A new food hall is coming to Savona Mill, the 27-acre mixed-use development in west Charlotte, near Stewart Creek Greenway.

Why it matters: Savona Food Works is part of a wave of major projects reshaping west Charlotte.

Zoom in: Savona Mill is a redevelopment of a 105-year-old textile mill that now includes offices, apartments and retail space.

• There are already 319 apartments with Vera at Savona Mill on the property, with more housing planned next year.

Context: Atlanta-based developer Portman, who is behind the project, is partnering with food hall operator Robert Montwaid to lead Savona Food Works. Montwaid is behind concepts including New York's Gansevoort Market and Atlanta's Chattahoochee Food Works.

• He's also behind Atlanta's CTR Food Works at the former CNN Center and Vela Park Food Works, a micro food hall planned for East Lake Atlanta.

What to expect: The 30,000-square-foot space at Savona Food Works will have about 25 food stalls, along with a full-service restaurant and bar, coffee shop, flower market and rooftop bar.


• There will also be indoor and outdoor seating areas and spaces for events.
• Local businesses slated to open at Savona Food Works will be announced later.

Zoom out: Charlotte's food hall scene continues to grow, with Savona Food Works becoming the city's sixth food fall, joining Optimist Hall, The Market at 7th Street, Urban District Market, Monarch Market and Alley 51.

What's next: Savona Food Works is expected to open in 2027.

Share this story

💼 See who's hiring around the city.

1. Medical Aesthetician at Ageless Remedies Southpark
2. Associate Attorney at Stewart Law, P.A.
3. Philanthropy Manager at TreesCharlotte

Want more opportunities? Check out our Job Board.

Hiring? Post a job.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is in the midst of major transformation reaching from the tarmac to the terminal.

Why it matters: The airport's growth reflects the growth of Charlotte, which is approaching 1 million residents.

Driving the news: CLT broke ground on a new firehouse Wednesday. The $40.9 million project is necessary for the airport's new runway.

Context: The firehouse will eliminate the need for firefighters to cross active runways. It's also a key part of the airport's infrastructure.

• It's expected to come online in fall 2027. The airport's new runway cannot open until it's ready.

What we're watching: Other projects we're keeping an eye on at CLT include:

• Three new lounges
• Airline negotiations
• Concourse C expansion (10-12 gates by 2031)
• Concourse D and Concourse E renovations

What else we're watching at CLT

Postino WineCafe, an all-day restaurant and wine bar, is opening a second Charlotte-area location in Plaza Midwood later this summer.

Why it matters: The Phoenix-born wine bar is going into the Commonwealth development, in the heart of Plaza Midwood, which is quickly becoming one of the city's biggest hubs for buzzy national restaurant and retail brands.

Catch up quick: Postino opened at The Bowl at Ballantyne in 2024. It also has a location in Raleigh.

What to expect: The 4,113-square-foot Plaza Midwood location will be open daily for lunch and dinner.

• The menu will feature 30 wines by the glass, North Carolina craft beer and cocktails.

Sip on this: Postino is also known for its daily deals, including its Monday and Tuesday "Bottle & Board" special, which pairs a bottle of wine with a bruschetta board for $25.

Best bites: Its food menu consists of bruschetta, panini, salads, charcuterie boards and shareable plates.

Send this to your happy hour crew

A federal antitrust lawsuit targeting the broiler chicken industry is nearing settlement, putting one of North Carolina's biggest agricultural sectors in the spotlight.

Why it matters: Chicken is American consumers' favorite — and typically cheapest — source of meat.

Driving the news: The federal government and several states, including North Carolina, sued the company Agri Stats in 2023, alleging it helped the broiler chicken industry collude to fix prices and coordinate production.

• The U.S. Department of Justice alleges Agri Stats collected data from chicken producers, sold industry reports back to them, and withheld comparable information from buyers, behavior the DOJ says was anticompetitive and harmful to consumers.

The other side: Agri Stats president Eric Scholer released a statement saying the company is "pleased to put this case … behind us" and arguing that its reports have helped companies grow and become leaner.

Keep reading about the industry

News you can use from our partners.

• Looking for an active, social community in Plaza Midwood? At The Village at Commonwealth, you can have it all, with an onsite bar, sand volleyball, two pools, a spa and more. Your new home awaits. 🏠

The FBI and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department carried out a massive bust at The Garden Inn & Suites in the Sugar Creek corridor yesterday following a six-month investigation into drug trafficking at the hotel. Nine people were arrested.

• The U.S. Attorney's Office is seeking to seize the hotel.

The "Sun Drop murders" suspect, accused of killing two people at a Sun Drop facility in Concord 18 years ago, was arrested in Washington state — a place where he was apparently arrested 14 times before. (WBTV)

Former Panthers player Greg Olsen won the third Emmy of his career Tuesday for Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst. (WBTV)

May may be coming to an end, but some of the month's big events — including NoDa 5K or Charlotte Vintage Market — are making their return this weekend.

🎉 Tomorrow: Celebrate The Pub at Uptown's first anniversary with a DJ, ticket giveaways, plus food and drink specials. | Free | 6pm | Details

🏃 Saturday: Run in the NoDa 5K at NoDa Brewing's North End Taproom and stick around for the live music afterparty. Proceeds benefit Mad Miles' More Than Miles Scholarship. | $50+ | 6pm | Details

🛍️ Sunday: Shop from over 40 vendors at Charlotte Vintage Market in Optimist Hall. | Free | 11am-7pm | Details

Full weekender