What a great place! I've lived in Charlotte all my life, and have seen this place for years but…read morenever made it in. I went for a special fundraising event and was absolutely in love with the cozy decor. Staff was great, and there is outside seating to enjoy as well weather permitting. I will definitely be back for a regular day out to try even more wines.

Not my first time here, and definitely not my last! Wine Vault is a fantastic wine store and lounge…read moreconveniently located in the heart of The Shoppes at University Place. This spot truly has it all: you can order wine by the glass (beer too) or bottle, enjoy wine tastings, lounge in their cozy spaces, purchase snacks, and browse their well-stocked store. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to answer questions or help you find the perfect bottle. One of my favorite features is their Wednesday night wine tasting event. $5 for six samples in 15-minute increments between 7-8 PM. It's a fun, affordable way to explore new wines. If you're hungry, there are plenty of food options nearby, plus shopping venues, events, and activities around the pond. Parking is ample, so no stress there. A great local spot for wine lovers, whether you're looking to sip, shop, or socialize. Come as a wino, leave as a wino!

Had the wild goat cheese sammie with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and balsamic drizzle on panini…read moreand it was very tasty although a bit small for the cost. It came with a side of chips or, for an up charge of $1 a choice of something else; I chose the slaw and it was about a quarter cup's worth. My friends had the nachos and the flatbread and both were good. Two of them had beers and they both said they were good. Noise level was pretty high, but it's really geared toward the drinking crowd, so it's expected. Wait staff is really nice and friendly. Nice place!

I went to the Vortex Bottle Shop for a group outing and we had a great time! The servers were…read moreextremely welcoming and so nice! When you go in and get seated, you can simply grab what you want from the cooler and they will come up to you to open up your tab for food and drinks and offer a glass to pour your drink into. I had the Strawberry Fields salad that was really good! I was not a huge fan of the croutons because they were harder than expected, but overall, the salad was delicious and refreshing! I was told they have a pretty good brunch, so I definitely plan on returning for that! I highly recommend this place if you want to hang out with friends, have some good drinks, and a good time!

44 Mills has is one of my favorite places to eat for lunch and dinner. The food is consistently…read moredelicious, Bloody Mary is one of the best around, and the service is always friendly. My only minor criticism is that the tables and chairs are a bit close together, so it can feel like a tight squeeze when the restaurant is busy. Other than that, it's a fantastic place! I'll definitely keep coming back!

Chase as the new mgr is a great change. We loved him as the bartender…read more There are new servers there now who try really hard. One suggestion is to make sure you hear all of the order so as to not make a mistake. I was served pork and not the roasted chicken dinner. For someone who doesn't eat pork that was disheartening. But thankfully Chase understood and apologized and took care of that portion of the bill. I'm not sure when we will be back.

Went again for a double date. Ambiance and my waitress along with drinks always wonderful. I…read moremessaged on instagram about feedback on seating options which I shared privately in a instagram message as this is a place I frequent and bring people with me and this was also their same complaint. After mentioning this to them I was blocked on instagram. So I will no longer patronize this establishment. Wishing this business well, but that's definitely how you run a business.

Outside is very unassuming. The inside though, very vivacious, open, and sultry. Its a whole…read moreexperience. There's a plethora of seating including a few intimate reserved areas for special occasions. I also appreciate the open patio which has its own unique vibe. I just tried the HH bites. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Eggrolls. They were bland and had absolutely no flavor or seasoning. I was very disappointed but hungry. Another party also ordered all 3 eggrolls but they were burned and had hair in them. She sent them back and her claim was disputed by both the manager and bartender. The fact that the burned Eggrolls were not replaced without a triple check shocked me. I was flabbergasted. Based on that interaction she proclaimed she wouldn't return nor would I. I was disappointed in that interaction. I was going to order the lamb and pasta but decided against it.

I attended a wine pairing here for the first time. I had never heard of Grape &Glass. Located in…read morethe Ollies/Walmart shopping center. Perfect setting for private events, girls or couple date night. This place is/ was a hidden gem. Unfortunately they are closing down this month. We had an absolute fabulous time. The owner sisters were extremely knowledgeable about wines. We ordered the wings and spinach dip, our friends ordered the charcuterie board. The spinach dip was to die for. The wing meat was seasoned and so good. There was also a fabulous DJ that kept the crowd engaged. I wish iI had found them sooner.

I was invited to Grape & Glass by my best friend for a wine and cookie tasting. I was not to sure…read morewhat to expect, but we had such a great time. Firstly this establishment is owned by two sisters. They were absolutely amazing, the ambiance was nice, a small intimate space but there was room enough to get up and cut a rug! Unfortunately they will be closing their doors permanently. This beautiful gem is located within a shopping strip mall and is so easy to miss, the vibe here was so good I hate that I have not known about them up until now as I could definitely see myself coming here more often now that I have been here. Parking was plentiful! Service was slow, but they were down about 4 staff members so there was literally only one person taking orders, preparing and serving the food, so we completely understood. And plus the service was great so it definitely made up for it! They paired the girl scout cookies with the wine and had us score the pairing. The host was very engaging and gave us a description and origin of each wine that was selected. I've neve experienced anything like this, it was so engaging and well orchestrated. They had a small menu of items that you could order for small bites. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip which was really yummy! And the garlic Parmesean wings, the wings had a bit of a kick to them and were a bit too salty for my liking, but they were cooked well and very meaty, if you like that sort thing! They also had 5 dollar drinks/cocktails available to order a well. The entire time they had a DJ playing all the hits and after the wine tasting, people got up and danced, laughed and had a good Ole time on the dance floor. It was such a great experience! I'm really sad that our community didn't show up enough to save this gem, I hate to see spaces like this go. But, I'm wishing the owners much success and blessings. Their closing day is March 14th 2026 and they are going to have a celebration, go out and support them!

This restaurant was in our hotel so we had brunch here before leaving. Service was good and food…read morewas average. Priced well for the area and convenient if you're staying in the hotel.

I was meeting a family member as they passed through town and a friend told me about this spot that…read morewas close by. We were very impressed. The food was absolutely delicious. All of our dishes were Fresh and Hot. The ambience was really nice for a hotel spot. It gave me feels of Dogwood in Uptown. Nice heavy furniture and a really big bar. My husband said, could have been the best Ruben ever. And he has had a lot of them. The onion rings were fire. Both in taste and heat. I had the fish and chips and it was every bit as good as the best I had in London. Make sure to order a side of mayo for the fries. So Good! Finished it with the cheesecake bites and dang if it wasn't incredible. You can tell it was freshly made. The zest of lemon even came through with it being fried. Our server was very kind and everything was perfect. It was a little slow for it and the food. But that seems to be a staffing shortage not the problem of the server. We were not in a hurry so it didn't matter to us at all. I would highly suggest it.

If you want to talk about an elevated shopping experience, go here and then let's chat!…read more I was impressed with how clean the store was, and how efficiently it ran, and all of the innovative features that I have never seen at an East Coast grocery store before. They have a fresh herb garden for customers to cut their own herb, ensuring that they are truly fresh! Impressive floral section. Fresh beautiful, competitively priced produce, and check this out... A beer, and coffee bar. I saw a lot of the husbands chilling there while their wives shopped. The staff was polite, and extremely helpful. I was pressed for time, and couldn't linger on this lovely Spring Sunday in March. But like Arnold Schwarzenegger always said, "I'll be back."

Lowe's Foods is aesthetically pleasing and has great "mini" markets inside (ie bakery, sandwich…read moreshop, beer, coffee, meat, etc). The employees are friendly and helpful. It's a great place to pick up some craft beer. The premade foods are decent and the produce selection is good as well. There is a good selection of sundries as well. Would definitely recommend.

I have always been a publix girlie, but Lowes foods has really been winning me over. It's a bit out…read moreof the way for me, however it's well worth it. I mean $1 mimosas from the beer den while shopping, yes please!! The staff are nice, the store is organized and always clean. They often times have samples, and they had an extensive selection of organic/healthy goods. The bread, bagels, and muffins that are freshly baked at the bakery are so good. They are always well stocked on items, they have a vast wine and beer selection. The chicken pot pie from the deli hot bar is really good! The prices are a bit higher, but the quality makes up for it.

Just like Lowes Foods in Concord, the ambiance of the store is amazing. I love the partially…read morewestern, Mom and Pop feel of the store. And the semi dimmed lightening is perfect. It doesn't seem like your typical grocery store, which is a plus because I hate grocery shopping. And the employees are super sweet.