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🥤Dunkin’ giving away nearly 2 million iced coffees. How to get one in Charlotte.

The giveaway follows a ‘90s sitcom-inspired Super Bowl commercial.
Dunkin’ giving away nearly 2 million iced coffees in Charlotte. How to get one
The giveaway follows a ‘90s sitcom-inspired Super Bowl commercial.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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🌭 BUDGET BITES: The Charlotte Hornets are launching a new Hugo’s Hive Menu with five fan-favorite concessions for $2 each: a hot dog, pretzel bites, popcorn, bottled Dasani water and any 12 oz. can of soda. The menu will debut Feb. 9 during the Hornets game against the Detroit Pistons.
February 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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“I just can’t explain how you feel when you think this is the one weekend I don’t need a historical storm in North Carolina” — Charlotte Symphony music conductor Kwamé Ryan.

🏆 Before Ryan could make history at the Grammys in LA, he had to escape the clutches of a historic snowstorm in Charlotte.
How the CSO maestro escaped historic Charlotte snowfall to make Grammy history in LA
Charlotte Symphony music director Kwamé Ryan was the first conductor in orchestra history to be nominated for, and win, a Grammy.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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💌 SHARE YOUR MEMORIES: What Charlotte restaurant do you miss most?

Leave us your full name, when you used to visit, what you loved about it and your “usual” order or a specific remembrance.

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Gone but not forgotten: Which closed Charlotte restaurants do you miss?
From the Pewter Rose to Owen’s Bagels, losing a “third place” is never easy. Help us remember the local favorites that have closed their doors.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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🍩 FROM DOUGHNUTS TO DELI SANDWICHES: This NoDa walk-up window is switching things up.

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A tiny space for sweet treats in NoDa is swapping doughnuts for deli sandwiches
Later this spring, customers can sit outside the familiar Charlotte walk-up window with a sandwich and chips or a scoop of soft-serve ice cream.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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👑 QUEEN'S FEAST BEGINS: Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week starts Friday and runs through Sunday, Feb. 1. Who else is ready to eat?

🗞️ Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
A slightly angled, close-up shot of an appetizer presentation featuring six individual pork belly bites, each served on a small, oval-shaped white tortilla. The succulent pieces of pork belly are glazed with a glossy, dark sauce and topped with a bright red, diced cube of watermelon, some with a sprinkle of green herbs. The appetizers are arranged in two rows of three on a rectangular white plate, which is slightly blurred towards the edges, suggesting a focus on the food. The background is dark and out of focus.
January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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The measles is going around. Is your child's school protected? I did a ton of data cleaning and analysis to bring you answers, via @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Measles is spreading: Is your child’s North Carolina school vulnerable?
When the number of vaccinated children drop too low in a school, the risk of infection increases there and in the wider community, experts say.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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🍊 BLOOD ORANGE IS BACK: Taco Mama's seasonal blood orange margarita has returned, featuring a made-to-order approach with fruits that are sliced, muddled or squeezed daily.

📸: Courtesy of Taco Mama
A close-up of a seasonal Blood Orange Margarita from Taco Mama, a popular taco bar. The bright magenta-colored drink is served in a clear plastic cup with the Taco Mama logo, a salt-rimmed edge, two black straws, and a blood orange wheel garnish.
January 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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🍽️ QUEENS FEAST IS BACK: We're already browsing menus. Where are you eating?

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Queen’s Feast is back. Here’s how you can dine at a discount around Charlotte
Browse the menus, then take your pick from more than 120 restaurants across 9 counties offering prix fixe meals starting at $30.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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🌯 ON A BUDGET: This Mexican restaurant serves up lunch to the tunes of Bad Bunny.

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I tried one of Charlotte’s newest Mexican restaurants. Here’s what I got for $17
This locally owned spot serves up a budget lunch featuring Bad Bunny and exceptionally attentive service.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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🍽️ 2026 FOOD TRENDS: What are you hoping to see on dining tables this year?

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Old and new, these 10 food trends are coming to Charlotte in 2026
What’s cooking in Queen City restaurants in the new year? You’re likely to see budget-friendly dining, global influences and more.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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🍽️ RESTAURANT IN NEED: The Artisan's Palate is struggling. A GoFundMe has been set up, but customers are key.

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A NoDa restaurant is struggling, and fans are stepping in to help keep it open
“We humbly ask for our community’s support now and deeply appreciate the generosity of those who wish to donate or come in and dine.”
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December 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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🥣 We'll be lining up for Southeast Asian comfort food. See you there?

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A Southeast Asian pop up you love is finding a more permanent home in Charlotte
“It’s a way of connecting simple Asian comfort food that’s not commonly seen around here and making it more accessible.”
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December 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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😋 GOOD EATS: What were your favorite meals of the year?

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These are the best meals you ate at Charlotte restaurants in 2025
We shared our favorite meals of the year, and you returned the favor with tales of steak, pasta, crab cakes and more.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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🍽️ We're wistful for these now-closed Charlotte restaurants.

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Charlotte lost many restaurants in 2025. Here are the ones we’ll miss the most
These special restaurants offered something unique to the Queen City, and we’ll always remember the good times there.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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🎅 Happy holidays to all who celebrate. Do you believe in Santa?

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Is Santa for adults, too? What do Charlotte kids want for Christmas? What he told us
“At least once a year, a kid asks me for a garbage truck,” Santa told CharlotteFive.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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🎨 A rare Caravaggio exhibit is coming to Charlotte.

📏 Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
Mint Museum in Charlotte plans rare Caravaggio exhibit for first time in 20 years
Three years in the making, this also is the first time the museum will have an exhibit dedicated to the Baroque Italian artist.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🍽️ Waiting to hear all of your livermush thoughts ...

📏 Details: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
I tried livermush for the first time in Charlotte — and this is what I found
Just one bite revealed that the North Carolina breakfast staple was not at all what I was expecting to taste.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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🍤 Charlotte-area seafood restaurant gets nod as one of the country's best new spots.

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This Charlotte-area spot was named one of the best new restaurants in the US
Esquire called the eatery “a roadside restaurant that shines like a beacon.”
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December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🎄 THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE: Book your December calendar with our curated list of festive things to do.

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December events by day in Charlotte: What to do this holiday season
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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🍝 PASTA, PLEASE: An Italian restaurant in Charlotte is opening a new location in Davidson soon.

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A second location of this new Italian restaurant is opening soon in Lake Norman
Think: Fresh polenta, poured tableside, along with house-made pasta, prime steaks and a hefty wine selection.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Did anyone get to see the Aurora last night? Send us your photos to charlottefive@charlottefive.com or drop them in a comment below ⬇️, and we might use them for publication.
If you missed them last night, not to worry: There's a chance they will be visible tonight, too. ✨
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🐾 COUGAR PUBERTY — THE PERIMENOPAUSE EDITION: "I just did not feel like myself." One Charlotte woman's symptoms affected going to her favorite places — even their special pub in Plaza Midwood. She knew she would have to advocate for herself.

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‘I just did not feel like myself’: A Charlotte woman’s perimenopause story.
She couldn’t enjoy her favorite pub, movie theater, even wedding planning. It wasn’t stress. It was perimenopause. Her story + what to know.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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⚽️ Check out this Inclusive soccer community for LGBTQ+ players and allies of all skill levels

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Charlotte Pride FC is redefining local soccer. Here, there’s room for everyone
The league has grown more than tenfold in the past couple of years, founder and President Nick Stark said.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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😋 These are our favorite gas station eats in Charlotte. Where are yours?

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My favorite gas station eats in Charlotte include a deli that’s a hidden gem
Fried chicken and potato wedges are fan favorites. But this deli tucked inside a Charlotte gas station serves its food fresh to order.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM