Tag: restaurant

🎉🦞 73 & Main Announces New Menu Items

Written by Abby Cagle on October 31, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

73 & Main (Mount Pleasant) 📍 1467 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, NC 28124 Website | Facebook | Instagram 73 & Main has announced they have simplified their menu and added some fresh, new seafood options, including Maine lobster tails, due to popular demand. Visit their website to see the new menu. Chilean Seabass – Pan-seared and served over mashed potatoes. Finished with a blistered tomato cream sauce, green peas, local sweet corn, pancetta, and jumbo lump crab meat. Photos Credit: Courtesy of 73 & Main U10 Scallops – 5 Jumbo scallops, pan-seared and served over lobster-infused rice...

😋🐔 New Fast-Casual Chicken Franchise Opens in Concord

Written by Abby Cagle on October 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Slim Chickens brings a taste of the South and a warm welcome to Cabarrus County, served with a side of Southern hospitality. Slim Chickens (Concord) 📍 948 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram Cabarrus Weekly was invited to get a sneak peek of Slim Chickens last weekend, and let us tell you, we were thoroughly impressed! Concord is getting a flavorful new addition to its dining scene with the grand opening of Slim Chickens. The driving force behind this exciting new venture is Break Bread Ventures, led by Jonathan Crumpler and...

👨‍🍳 Culinary Passion Meets Community Spirit

Written by Abby Cagle on July 11, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Updated 8/23/24: This business has closed the restaurant and is now focused on catering and cooking classes. Contributor: Jamie Richardson Chef Bob VanAtta of Table 11 is providing memorable cooking and dining experiences in Cabarrus County. Chef Bob as he is affectionately known, has a deep passion for cooking and community. Recognizing the need for more dining options in downtown Concord, he seized the opportunity to provide locals and visitors alike with a memorable dining experience. As an avid cyclist who frequently rode along Union Street, Chef Bob fell in love with downtown Concord’s...

🚂 🍖 All Aboard the Flavor Train at R&R Bar-B-Que

Written by Abby Cagle on May 15, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Serving Up Delicious Eastern NC-style BBQ for 25 Years This charming railroad-themed restaurant serves up classic dishes like chopped pork, ribs, beef brisket, and delectable sides like slaw, mac and cheese, and baked beans. The Big Barbecue Sandwich and Brunswick Stew are crowd favorites, while the succulent half Barbecue Chicken and tender Ribs will leave you wanting more! But save some room for dessert because their homemade banana pudding is a total crowd-pleaser! 🍌💕 🎉 R&R also offers catering services, making it the perfect choice for parties,...

🥤 ☀️ Healthy Shakes and Teas Served with a Side of Sunshine

Written by Brian Perry on March 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Updated 8/23/24: This business has closed. With all the hustle and bustle going on in downtown Concord, we all just need a place to chill and relax…Welcome to Union Street Nutrition! ✨ Serving healthy shakes, energizing teas, and good vibes. What’s on the menu… 🐵 Most Popular Shake: Chunky Monkey. It might sound like a dessert, but it is also good for you! All shakes have less than 1% dairy, 24 g of protein, and 21 vitamins and minerals. 🍓 Most Popular Tea: Berry Happy. The teas are energizing and are more like a clean energy drink than a typical tea because they include antioxidants and are...

🍻 🎉 CBC Celebrates 7 Years of Community and Great Beer

Written by Brian Perry on March 14, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

CBC’s Anniversary Celebration on March 17th at 4pm Welcomes the Return of Food Truck Friday, Live Music from Unknown Artist, and a New Beer Release! Cabarrus Brewing Company (CBC) is Cabarrus County’s largest full-scale craft brewery, and it was also one of the first, opening in March 2016. However, it is their commitment to the community, and the community’s commitment to them that has them still raising a glass 7 years later. The CBC Difference… From day one Steve Steinbacher saw CBC as a community gathering spot as much as a brewery. “We wanted a place that brought people together.”...

Vortex Offers a Neighborhood-Feel with a Carolina Only Tapline

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson It’s a rainy Sunday morning and the Vortex Bottle Shop is filled with families, couples, and individuals seated at the bar and the high-top tables spread throughout the restaurant, everyone enjoying Sunday Brunch from the scratch kitchen and drinks from the bar. Owner Matt Widerman, a resident of Harrisburg, opened Vortex Bottle Shop almost 5 years ago. The shop is a combination of food, music, beer, and wine that represent Matt’s personal vibe. When he was younger, brewing beer was a hobby and at one time he considered starting a brewery but decided a bottle...

🏁🍴 World-Class Dining With a Can’t-Miss View

Written by Brian Perry on January 16, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

The Speedway Club Is Open to the Public for Dining! 💰💰💰 Through the end of February, mention this story from Cabarrus Weekly to save 10% off your bill in The Club Lounge or The Speedway Club. Overlooking the historic 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway and all that goes on in the bustling infield throughout the year, The Speedway Club might be Cabarrus County’s best-kept dining secret. With upscale seasonal menus, themed cocktails, and unparalleled views, The Speedway Club is open to the public and offers a world-class dining experience for lunch and dinner. Special events throughout the year...

🍕 New Pizzeria Makes You Feel Like Family 🍕

Written by Brian Perry on January 10, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson It’s noon on Saturday and the newly opened Hawthorne’s has people seated at every booth and table. The family-friendly pizzeria gives off uptown chic vibes with gold chandeliers and marble bar countertops. This is the 9th Hawthorne’s location for owners, John and Michael Adams and their partner Carlo Martinez. Michael sits and talks with us for a while, and you can’t help but get caught up in his excitement as he shares with us about this latest venture. Hawthorne’s motto is FAMILY OWNED. FAMILY FIRST. Hailing from New York, Hawthorne’s owners came together to be...

🧠 When Your Gray Matter, Matters… 🤯

Written by Brian Perry on January 4, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Today, January 4, is #NationalTriviaDay. The holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, history, and quotes each year. Trivia Nights are all the rage for Friends Nights Out and we have compiled a list of local places that have weekly trivia competitions. Grab some friends and make a resolution to try all of the different trivia nights around the county in 2023. We have included links to Facebook pages so you can check regularly for themes and specials. Tuesday Nights Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company (Concord) – 6:30-8:00 pm Percent Tap House (Harrisburg) – 7...

👑 Visit These Three Local Restaurants During Queen’s Feast – January 20–29 👑

Written by Brian Perry on January 4, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Feast with friends and enjoy delicious 3-course deals during Queen’s Feast (#queensfeast) at 88 metro-area restaurants, January 20-29, 2023. While this is a great opportunity to visit our neighboring counties for some excellent food, we want to highlight the three Cabarrus County restaurants participating in this upcoming event with price points to fit every budget and three different cuisines. ➡️ Silverlake Ramen (Concord) $30 for 2 PEOPLE (does not include tax or gratuity) Queen’s Feast Menu | Instagram No reservation required ➡️ Basilico’s Italian (Concord) $40 per person (does not...