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James Beard-nominated chef revives Mattie's Diner

Sam Diminich will reopen it as Grey's Diner, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Food and Drink

Mattie&#x27;s Diner on The Plaza, which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closed last summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/04/matties-diner-closing-the-plaza" data-vars-content-id="130cf239-0fe2-4989-94ef-e65b6c9bcfb2" data-vars-headline="James Beard-nominated chef revives Mattie&#x27;s Diner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/04/matties-diner-closing-the-plaza" target="_self">closed last summer</a>, will reopen this spring as Grey&#x27;s Diner. Why it matters: In buying Mattie&#x27;s, James Beard–nominated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chef Sam Diminich" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/02/22/chef-sam-diminich-is-opening-a-restaurant-a-mile-from-where-he-used-to-be-homeless-285932" data-vars-content-id="130cf239-0fe2-4989-94ef-e65b6c9bcfb2" data-vars-headline="James Beard-nominated chef revives Mattie&#x27;s Diner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/02/22/chef-sam-diminich-is-opening-a-restaurant-a-mile-from-where-he-used-to-be-homeless-285932" target="_self">chef Sam Diminich</a> and the team behind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Your Farms Your Table Group" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/07/restaurant-constance-your-farm-your-table-hopeway-mental-health-facility-meals" data-vars-content-id="130cf239-0fe2-4989-94ef-e65b6c9bcfb2" data-vars-headline="James Beard-nominated chef revives Mattie&#x27;s Diner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/07/restaurant-constance-your-farm-your-table-hopeway-mental-health-facility-meals" target="_self">Your Farms Your Table Group</a> want to provide Michelin-level hospitality in a space where families, neighbors and regulars can grab a booth without a reservation.<ul><li>The approach aims to challenge the perception that farm-to-table dining is exclusive.</li></ul>

Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music and a street market

Events happening Feb. 20-22 include Jurassic Quest, a bridal show, Hornets game, food truck rodeo and indoor skating.

Things to Do

This weekend is filled with family-friendly activities from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jurassic Quest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/14/interactive-jurassic-quest-event-comes-to-concord-this-february" data-vars-content-id="7354553f-52b9-4f01-b302-71c83bcd96cc" data-vars-headline="Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music and a street market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/14/interactive-jurassic-quest-event-comes-to-concord-this-february" target="_self">Jurassic Quest</a> to a South End street market.

The evolution of Bank of America Stadium

From site selection in 1989 to what the stadium will look like in 2030, here's a timeline of Bank of America Stadium.

Sports

By 2030, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bank of America Stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/03/nfl-stadium-renovations-panthers-bank-of-america-tepper" data-vars-content-id="e78b5e93-6f6a-4540-af79-e5ade529995b" data-vars-headline="The evolution of Bank of America Stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/03/nfl-stadium-renovations-panthers-bank-of-america-tepper" target="_self">Bank of America Stadium</a> will have a fresh look. Why it matters: An $800 million renovation will transform the 30-year-old venue, which is among the oldest in the NFL. Tepper Sports &amp; Entertainment&#x27;s deal with the city also keeps its teams — the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC — here through 2045.

Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets

Ballantyne's event calendar is filling up for 2026, with returning festivals, outdoor concerts and even more to experience at The Bowl.

Neighborhoods

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ballantyne&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/03/10/guide-to-ballantyne-including-bowl" data-vars-content-id="dbc446dd-d3c0-4760-b827-793745e0f292" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/03/10/guide-to-ballantyne-including-bowl" target="_self">Ballantyne&#x27;s</a> event calendar is filling up for 2026, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="returning festivals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/03/31/ballantyne-event-guide-2025" data-vars-content-id="dbc446dd-d3c0-4760-b827-793745e0f292" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/03/31/ballantyne-event-guide-2025" target="_self">returning festivals</a>, outdoor concerts and even more to experience at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Bowl" data-vars-click-url="https://thebowlnc.com/?utm_source=2060digital&amp;utm_medium=localseo&amp;utm_campaign=gbp" data-vars-content-id="dbc446dd-d3c0-4760-b827-793745e0f292" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thebowlnc.com/?utm_source=2060digital&amp;utm_medium=localseo&amp;utm_campaign=gbp" target="_blank">The Bowl</a>.Why it matters: As the area keeps growing, its mix of live music, buzzy dining spots and green space is turning this once-corporate corner of south Charlotte into one of the city&#x27;s go-to hangouts.

The Charlotten is Charlotte's most believable fake news outlet

News

You may have heard that Axios Charlotte has beef with another Instagram account: The Charlotten. We&#x27;re here to address those rumors.Why it matters: There is no feud. There is, however, a rapidly growing parody account that has amassed more than 25,000 followers since launching in January 2025.<ul><li>The Charlotten is our city&#x27;s version of The Onion.</li></ul>

What the Charlotte Music census reveals about the city's music scene

Working outside of the music industry to make ends meet is common, the report shows.

Music

The 2025 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Music census" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/22/music-census-everywhere-clt-survey-industry" data-vars-content-id="4bdff1e2-d366-4d27-b16b-712061bc7e91" data-vars-headline="What the Charlotte Music census reveals about the city&#x27;s music scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/22/music-census-everywhere-clt-survey-industry" target="_self">Charlotte Music census</a> offers a detailed snapshot of the city&#x27;s music industry, from working musicians to venues and other industry workers.Why it matters: Results are in. And the findings will shape how Music Everywhere CLT (a nonprofit backed by Charlotte Center City Partners) supports the city&#x27;s music scene.

9 restaurants with Ramadan-friendly food in Charlotte

Discover nine Ramadan-friendly places to break your fast during the holy month in Charlotte, or simply explore some of our local Asian and Middle Eastern eateries.

Culture

It’s the month of Ramadan — a time of prayer, reflection and fasting for Muslims.Why it matters: During the holy month, Muslims who are able will fast every day from dawn to sunset. Then, they’ll break their fast with an evening meal of halal foods known as iftar.

Charlotte's very own Met Gala experience returns this spring

The annual Met Gala inspired event themed "Mint to Be: Costume Art" will bring fashion designers, runway competition, local artists and more to Uptown on May 1, 2026.

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Met Gala-inspired event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/04/23/met-gala-experience-uptown-charlotte-spring" data-vars-content-id="95534be0-9919-4075-868c-8ba226db1f79" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s very own Met Gala experience returns this spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/04/23/met-gala-experience-uptown-charlotte-spring" target="_self">Met Gala-inspired event</a> is bringing fashion designers, local artists and creatives back to Charlotte on May 1.Why it matters: Happening a few nights before <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fashion&#x27;s biggest night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/met-gala-takes-over-closer" data-vars-content-id="95534be0-9919-4075-868c-8ba226db1f79" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s very own Met Gala experience returns this spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/met-gala-takes-over-closer" target="_self">fashion&#x27;s biggest night</a>, the event brings that red carpet energy to Uptown — creating a local fashion-meets-art experience that encourages the city&#x27;s creative community to collaborate.

What Charlotte singles are saying about the local dating scene

Many singles graded Charlotte's dating scene an "F," citing frustrations with the dating pool, app culture and a lack of serious intent.

Dating

We asked Charlotte singles to share their hot takes on dating in the city, and their pain points ranged from the pool of prospects to dating app culture.Why it matters: More than 100 readers and Instagram followers weighed in — and gave <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the dating scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/13/charlotte-dating-apps-irl" data-vars-content-id="801342d9-bd17-42de-80b8-206bb0a2d9b9" data-vars-headline="What Charlotte singles are saying about the local dating scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/13/charlotte-dating-apps-irl" target="_self">the dating scene</a> a solid &quot;F,&quot; a downgrade from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a &quot;C&quot; a decade ago." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2016/10/20/dating-scene-in-charlotte-survey-69426" data-vars-content-id="801342d9-bd17-42de-80b8-206bb0a2d9b9" data-vars-headline="What Charlotte singles are saying about the local dating scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2016/10/20/dating-scene-in-charlotte-survey-69426" target="_self">a &quot;C&quot; a decade ago.</a>

Why dating in Charlotte feels so frustrating right now

Dating is hard everywhere. But in Charlotte, singles say it comes with its own set of frustrations.

Dating is hard everywhere. But in Charlotte, singles say it comes with its own set of frustrations.Why it matters: Charlotte&#x27;s dating disconnect reflects a broader shift: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Apps" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/11/charlotte-dating-app-for-dog-lovers-frolly-pet-owners" data-vars-content-id="34f89558-6e13-406a-b6b1-0e0c676273eb" data-vars-headline="Why dating in Charlotte feels so frustrating right now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/11/charlotte-dating-app-for-dog-lovers-frolly-pet-owners" target="_self">Apps</a> make dating easier to access, but meaningful connections are harder to find.

Burned out on apps, some Charlotte singles are dropping $10K for a matchmaker

A Charlotte matchmaker says young pros know the apps aren't working,  so they're turning to her instead.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dating" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/dating" data-vars-content-id="c96604ce-91c5-4612-973d-51cc58582732" data-vars-headline="Burned out on apps, some Charlotte singles are dropping $10K for a matchmaker" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/dating" target="_self">Dating</a> in Charlotte is rough. So rough, some younger daters are paying nearly $10K to skip the apps.Why it matters: One local matchmaker hopes her services will help younger singles survive a burnout-heavy dating scene and challenge the idea that matchmakers are only for older, seasoned daters.&quot;

How a Charlotte author turned a situationship into a viral novel — and what's next

After a BookTok breakout, Charlotte author Alissa DeRogatis has a new romcom coming in 2026.

Some heartbreaks get dissected in the group chat. For Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="author" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/17/local-recommended-authors-books-north-carolina" data-vars-content-id="53ec3ba4-e7cf-4511-9f24-d5160832d0e5" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte author turned a situationship into a viral novel — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/17/local-recommended-authors-books-north-carolina" target="_self">author</a> Alissa DeRogatis, one turned into a novel — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="launched her career" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@alissaderogatis/video/7381260289855180078" data-vars-content-id="53ec3ba4-e7cf-4511-9f24-d5160832d0e5" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte author turned a situationship into a viral novel — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alissaderogatis/video/7381260289855180078" target="_blank">launched her career</a>.<ul><li>DeRogatis went viral for writing about a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="situationship" data-vars-click-url="https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-a-situationship" data-vars-content-id="53ec3ba4-e7cf-4511-9f24-d5160832d0e5" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte author turned a situationship into a viral novel — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-a-situationship" target="_blank">situationship</a> — that familiar almost-relationship stuck somewhere between &quot;just talking&quot; and something real.</li></ul>

Rally the group chat: Charlotte's biggest trivia championship is back

Winners take home $3,000 in cash, plus Charlotte FC tickets and swag.

Charlotte trivia heavyweights, it&#x27;s time to rally the group chat. Mindless Minutia is back with its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="annual trivia championship" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/18/prove-that-your-friend-group-is-the-smartest-in-charlotte-at-mindless-minutias-trivia-championship-318485" data-vars-content-id="75b355e6-856d-4d7b-8878-7f57bb44c59d" data-vars-headline="Rally the group chat: Charlotte&#x27;s biggest trivia championship is back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/18/prove-that-your-friend-group-is-the-smartest-in-charlotte-at-mindless-minutias-trivia-championship-318485" target="_self">annual trivia championship</a>. Why it matters: Mindless Minutia is one of the biggest reasons Charlotte bars and breweries are packed on weeknights. The locally grown trivia company now runs more than 60 games across the city, with trivia as its bread and butter.

Charlotte is lining up — even in freezing temps — for this coffee pop-up's draft lattes

I showed up five minutes into Brü's pop-up  and the line was dozens deep. Honestly, now I get why.

I stood in line for more than an hour last Saturday morning, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="as winter storm Fern drew closer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/21/buckle-up-for-an-impactful-winter-storm-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="21495952-3e79-442f-81ca-5b84df6fdd52" data-vars-headline="Charlotte is lining up — even in freezing temps — for this coffee pop-up&#x27;s draft lattes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/21/buckle-up-for-an-impactful-winter-storm-charlotte" target="_self">as winter storm Fern drew closer</a>, to try the latte the Charlotte internet won&#x27;t stop talking about. And I was far from the only one. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brü" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/got.bru/" data-vars-content-id="21495952-3e79-442f-81ca-5b84df6fdd52" data-vars-headline="Charlotte is lining up — even in freezing temps — for this coffee pop-up&#x27;s draft lattes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/got.bru/" target="_blank">Brü</a> is a new Black-owned coffee pop-up drawing massive crowds, with customers lining up to try its draft lattes and matcha.