My husband and I were in Charlotte for the evening and we took a chance on walking in to The…read moreDegenerate. It was a Friday night two weeks before Christmas, but it was only 5:45pm so I feel like we got lucky. We were able to walk in and be seated right away. We ordered cocktails and embraced the tapas menu, ordering too many things to sample and share. We sadly had to leave some of it behind. Our waitress was a sweetheart and though the restaurant space was big and open, the warm wood and exposed brick inside made it feel welcoming and cozy. There was enough room between tables that we didn't feel crammed in and the table was big enough to hold all the delicious goodness. I felt like two top tables can sometimes barely hold your water glass and bread plate. We head to Charlotte pretty regularly for various things, and I would like to bring our teenage boys back sometime. I think they would really like the menu and style of the restaurant. Nice enough for a quick date night before and event, but casual enough that I feel like we could bring the teens and not have to "dress up".

This is me and my lady's favorite date spot. Great small plates, great cocktails, rotating menu…read more Service is always quick, too. I do think the interior sometimes feels a bit too "open-concept," if you know what I mean... ...but who cares?! The food is great! Of the stuff that stays on the menu, I really like: the chicken sandwich, the tandoori carrots, the mussels, and the pierogis. As for the current menu: I really like the watermelon caprese salad, scallops, and curry chicken tacos.

Tried some new tapas again this time…read more Brussel Sprouts (5/5): Well cooked brussels with a very tasty, sweet/tangy vinaigrette sauce. Bacon Wrapped Dates (4/5): These all pretty much taste the same but the blue cheese sauce/spread paired nicely with the sweetness of the dates. Gambas Al Ajillo (4/5): The shrimp was good and I liked how much garlic there was. Some sort of added sweetness would've been nice. Potato Tortilla (3/5): Kind of like an eggy potato quiche. I really liked the crust, but there was too much egg. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Stumbled in close to 11pm on a Friday after striking out finding wine elsewhere. Barcelona was the…read moreright call, mostly. The bar area was busy but we managed to snag two seats on the side without too much trouble -- seat yourself setup. Here's where it gets a little mixed. My partner stepped away to use the restroom and I sat there for a while while one of the bartenders walked back and forth past me, clearly focused on closing duties, without so much as a glance or a menu in my direction. Not the worst thing in the world but when you're sitting at a bar alone it's hard not to notice. Fortunately another bartender came over, clocked that I was just sitting there unattended, and immediately smiled and handed me a menu before taking both of our orders. She turned it around quickly and that kind of awareness goes a long way. Shoutout to her. I ordered a 3oz pour of Syrah -- pretty decent, did the job. We didn't order food so I can't speak to that. The overall vibe was chill and low key for a late Friday night, which was exactly what we needed. Would come back for a proper visit earlier in the evening and give the food menu a real shot.

We went to Spice for girls night and to celebrate a friend's birthday. First, I love tapas, and the…read moresmall plates are perfect for getting several things and everyone sharing. The table favorites were the crab fried rice, the Accra bowl, the Korean BBQ wings, and the Bang Bang Shrimp. Our server was great. We could have talked and laughed, and eaten for hours there!

This low-lit trendy bar gives a sleek and sexy vibe. My date and I were able to snag seats at the…read morebar on a Saturday day night were we enjoyed a couple of apps and cocktails. Please note, Spice is reservation only on weekends. We were lucky to grab the bar seats but typically this doesn't happen. We ordered two rounds of sushi (four pieces for $19), truffle fries, wings, and a cocktail each. This spot is pricey as you can see by them charging $19 for four rolls. My date said the wings were a 6 out of 10, and I thought my sushi was 8 out of 10. The cocktails were perfectly made. This spot is a great place for dates or to attend with a group of friends if you intend to get shareable plates as it has more of a tapas feel. Overall I liked it, the staff was friendly, the vibes were great, and the DJ they had spinning had a great! playlist. I'd definitely come back.

Went to try DTR for the first time during restaurant week! The inside of the restaurant has such a…read morecool vibe and fun decor. It's very moody and would be a good date night spot! The food was amazing and we felt like we got such a great value for the Queen's Feast special they were offering. The service was good and everyone was kind. It was three of us in total and we enjoyed catching up together and participating in restaurant week here.

Where do I even begin. I've been going to Dilworth for at least 15 years, and one thing I've always…read moreloved is the seasonal menu updates, so I'm completely open to change. Unfortunately, this latest menu feels like a big step back. So many longtime staples are gone: no fries, no Brussels, no burrata, no flatbreads, and even the steak has disappeared from the mains. What's left feels repetitive, with multiple dishes centered around the same basmati rice and salad combination. We also tried the two new "for the table" additions, and neither felt worth the price. The "caviar" is simply roe at $25, and the deviled eggs with roe at $17 were underwhelming. Unless some of the old favorites return or there's more variety added, I don't see myself coming back anytime soon, aside from maybe Flight Night.

I visited Mariposa for the first time recently and I had a great experience…read more I went on Sunday during the Jazz Brunch. My favorite thing on the brunch menu by far were the Duck Arepas. It's a shareable appetizer but I think next time, I'll get my own and won't share! I also got the lamb burger with fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. Even the fries were really good. Parking was a pain... as parking in Uptown can be. However, the food was so good, I'll definitely be dealing with the parking hassle again the next time I'm in Charlotte.

The glass-surrounded venue is beautiful and the live jazz brunch makes it special. The duck arepas…read morewere flavorful and unique. Service was friendly. Only downside is the price is on the higher side and portions are small. Still a great spot for a nice brunch or date night.

I came here with a friend for a lil girl date! First feeling walking in was fun and cultured, not…read moreoverwhelming. Very inviting! Plating of everything is very nice and aesthetically pleasing! First thing we got almost 3 minutes after we ordered was the caramelized Brussels, we rated it a 9! We got the trio dip plate, loved it, a solid 8.9!!! Best pita bread I've had, extremely soft and great flavor! I got the grilled avocado chicken sandwich with kasseri cheese, so so good! One of the best sandwiches I've had, rating it a 9.3! My friend got a heart of palm salmon Caesar and she rated it a 7.4! Service was quick and attentive, our server, Jordan, was nice and genuine! A bartender came and filled our drinks, his name was Fernando, super sweet! Would definitely recommend and would for back in a heart beat! So much more to try!! Thank yall! Edit: total rating has gone up! A solid total rating of 9.2 due to a sticker on the receipt!! This increased it by .2!

We've been to Kid Cashew several times and have tried a variety of dishes. One thing we appreciated…read morewas the dog-friendly patio, and on previous visits the food was consistently good. The chicken skewers were especially great during earlier visits -- very moist, flavorful, and something we specifically came back to order again. Unfortunately, our last visit was really disappointing. The chicken was extremely overcooked and very dry compared to prior visits. The brussel sprouts were also undercooked and mostly raw. It's also worth noting they do not take reservations for parties under six, which can make planning ahead difficult during busy times. It was frustrating because we know the food can be much better based on our previous experiences. If the kitchen were more consistent, the rating would be very different.

It's been awhile, but this place is still amazing and so good! Hoping it won't be almost 2 years…read moretil I come back. Monday night, half price wine by the glass or bottle, all of them on the list! Love when they do that without limitations. So we went with a glass of champagne! Because why not when it's half price! Service was excellent , and the food just awesome . So fresh and delicious. The menu here is so nice and varied with so many options. We started with the prosciutto carpaccio, paper thin prosciutto with olive oil, and fresh Parmesan and fresh greens, white balsamic and hazelnut. This was amazing, just yummy. The roasted mushrooms, come on a sliced yogurt, with verde hummus, and sumac onions. Again so flavorful and so many different things going on in this dish. Highly recommend this. The short rib bolognese. A fabulous small plate, but plenty for two . This sauce was so good with the fresh grilled bread they serve. The pasta was perfectly cooked, spinach flavored. Truffle ricotta, and crispy prosciutto on top, nice pieces of short rib too. This was an excellent dish. We were truly full so had to pass on dessert but we did get a after dinner espresso martini, called the Salud! A Spanish table toast, peppermint infused tequila, espresso, licor 43, coffee liquor and creme de cacao. Served frozen, this tasted like an Andes mint. Perfect after dinner drink. I hope this stays on the menu! So good. I'm so glad this place is still going strong and busy on a Monday night! I love everything about Chapter 6, such a great spot.

Chapter 6 is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with lots of small plate and drink options in…read moreSouthend. It can be hard to find if you are coming in from the main street as it is located inside a building that has other restaurants and stores inside. But it is rather spacious inside with lovely minimalistic and neutral vibes. The service was pretty great as we were given recommendations and our water was continuously refilled. My friends and I got the Crab Brik, Wagyu Burger, Shakshuka, and Avocado Toast. The Crab Brik came in little triangular wontons that were fried to perfection. I think real crab meat was used which is always nice. There was some aioli on the plate, but certainly not enough to dip with meal in. The Avocado Toast was recommended by our server and it was a top tier choice! It had chili dukka on it so everything from the eggs, sourdough bread, and avocados tasted very seasoned, despite the dish sounding a bit plain. They do not skimp out on the avocado here. My friend said the Wagyu Burger tasted good and I tried the Shakshuka (for the first time in my life) which tasted very tomato-y but still yummy with the bread! I think this is a cute place, especially for brunch. I would rate this place 4.5/5 stars if I could. I want to come back and try their dinner menu which has more food options.

I go to this Hawkers every time I visit the area and it hits EVERY TIME. The food tastes fresh -…read morelove their Korean dishes The atmosphere is really chill even down to the cleanliness in their bathroom love what y'all do

Hong Kong Sticky Ribs (5/5): Really good charsiu flavor with a nice sticky glaze for added…read moresweetness. I enjoyed these a lot! The fried bao was an puzzling choice. The appeal of bao is that they are soft and pillowy, so frying it kinda ruined that. Curry Laksa Ramen (4/5): Same curry sauce that comes with the roti canai naan. Very flavorful and rich. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

We came here for brunch and they were in no way prepared for service. Our waitress was nice and so…read morewas the decor. The bathroom had no soap and we didn't order food because it was being delivered before our eyes.

The food is good but this place is insanely hit or miss on service. Ive had really good bartenders/…read moreservers, but also I've walked in and left one before because no one acknowledged me for way too long when the place was basically empty. The one bartender was too casual, kept on acknowledging my other two friends and not me, and they didn't put our food in when we ordered so we didn't eat until an hour of being there. The ambiance at nice is good and if you get a good server the place is nice, but I think I'll have to stop introducing people to this place because I don't want to risk it.

Came back after a long time ! Still such a cool place. Lots if wine to choose from . Get a glass or…read morea bottle . Prices can be reasonable or high depending on what you want to spend. We had a nice bottle of Vinho verde to celebrate just having been in Portugal! It was delicious and crisp and light and only $28 a bottle ! Perfect Sunday afternoon drink. They also serve bar snacks and have a great outside covered patio are and a cozy inside . Loved the chill vibe and the atmosphere. Little wine haven in plaza midwood!

This was a lovely and cozy space. The ambiance felt relaxing and laid back. I especially love the…read morebar stools looking out the huge open window. I mean, the view is a parking lot, but with great weather, it's forgivable. The bar has a very vintage homey feel. Almost as if you could be sitting in a living room. They had a beautiful NA cab that was very enjoyable. I don't miss the alcohol feels, but I definitely miss a tasty cab. I love places like this and it's definitely a place I would gravitate towards if I lived here. I would absolutely return when I'm back in the area.