Expected to find more foods from various parts of Europe. It seemed as though everything was from…read moreUkraine or eastern Europe. Found a few of the things on my list. The meat pies that they have at the counter are very good.

First off: Margaret K. doesn't know what she is talking about. The store is very clean and…read moreorganized. No new staff. They are extremely helpful and any any questions you have about any of the foods. Even giving recommendations. It is a wonderful store especially of you like trying new foods. The butter and mayonnaise are awesome. And they have French flour for pastry making. If you are Gluten Sensitive this is a great place to find products. Even Gluten Free items. Oh ice cream. You must try this higher fat better tasting ice cream. I drive an hour just to go to this store. Go and check it out.

What a great place to buy fresh meat or fish. The place was packed with customers either picking up…read morepre order food or placing an order like us. You can buy rubs, marinades, salads, sides, bread, rolls, desserts, etc. They also have frozen wild game if that is what you are into. It was unfortunate that half their store did not have power as we were not able to see any of the meat or fish on display. iI was ok we were not able to hand select our steaks or fish - the store has such a great reputation we were not too worried about what we would end up with. We decided to order 4 prime marinated NY strip and 2 tuna steaks. They make theur own naribade so we had to try it. We also wanted to try one of frozen pre-made meals so we chose the sausage and pasta with vodka sauce. While in line to checkout we saw more than a few people with trays of cinnamon buns so we had to try them as well. This is a summery of our purchased food:. The cinnamon rolls were grainy. Not smooth. I think they were old (I had to pull them from the back). The steaks had a great flavor as the marinade was really good. Three of the 4 steaks were over cooked because we were given 4 different sized steaks. 2 got burnt the third was well done....$60 wasted. The tuna was good but again they gave us one large steak and one thinner one so the smaller was was dry....another $15 wasted. If I can make any suggestion....do not make a purchase without seeing what you are buying. $136.00 later I can say I was disappointed because of the unevenness it was cooked improperly. 4 stars because the cook is partially to blame. 3 stars otherwise. The sales person is the first person that should know better than to sell meat and fish the way they did. Ruined my Christmas meal. Only 1 of us ate. :(

I dont know about meats but the frozen food was simply horrible. Meatloaf ugh....vodka pasta with…read moresausage was blah loaded with pepper. Dont recommend at all.

This was our first dinner at Speckled Pear and - wow! The phrase "gourmet dining" gets misused so…read moremuch it's become meaningless. So how about, "epicurean"?, "gastronomic"? OK, I'll just say we had "da** fine" meals. Fresh, seasonal ingredients combined in some unique and surprising ways, beautifully prepared and so, so delicious. Just look at the photos of a selection of our dishes. This was well worth an update of my earlier review. First, Speckled Pear has removed the community seating and the prepared food, bakery and produce counters from my earlier visits and replaced them with true "restaurant" tables. The focus is now squarely on dining, with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch service. And oh, there's still a wine bar and bottles are still available for purchase. In my humble view a significant positive step. Our servers were excellent, including helpfully explaining some of the wine options (my wife and sister-in-law ordered a flight). Still a fairly casual environment. Great acoustics- I hate echo chambers. We sat close to other guests but were able to easily talk among ourselves without hearing any extraneous neighbor conversations. Dare I say, Speckled Pear is now a {insert tire company name} star-quality dining experience. In Fort Mill! PS - It's a small restaurant which filled quickly and early on the weekday we visited. Reservations are recommended.

If you're a foodie, I'd highly recommend! They're a small business, and update their menu regularly…read morebased off what's in season which I love. Really unique bites to eat, with a thoughtful combination of flavors and ingredients. It's a small spot with intentional design choices and a communal table. Outside of the incredible food, the service really stood out! They have a really kind, and knowledgeable team. We were also lucky enough to meet the chef who with his wife started the restaurant just about a year ago. They're just as warm as the rest of their team! Really looking forward to going back next time we're in Charlotte.

We love this little farmer's market!…read more They have an excellent variety of fresh produce including fruits, vegetables, and herbs. I was *swooning* over the heirloom tomato table because you've just never seen such variety of juicy plump tomatoes! We grabbed some fresh corn on the cobb and lots of tomatoes this trip for only $12! They had just about everything you could think of from mushrooms to berries, carrots, etc. If you're in the area, you gotta go here for fresh produce. It's way better and more flavorful than the grocery store stuff. I believe they are only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Yuminess: 10/10 Allergy Safety: 10/10…read morePrice: 9/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Overall: LOVE Postino! The food is over the moon delicious with plenty of options and reasonable serving sizes. Even with the slightly high price point, it is well worth every penny. And they take allergies SO seriously! Literally went through a bunch of ingredients to find what would and wouldn't be dairy-allergy safe. Atmosphere is fun but cozy, too. 100% recommend! In-depth: Postino has quickly become one of my favorite places in the CLT area after my 10/10 experience here. To start, the food. My word, it's amazing! Everything my friend and I tried was delicious. The bruschetta is 100% worth trying (the spinach artichoke one is my favorite), and the west coaster panini + romaine salad was tasty at every bite. Their wine is also good quality, with a decent-sized portion poured. Allergy safety is a major thing for them, too. Our server (Lee = the best waitress!) and her manager looked through their bread and ingredients for about 30 minutes to confirm what was and wasn't dairy safe (I asked how dairy allergies are handled for when I bring my husband next time). They also had quite a few gluten-free options, too. The manager explained that she wants people to be able to just come in and relax for a few hours without worrying if they'll get sick, which I truly, truly appreciate. Lee shared a similar sentiment, which was amazing. Now price... Yes, it is a *bit* pricey, but it is well worth it. Nothing felt lacking as far as flavor goes, and the allergy safety is a huge thing. This is one of the few places I felt my sandwich and salad were worth every penny, even if it was $17. Also, their rewards program is great. I got a free bruschetta board, and they offer several other perks. Make sure to sign up before or while dining there to get some good deals! In addition to their sincere care for allergy safety, the service is fantastic all around. They do group service, meaning you'll have several servers, and they encourage you to grab anyone if you have questions. This takes the pressure off of waiting for one server to walk by and really helped me relax. And the atmosphere? I could stay there all day! It's a really fun vibe, but the lighting and seating are very cozy. Overall, I've already recommended this place to 5+ people and will be returning soon

Postinos is located in the main strip of the "bowl" and near the AMP. Parking can be located on the…read morestreet or in the parking lot adjacent to the building. It currently offers free parking for 3 hours and incremental of 1- 2 hours paid parking after. My wife and I came here on a date night. While her original visit left more than be desired management invited us to give them a second try and I'm so glad we did. We had an amazing time from start to finish. The staff was amazing and I was astounded by their dedication to their craft. The best part was the food. We started with the chefs board which had an array of cheeses and spreads. The most memorable was the whipped feta. OMG. The Ambiance was the only thing I feel could use some tuning as there's not enough sound deadening to make the music out? It sounds like a heart beat and makes it hard to make out conversations. Major shout out to Leigh for taking care of us all night and making it a memorable night. Also big thanks to Odhie for the tickets to the concert. This was definitely a night to remember. Thank you Postinos Staff!

I'm so happy to have found Tina's business. She created a beautiful gift basket of local NC/SC…read moregourmet snacks for friends' anniversary. The arrangement and packaging were spot on! I know they will love it!!

I live in California and have relatives in Charlotte. Whenever I need to send a gift to them, my go…read moreto place is A Gift Basket Full. Tina has great products, and her gift basket presentation is beautiful. If timing of delivery is an issue, Tina will bend over backwards to get it out, even if that means making an after-hours delivery herself. I trust her completely and only have to give her a price and some general guidance and she will make up a fantastic basket for me. My relatives always thank me profusely for the baskets, but of course, all the credit and kudos go to Tina! She's an amazing basket maker and a wonderful person! I just wish I could give her more than 5 stars. I highly recommend Tina and A Gift Basket Full!

Hidden gem 2.0! I'm a regular lunch customer. Lunch Specials - great variety and excellent $…read morevalue. Crab cake sandwich is at the top of my list and the Brussel Sprouts are to live for. Super team at the Gold Hill/Fort Mill location too.

Love this place food and wine are always fantastic. Service is great! Everyone is always friendly…read moreand you always meet new people to have a conversation with.

Absolutely delicious! Finally got to try the fresh made pasta, some of the best I've had since I…read morewas in Italy. The marinara sauce is so tasty, not acidic at all. Good pizza takes time so order the hand-cut mozzarella sticks while you wait! Amazing crumb structure on the focaccia and pizza crust. Justin knows what's up, give that man a raise!

Wow oh wow. I didn't have wandering into Ballantyne for lunch pizza on my bingo card for this week…read morebut boy am I glad it ended up happening. Had no idea about this place until my wife suggested grabbing lunch. Nice little dining area and we were greeted when we walked in. Ordered a side Caesar, cheese bread, two slices of the hornet, and one slice of cheese. Everything was FIRE. Caesar plate was cold with cold crunchy lettuce. Cheese bread was hot and delicious. Pizza was crispy with a ton of flavor. 10/10 no notes. Also, the staff was so nice! We had our 11 week old with us sleeping in his stroller and everyone was being intentionally quiet to keep him sleeping. Bunch of gems in there. Can't wait to come back to try more pizza and the pasta!

Visited The Salty Donut in Ballantyne, and the experience was much better than the one I've had at…read morethe Nashville location. One thing I always struggle with in Nashville is that they tend to run out of donuts and drinks pretty early in the day. Even by late afternoon, there are very few options left. That wasn't the case here. When I visited, they still had a great selection of donuts available, which made the experience much more enjoyable. I finally got the chance to try their lattes, and they did not disappoint. The Banana Bread Latte was one of the best specialty lattes I've had--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The Café con Leche was equally impressive and absolutely delicious. The donuts were just as fresh and delicious as always, and having plenty of options to choose from made the visit even better. Overall, this location exceeded my expectations. I only wish the Nashville stores would stock more throughout the day so customers can enjoy the same experience. If you're near Ballantyne, this location is definitely worth a visit!

Donuts are above average sandwiches pretty good Service is…read morehorrible no one makes eye contact zero manners Will not go back for that reason

I absolutely love Sprouts and all of my friends and family know that if I could own stock in the…read morecompany, I would it's that good! I am a frequent customer, probably in there at least twice a week sometimes but definitely every week. I really love their homemade chicken salad with nuts and fruit in it. They have amazing cooked sliced sirloin. That is wonderful on sandwiches or cooked with eggs for breakfast. I can buy my hard boiled organic eggs in the bag so I don't have to peel them. They have so many wonderful choices for healthy food, even the ice cream! If you have not tried ice cream for bears yet? You have to give it a shot and yes, give the vanilla or the honey bear a try. Their kale salad with apples is also wonderful. Oh! Don't even get me started on when they have the lemon fest! I stocked up on the lemon white chocolate popcorn Seriously, really nice people as well. One of my favorites is San-Dee but the young man behind the counter in the deli is such a sweetheart. Everyone is extremely helpful, very professional and kind. I returned my scones because the bakery changed the recipe, and the woman actually went to the shelf to find another package and said open it and taste one to see if it was an issue just with the batch you got. Who does that?! Sprouts does! Again, just really love the staff and I found wild caught frozen halibut so that I could make it at home! OK, I guess I should stop raving and just post the review, but I'll share some pictures of my recent shopping trip. Oh! I almost forgot! I did take pictures of the homemade jalapeño focaccia bread, and it is phenomenal! This is also the only local grocery store where I could find organic sourdough bread and they have different flavors! If you're in Ballantyne, give them a shot. It is absolutely worth it in my experience and opinion. Oh, and I edited this to add that you could find some really great sweet treats! They have chocolate from Dubai and I love their organic dark chocolate with a hint of salt. There are tons of gluten-free options from pasta to bread and crackers. You name it. They also have a couple of aisles of health items and really great dog treats as well.

We love Sprouts!, is it pricey?, yes, but they have some great stuff, nice staff…read more Very good meat & seafood department also.