Decided to hop over to Artisan's for their weekend breakfast after gym and Uptown Famers market…read more Grabbed a seat at the bar with my Economist magazine and hungry appetite. Greeted by Angie who take care of me at the bar. Ordered a coffee and breakfast sandwich with cheddar/sausage and a side of pomme frites. Angie told me about the coffee options and decided to get the medium drip coffee. Coffee was fresh and warm. Sandwich was great, not overcooked or soggy. I was able to relax, have a nice meal, and catch up on my weekend reading. Angie would check up on me and make sure I was doing okay including answering random questions that popped in my head. If you're not in the mood to cook, friends family out of town, and you want to grab a good meal, hop over to Artisan's Palate and sit whenever you feel like, you won't be disappointed!

The food was great and Carrie our server was phenomenal! Will definetly be going back.read more

Perfect spot for wine lovers on a date or catching up with friends in the heart of NODA! I love the…read moreexposed brick, community-style seating throughout, and dark wood features that add so much personality to this spot. The wine offering is expansive and the staff is incredibly helpful with assisting with suggestions. On top of the wine, don't skip the food offerings. The caviar with classic Lay's potato chips is an absolute MUST! The marinated olives are a treat as well. If you are a wine fan, don't skip this spot!

Love this place. Pinot blanc fantastic. Bartender was very nice. No complaints, great spot for an…read moreafter dinner glass!

If you want great wine, a chill spot, and amazing customer service by Kia stop by. We wanted a spot…read moreto chill and to do some work and Kia delivered it all. Walked in and was not just promptly greeted but was given helpful information. She made a great recommendation on wine that we enjoyed and checked on us periodically. It was an above and beyond experience! Great day to sit outside and sip!! Thank you Kia for a great bottle and day!!!

Came on a weekday it was practically empty. I was able to get great customer service. They have…read moreplenty of bottles of wine but nothing and the sweeter and riesling or Moscato are not an option. It seemed that they do not print receipts. Requested a paper receipt heard it printed, but never received it. For the first time when I use my card, I was asked for my billing ZIP Code, which was very odd.... Typically not ask that to make a purchase anywhere unless it's online. There's plenty of parking in their shared parking lot. Not sure if they have awards program or offer specials.. they do have an assortment of snack items that you can have with your wine. Happy drinking.

Came here for drinks after dinner. It's a small, intimate space so I would suggest making a…read morereservation to claim your spot. We were a walk in but were able to score a table outside which was perfect. The drinks are good and the staff members work as a team so there's not one primary waitress. I ordered a custom drink where I told the server what I liked and the bartender created something based on my likes. It was a "fruity" tequila based drink and I enjoyed it. We were given a bowl of complementary kettle corn to enjoy with our drinks. The music was a mix of r&b and hip hop and was loud enough to vibe but didn't overpower the conversations. Random Notes: Parking is validated and the hidden bathroom was so cute. The inside is perfect for selfies lol.

Wow what an experience! I'm in Charlotte for the weekend, and my good friend's colleague…read morerecommended we come here after dinner for drinks. There's outdoor seating, and initially we wanted to sit outside but we didn't have reservations. Luckily, they seated us at a small corner section near the back of the bar. It's very cozy and intimate inside. Just my type of vibe. The service was top tier. They were unable to validate our parking because of some sort of discrepancy with the signage outside and lack of having the proper equipment for validation. To make up for it, they offered us complimentary champagne to start. We were not expecting that, and pleasantly surprised! Their menu has an eclectic selection of cocktails, both full and mini. We opted to order from the mini cocktail menu, and we each ordered two drinks. I had the Creepy cucumber cocktail and it was refreshingly sweet and probably my favorite drink of the night. I also ordered the Don't Shy Away which was a sour and spicy rum concoction with carrot in it. It was definitely spicy and had a puréed texture. I really enjoyed it. And, then don't get me started on the music!!! The dj was masterful. He played all the types of music I love and he mixed them in such a refreshing way. I ended up asking him for his contact information before leaving, and whether he does weddings because my fiancé and I are currently looking for a DJ. He was just that good. This would definitely be my spot if I lived here in Charlotte. It was the perfect way for us to end the night.

Came here after dinner at Bird to enjoy a drink. Not a ton of seating inside so we chose outside…read more Friendly bartender and enjoyed a cider-like wine that I of course forget the name of.

I came here last night with friends and enjoyed a sparkling pet nat. I was looking for a specific…read morebrand that they stopped buying from unfortunately but the glass I ended up sipping on was crisp cold and refreshing. We sat outside at one of the long tables and had a great time. It was pretty busy with a birthday celebration and Oktoberfest activities. The inside is very cool too- dark, decorative and a relaxing setting. Good place for hanging out, catching up, date night, night cap and everything in between. @azfitfoodfun

Tuesday's are for swirling, sipping & guessing over at DTR for their 'Blind Wine Tasting' (at all…read morelocations). $25 will get you 3 mystery 2oz glasses of wine and a delicious charcuterie plate (didn't disappoint). If you guess all three mystery wines, you will get a gift card (I guessed none but was close lol). Perfect for date date, birthdays, girls-night or just a solo vibe Marc at the Plaza Midwood location provided top tier service (ask for him)!

I made a reservation for a party of 5 for my birthday last weekend. On arrival, we were promptly…read moreseated and the whole party did not have to be there, which was great. The restaurant was very cute and intimate. Our server, Matt was very friendly and took drink orders while we waited for the rest of the party to arrive. I ordered a bottle of still and sparkling water. The waters took a while to arrive and we had multiple other servers come to our tap to offer tap water which we ended up taking, because the bottled water still hadn't arrive after 10-15 minutes. Our server was apologetic and let us know that the bar was backed up. This was during Queen's Feast week, so it may have been busier than normal. We ordered appetizers and entrees. I wanted to try the deviled eggs, lamb meatballs, tuna tacos, and Rockefeller oysters...I enjoyed all except the meatballs weren't my fav. The manager brought out Brussels sprouts for our wait. SN: we were waiting around 20 mins for apps and even longer for our food. The server informed that they recently hired a new chef who was still acclimating. Later I was provided a cute champagne tree for my friends and I to enjoy! It was beautiful! I enjoyed my food and would give the restaurant another try. We did have to park in the parking garage which the restaurant was very informative about where we could and could not park. It was a 3-5 min walk from the restaurant. We paid $10 for 3 hours. I unfortunately forgot to take pictures due to the event and yapping, but I do have some.

Aesthetic: Magical coffee and wine bar with an extensive walk through garden outside…read more What to try: Matcha Service: Excellent Parking: Limited Rating: 5/5, I've lived a few blocks away for years, and I always forget that it's right here, but I love this spot. The matcha with any flavor is delicious. The garden really makes it worth the visit, you will be surprised how it just goes on and on. I highly recommend this cafe for an early coffee or a late night wine.

It's a popular spot. What a great place to have a glass of…read moresomething nice with people in your life. Nice selection of wine and coffee ect. The garden seating is very cozy, spread out throughout the garden. We will be visiting again soon.

This was a completely impromptu visit but I think I found one of my favorite places! I was visiting…read morethe nearby Bohemian Wine Bar with my girlfriend, and she was dismayed that they were out of this hard ginger beer she really enjoys. One of the employees informed her that The Hop Shop is owned by the same owner, and has it on tap! So we decided to take a walk over and visit. I had heard of this place tucked away behind Moo & Brew but had never visited which I now realize is a mistake, and I have been missing out. They are part bottle shop and part tap room, but more than that this place feels like a welcoming and chill neighborhood hang out. There was a live musician singing and playing guitar of both covers and some of his original tracks. There was a fluffy dog hanging out in one the chairs like he owned the place. They have several seating options from large wooden tables to soft plush sofas, even some swinging couches hanging from the ceiling. The walls are vibrant and full of murals, and the whole space just feels alternative but still approachable and not pretentious. In other words this place seemed very much at home in Plaza Midwood one of the coolest neighborhoods in Charlotte. We ended up staying far longer than originally planned just because we were loving the vibes. I can't wait to visit again.

Johnna over at The Hop Shop is so amazing! She's super friendly and witty. She is very…read moreknowledgeable about the different types of beers and wines served. She created a cool, chill vibe which caused me to end up staying for several hours and met a couple of new friends. I'll definitely return in the future. Tell Johnna I sent you!!