A community driven cafe, with a focus on teaching life skills people in recovery. Food is excellent. Service is friendly. And they are out making a difference in people's lives. I highly recommend supporting their mission.

Stagioni serves modern Italian with very creative and well balanced flavors. Stagioni is one of the best Italian restaurants in Charlotte, NC - albeit on the pricey side, given the portions. Click to read my full review of Stagioni.

Boston Sail Loft is a no frills seafood shack, located in Boston's North End. There is nothing fancy about this restaurant, but the food is excellent. Thick, creamy chowder. Lobster Rolls overflowing with meat. Sweet, tender, fried scallops that somehow are not greasy. It's a great spot for a low key meal in Boston.

If you are looking for one of the best brunches in Boston, look no further than Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant in South Boston. It's perfect for any occasion. Watch a Sunday Football Game, grab a beer, and eat some pizza or get a group of your best girlfriends to go out for mimosas and avocado toast. No matter what you order, you can't go wrong.

One of my all time favorite seafood restaurants. They serve a limited menu, with a focus on oysters; however, you can't go wrong with a single item on it. Walk-ins only, and there's always a line. Trust me, it's worth the wait.

Osteria LuCa is a superbly average Italian restaurant, serving food that you could expect to find in a chain-Italian restaurant. There is great ambiance, and the cocktails are strong; however, the food could use some improvement.

Hello, Sailor is a lakefront restaurant, just outside of Charlotte, NC. The menu features assorted seafood, and a few vegetarian options. It's the perfect weekend brunch spot, when the weather is nice - and an even better spot for drinks.

The Waterman is a seafood restaurant, located in Charlotte, NC. It has a very lively crowd, and great outdoor space. While the food is great when it is fresh, it is often known to sit under a heat lamp for a significant amount of time, before it is served.

Mal Pan is a Mexican Restaurant in SouthPark Charlotte, NC. Although small, it has a very trendy interior and great food presentation.

Orto is an Italian restaurant located in NoDa, serving delicious pasta and some of the best cocktails in the city.

Oak Steakhouse, in Charlotte, has rave reviews and an old school vibe. I personally found their execution to lack, making it a very expensive experience and terrible value. Click to read my full review of Oak Steakhouse.

Looking for the best, most authentic Vietnamese food in Charlotte? Check out Saigon Palace. This dive offers delicious, fresh, authentic cuisine - from spring rolls to pho - just like what I'd get in Ho Chi Minh. Click to read my full review of Saigon Palace.

If you are looking for the best restaurant or dining experience in Charlotte, look no further than Steak48! This place is my go-to for all things. It's the perfect place for any occasion from a birthday to anniversary to client dinner. The food, the service, the entire experience is impeccable. Click to read my full review of Steak48.

Craving ramen in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte? Sheng Ramen has you covered. In addition to their classic tonkotsu ramen, they also offer food for even the pickiest of eaters - from chicken teriyaki to yakisoba to a bowl of noodles and broth. Click to read all about my thoughts on Sheng Ramen.

300 East is an institution of a restaurant, that has been serving the Charlotte community for over 30 years. It has rave reviews; however, I did not find the restaurant to live up to the hype. Click to read my full review of 300 East.

If you are looking for the best ramen in Charlotte, look no further than Wu-Rons! This hole in the wall restaurant is my go-to for a classic tonkotsu ramen and delicious pork buns. Rich. Creamy. Delicious. Click to read my full review of Wurons.

If you are looking for the best breakfast in Asheville, look no further than Biscuit Head. This restaurant has multiple locations and never fails to disappoint. Eat there or get it to go, you won't regret your decision. Click to read my full review of Biscuit Head.

Have you been thinking about a reservation at Counter, Charlotte's newest tasting menu restaurant? Click to read my full review.