Savor Charlotte is longer — and tastier — this year

Savor Charlotte returns this year for an extended three-week celebration of Charlotte's culinary culture and the tastemakers who make our city unique.

What you need to know: Charlotte's food scene is having a breakout year — from three chefs snagging James Beard noms to the city receiving its first Michelin Star to hosting season 23 of Bravo's "Top Chef."

• From March 11-28, Savor Charlotte is serving up immersive, innovative ways to dig into the best tastes in the city — and hear directly from the chefs, bakers, mixologists, brewers and sommeliers behind them.

What's in store: With more energy than ever around the food industry in town, Savor is rising to the occasion with a stacked lineup of one-of-a-kind experiences with culinary experts, chef-curated menus and delicious offers.

🍴 Here are some of this year's most anticipated events:

• Taste of Mint | March 12: Explore the intersection of fine dining and fine art at The Mint Museum Uptown and Mariposa.
• Food Science on the Rocks | March 20: Get hands-on with cocktails and food-themed science experiences during an adults-only evening at Discovery Place Science.
• Bojangles x Merchant & Trade Collaboration | March 21: Head to Merchant & Trade for a Bojangles brunch collab centered around elevated Southern favorites.
• Serving the Culture | March 22: Get down to New Jack Swing — a blend of hip hop, R&B vocals and dance music — alongside a multi-course dinner at Lenny Boy.
• Brisket + Biscuits | March 28: Indulge in a BBQ brunch at Town Brewing featuring exclusive dishes from nine local pitmasters and chefs.

Businesses and restaurants across the city will also have exclusive deals and limited-time menu offerings during Savor Charlotte.

😋 Some examples:

• Waived reservation fees at Haberdish with code SAVOR.
• Oyster and mezcal pairings on Wednesdays at The Story of Mi Cariño.
• Three-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menu at Angeline's.

Worth a mention: We're a city full of foodies, so be sure to purchase event tickets and book reservations in advance to secure your seat at the table.

See the full list of events and plan your Savor Charlotte experience.