, you have a winner." — Ashley Mahoney, reporter

The Khaliat Alnahl from Qahwah House

"Qahwah House is a new Yemeni coffee shop in Plaza Midwood with pastries, coffee and tea galore. During a preview of the space, I tried a few pastries, but my favorite was the Khaliat Alnahl (AKA honeycomb bread). The cheese inside the bread is like butter and the honey drizzle gives it a sweet taste." — Laura Barrero, editor

pastry and coffee — The Khaliat Alnahl is a Yemeni bread, stuffed with cheese and drizzled with honey. ($6) Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios

Gingerbread ice cream from Golden Cow Creamery

"The chewy bites of spiced gingerbread throughout the heaping ice cream scoop were a delicious afternoon treat. One of the better scoops I've had in a while." — Katie Peralta Soloff, editor

hand holding ice cream — Gingerbread ice cream in a waffle cone with sprinkles at Golden Cow ($7.58). Photo: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios

Go deeper: Check out our favorite dishes from January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

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