Savor the Flavors of Charlotte Just a few years ago, the culinary choices in Charlotte may have been limited to steakhouse fare and soul food, if you could track it down. Now you can sample Southern biscuits and gravy for breakfast, munch on a traditional Vietnamese banh mi for lunch, and use your hands to scoop up a delicious meal at an Ethiopian spot for dinner. From sushi lounges to down-home country kitchens, there's no shortage of diverse dishes in the Queen City. In Food Lovers' Guide to Charlotte, seasoned food writer Sarah Crosland shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide. With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city's iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers' Guide to Charlotte is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: Favorite restaurants and landmark eateriesSpecialty food stores and marketsFarmers' markets and farm standsFood festivals and culinary eventsRecipes from top Charlotte chefsFood trucksThe city's best cocktail lounges, taverns, dives, and wine barsCooking classes Food stops worth the trip just outside the city