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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.

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 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.

Charlotte's season of "Love is Blind" is the most streamed season in franchise history

"Love is Blind" season 6 is the most streamed season in franchise history, per Nielson data.

Love is Blind

&quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/love-is-blind" data-vars-content-id="b5eec9fc-10d4-473f-a33a-b6b9b7086b1f" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s season of &quot;Love is Blind&quot; is the most streamed season in franchise history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/love-is-blind" target="_self">Love is Blind</a>&quot; season 6 is the most streamed season in franchise history, per Nielsen data. Why it matters: Season 6 of &quot;Love is Blind&quot; was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filmed in Charlotte" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/21/charlotte-places-seen-on-netflixs-love-is-blind" data-vars-content-id="b5eec9fc-10d4-473f-a33a-b6b9b7086b1f" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s season of &quot;Love is Blind&quot; is the most streamed season in franchise history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/21/charlotte-places-seen-on-netflixs-love-is-blind" target="_self">filmed in Charlotte</a> with an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="all-Charlotte cast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/18/love-is-blind-charlotte-cast-347892" data-vars-content-id="b5eec9fc-10d4-473f-a33a-b6b9b7086b1f" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s season of &quot;Love is Blind&quot; is the most streamed season in franchise history" 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/love-is-blind-charlotte-cast-347892" target="_self">all-Charlotte cast</a>.

The 5 biggest controversies to come out of Season 6 of "Love Is Blind"

Charlotte, North Carolina might just win for the messiest season in Love is Blind history.

Dating

Season 6 of Netflix&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love Is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/18/love-is-blind-charlotte-cast-347892" data-vars-content-id="b008b96d-42f0-4ed7-8dd0-eddc9e8e59ec" data-vars-headline="The 5 biggest controversies to come out of Season 6 of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot;" 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/love-is-blind-charlotte-cast-347892" target="_self">Love Is Blind</a>,&quot; which was filmed in Charlotte with an all-Charlotte cast, showed the world just how &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="messy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/14/netflix-love-is-blind-cast-interviews-charlotte-dating" data-vars-content-id="b008b96d-42f0-4ed7-8dd0-eddc9e8e59ec" data-vars-headline="The 5 biggest controversies to come out of Season 6 of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/14/netflix-love-is-blind-cast-interviews-charlotte-dating" target="_self">messy</a>&quot; the city&#x27;s dating scene really is.Here are five of the biggest jaw-droppers to come out of this season — both on and off camera. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Charlotte places seen on Netflix's "Love is Blind"

Here are the local restaurants, bars and businesses featured on "Love is Blind" season six, filmed in Charlotte.

There are several local restaurants, bars and businesses featured on &quot;Love is Blind&quot; season six, which was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filmed in Charlotte" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" data-vars-content-id="253073ec-6e4e-4356-be79-8643b496c6f0" data-vars-headline="Charlotte places seen on Netflix&#x27;s &quot;Love is Blind&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" target="_self">filmed in Charlotte</a>. Why it matters: We researched so you don&#x27;t have to. In this guide, you&#x27;ll find every local business featured on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix reality dating show" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/18/love-is-blind-charlotte-cast-347892" data-vars-content-id="253073ec-6e4e-4356-be79-8643b496c6f0" data-vars-headline="Charlotte places seen on Netflix&#x27;s &quot;Love is Blind&quot;" 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/love-is-blind-charlotte-cast-347892" target="_self">Netflix reality dating show</a>, including where the couples dined, dated and lived. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Go glamping "Love is Blind"-style in this modern tent less than two hours from Charlotte

Netflix "Love Is Blind" films at this North Carolina Airbnb in season 6. Book a stay at the same Airbnb  starting at $118 per night. The airbnb is located driving distance from Charlotte.

Netflix&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/13/love-is-blind-filmed-charlotte-nc-premiere-netflix" data-vars-content-id="4ba21ed1-4b17-491e-a90d-3f3bf5aa8371" data-vars-headline="Go glamping &quot;Love is Blind&quot;-style in this modern tent less than two hours from Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/13/love-is-blind-filmed-charlotte-nc-premiere-netflix" target="_self">Love is Blind</a>&quot; features local Airbnbs like a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lake Norman mansion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/28/lake-norman-mansion-where-love-is-blind-couples-filmed-charlotte-nc" data-vars-content-id="4ba21ed1-4b17-491e-a90d-3f3bf5aa8371" data-vars-headline="Go glamping &quot;Love is Blind&quot;-style in this modern tent less than two hours from Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/28/lake-norman-mansion-where-love-is-blind-couples-filmed-charlotte-nc" target="_self">Lake Norman mansion</a> and this glamping tent less than two hours from Charlotte.Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Stay at the Lake Norman mansion featured on "Love is Blind"

This Lake Norman mansion is one of the spots featured in season six of "Love is Blind," which was filmed in Charlotte.

Real Estate

This Lake Norman mansion is one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spots featured" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/21/charlotte-places-seen-on-netflixs-love-is-blind" data-vars-content-id="95489305-f510-4a01-9d01-b0abedbe5f2d" data-vars-headline="Stay at the Lake Norman mansion featured on &quot;Love is Blind&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/21/charlotte-places-seen-on-netflixs-love-is-blind" target="_self">spots featured</a> in season six of &quot;Love is Blind,&quot; which was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filmed in Charlotte" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/13/love-is-blind-filmed-charlotte-nc-premiere-netflix" data-vars-content-id="95489305-f510-4a01-9d01-b0abedbe5f2d" data-vars-headline="Stay at the Lake Norman mansion featured on &quot;Love is Blind&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/13/love-is-blind-filmed-charlotte-nc-premiere-netflix" target="_self">filmed in Charlotte</a>. Why it matters: Drama ensues at the mansion, which the owners have dubbed &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boathouse Cove" data-vars-click-url="https://lakecations.com/494433?adults=1&amp;guests=1" data-vars-content-id="95489305-f510-4a01-9d01-b0abedbe5f2d" data-vars-headline="Stay at the Lake Norman mansion featured on &quot;Love is Blind&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lakecations.com/494433?adults=1&amp;guests=1" target="_blank">Boathouse Cove</a>.&quot; You can recreate scenes from the show starting at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$509 per night" data-vars-click-url="https://lakecations.com/494433?adults=1&amp;guests=1" data-vars-content-id="95489305-f510-4a01-9d01-b0abedbe5f2d" data-vars-headline="Stay at the Lake Norman mansion featured on &quot;Love is Blind&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lakecations.com/494433?adults=1&amp;guests=1" target="_blank">$509 per night</a>. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

"Love Is Blind" cast on Charlotte's "messy" dating scene

The first six episodes of the newest season of Netflix&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" data-vars-content-id="83037fa7-0b9e-4082-b73b-d8da7c260c20" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; cast on Charlotte&#x27;s &quot;messy&quot; 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/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" target="_self">&quot;Love Is Blind&quot;</a> are now available to stream.State of play: Axios&#x27; Maxwell Millington chatted with season six participants Johnny, Trevor, Clay, Amy, Amber &quot;AD&quot; and Jess about their time on the show during the &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; press junket on Feb. 8. in Los Angeles.

Charlotte phrases and places in the new "Love Is Blind" season

A guide to Charlotte phrases and places seen and heard in "Love is Blind" season 5

In case you haven&#x27;t heard: The sixth season of Netflix&#x27;s hit reality series &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love Is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601" data-vars-content-id="7fee65ca-6046-4661-8610-ebfa33e01d89" data-vars-headline="Charlotte phrases and places in the new &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601" target="_blank">Love Is Blind</a>&quot; is set in Charlotte.Between the lines: Throughout the season, you&#x27;ll hear terms such as &quot;South End&quot; and the &quot;Bible Belt.&quot;

"Love is Blind," which was filmed in Charlotte, premieres on Netflix

Season 6 Love is Blind cast includes Charlotte singles on their dating journey to marriage.  Episodes air on Wednesdays starting Feb. 15.

The upcoming season of Netflix&#x27;s &quot;Love is Blind&quot; will air this Valentine&#x27;s Day.Why it matters: We&#x27;re bound to spot some local businesses since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="season six" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" data-vars-content-id="3cf6f3be-9c52-4a9f-8a65-646821edc199" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love is Blind,&quot; which was filmed in Charlotte, premieres on Netflix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" target="_self">season six</a> was filmed in Charlotte.

Meet the Charlotte singles on Netflix’s “Love Is Blind”

30 singles from the Charlotte area will date each other inside pods in Netflix's "Love is Blind" show.

Culture

The countdown is on for the debut of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love Is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" data-vars-content-id="a56a28cb-416e-49d3-ad7f-f9ad969c5d48" data-vars-headline="Meet the Charlotte singles on Netflix’s “Love Is Blind”" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/12/12/new-season-of-netflixs-love-is-blind-will-be-set-in-charlotte-346058" target="_self">Love Is Blind</a>&quot; Season 6, which premieres on Valentine&#x27;s Day.

Love is Blind

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Charlotte's season of "Love is Blind" is the most streamed season in franchise history

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Charlotte places seen on Netflix's "Love is Blind"