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Gluten-free bakery The Accidental Baker moving and expanding to Oakhurst
The owner of The Accidental Baker, a pop-up bakery specializing in gluten-free baked goods at the Metropolitan shopping center, is getting his own kitchen in Oakhurst where he'll be able to produce more gluten-free goods. Why it matters: Owner and founder Matt Cabana opened The Accidental Baker at the Metropolitan in March of this year. In less than six months, demand has outpaced supply."I think there's only been two days I didn't sell out," Cabana tells Axios. State of play: The new spot will be a micro bakery with counter service and an open kitchen inside Sweet Spot Studio. Cabana,...
Plaza Midwood coffee shop Giddy Goat expands to South End
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters will turn a vacant, industrial South End building into its next cafe.Why it matters: Since opening in 2020, Giddy Goat has become a popular stop in Plaza Midwood — so popular its kitchen is now too cramped to keep up with demand, especially for its praised empanadas, owner Rhyne Davis tells Axios.State of play: The new cafe, which does not have an opening date, will also be the site of a large kitchen and warehouse to support Giddy Goat's growth, Davis says."I hope it has the type of foot traffic that we enjoy at Plaza...
Charlotte's PGA Tour event is now called the Truist Championship
Charlotte's annual PGA Tour event is now called the Truist Championship. Why it matters: The Charlotte-based bank's seven-year deal as the event's new title sponsor runs through 2031 and ensures Charlotte remains a regular home for top-tier golf. Catch up quick: The PGA Tour event in Charlotte began in 2003 as the Wachovia Championship. After a brief stint as the Quail Hollow Championship, it became the Wells Fargo Championship, reflecting Wells Fargo's 2008 acquisition of Wachovia. Wells Fargo announced in December it would not renew its title sponsorship of the tournament.Between the lines: Elite golf has long been a staple...
Tacos Rick-O food truck owner opens RiCkO's Churro Bar in NoDa
RiCkO's Churro Bar opens in NoDa on Sunday, Aug. 11. Why it matters: The build-your-own churro shop is Charlotte's first churreria, according to owner Ricky Ortiz, best known for his popular Mexican food truck Tacos Rick-O.Dig in: RiCkO's Churro Bar has every kind of churro, any way you like it — stuffed (with dulce de leche or Nutella), topped (with sprinkles, cookie chunks, cereal, coconut flakes), or doused (with chocolate, marshmallow, crème brûlée). In addition to BYO churros, you'll also find espresso drinks, horchata frappes, and refreshers "which are sort of like a lemonade, that come in passion fruit and strawberry,...
Charlotte native Cierra Burdick wins Olympic bronze medal with Team USA
Charlotte native Cierra Burdick is an Olympic medalist.Driving the news: The Butler High alumna won bronze with Team USA in women's 3x3 basketball Monday. They beat Canada 16-13 in the medal round.What she's saying: "This is something I will be able to tell my family for years," Burdick said. She added she is so "grateful to go home with some hardware." Catch up quick: Burdick played in college at Tennessee and went on to play professionally in the WNBA and internationally. She has won seven gold medals with USA Basketball. This was her first Olympic medal and it came in her first Olympic games. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
Tropical Storm Debby will bring rain and potential flash flooding to Charlotte
Tropical Storm Debby will bring rain and the likelihood of flash flooding to a large part of North Carolina, with Charlotte impacts peaking on Thursday.Threat level: The heaviest rainfall is expected to come tomorrow, with wind gusts between 30-40mph, WBTV chief meteorologist Al Conklin says.Catch up quick: Debby made landfall Monday morning around Florida's Big Bend as a Category 1 hurricane. "Debby will continue to meander just off the South Carolina coast today before making a landfall just north of Charleston late tonight," Conklin says.North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency Monday. What to expect: WBTV...
Everything you need to know about Real Madrid vs. Chelsea in Charlotte
Charlotte hosts soccer titans Real Madrid and Chelsea on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Bank of America Stadium at 7pm. Why it matters: Fans from all over the world are expected to travel to Charlotte for the Soccer Champions Tour. Context: Charlotte is no stranger to pre-season friendlies, hosting several European clubs over the last decade, including Chelsea. But this is the first time Real Madrid will play here.If you go: Tickets start at $75. Expect heavy traffic in Uptown and pricey parking. Public transit options include CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar and Lynx Blue Line, which both have stops within walking...
20 things happening in Charlotte this week, including Real Madrid vs Chelsea FC at BofA Stadium
This week, witness European soccer powerhouses Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC face off at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday or feel the "Heat Waves" at Glass Animals' Wednesday show at PNC.Monday, August 5💪 Get in a low-impact workout with Move Wellness' power pilates class in the courtyard of The Music Yard. | 6pm | $15 | Details😂 Test your standup skills at Triple C Brewing's Comedy Open Mic. | 7-10pm | Free | Details🧠 Grab dinner at one of Monarch Market's food stalls then play trivia hosted by Game Night Live. | 6-8pm | Free | Details🦖...
A beginner's guide to collecting art in Charlotte
The art world intimidates me, and when I confessed that to Charlotte artist Dammit Wesley, I got some good advice: "Be a collector of culture and not expensive things."Why it matters: Art is for everyone.Wesley inspired me to create this beginners art collecting guide to help other Charlotteans like me who might not know where to start. Natalie Papier and Alexis Warren also contributed to what I've learned.1. Original art starts around $100.I had a misconception that original art is out of reach, but turns out, there's a wide price range.For smaller pieces or newer artists, you can expect to...
Charlotte native Kaylyn Brown wins silver with Team USA
Charlotte native Kaylyn Brown and Team USA claimed silver in the mixed 4x400-meter relay at the Olympics Saturday. Catch up quick: The 19-year-old Mallard Creek alumna and Arkansas athlete helped Team USA set a new world record for the event (3:07.41) Friday in the qualifying race. Brown ran the final leg of the relay both Friday and Saturday. Team USA broke their own record — 3:08.8 set at the 2023 World Championships.Fellow relay runners were Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon. Context: The mixed relay, which consists of a team of two men and two women, is fairly new to the Olympics. It made its debut at the Tokyo Games in 2020. Go deeper: Everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics, including live updatesEditor's note: This story was originally published on Aug. 2 and was updated on Aug. 3. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
N.C. State, South Carolina hockey will play outdoor game in Uptown
The N.C. State and University of South Carolina club hockey teams will face off in an outdoor game at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, Nov. 23, IcePack's head coach said in a recent interview. The Knights have not confirmed any details.Why it matters: The event will ride the high of the Carolina Hurricanes' hugely successful outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium in 2023 and Charlotte Checkers' historic appearance at Truist Field earlier this year.Plus, both schools have massive alumni and fan bases in Charlotte.Driving the news: N.C. State IcePack's head coach teased the game on Wolfpack fan podcast Tuffy Talk saying, "Maybe [the name] will be the border clash or the border war."The big picture: Truist Field isn't done hosting hockey since installing a regulation-sized ice rink in the outfield in 2022.In January, the Checkers played their first open-air game ever at the ballpark. It was also the first professional outdoor hockey game in Charlotte's history.The intrigue: The South Carolina Gamecocks are the defending champion of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) College Hockey Division I national title.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Charlotte bride doesn’t let cancer diagnosis keep her from her big day
Newlyweds Audrey and Nathan Handleton were all set to marry in front of nearly 200 guests at a nearby vineyard in May 2024. But in February, Audrey received a leukemia diagnosis that changed everything.Why it matters: The combination of ongoing treatments and mounting medical bills meant the couple's original wedding plans were no longer within reach. Yes, but: Audrey already had her dress, and Nathan's family had booked their accommodations in Lake Norman since they were traveling from Cincinnati.With permission from the VRBO owners to use their home as a makeshift venue, Audrey and Nathan decided to move forward with...
Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $394K to $1.2M
This week's hot home roundup consists of houses with large back yards and open floor plans. 8632 Idlewild Road — $394,500Why we love it: The white kitchen cabinets and an open layout make the home feel bright and airy. Neighborhood: Idlewild SouthRealtor: Tyler Mundy • Mundy Real Estate, LLCSpecs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 1,486 square feetNotable features: Small porch, open layout, spacious bedrooms, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinets and fenced-in yard. 1117 Rollingwood Dr. #18 — $489,000Why we love it: Tons of natural light pour into the living room from the floor-to-ceiling...
Matthews brewery Seaboard opens taproom with full service dining in Lower South End
Seaboard Brewing, a brewery and taproom based in Matthews, will open a second location in Lower South End Friday, Aug, 2. Why it matters: It's the latest tenant to open at The Platform at LoSo, a 38,000-square-foot adaptive reuse development along the Rail Trail where South End and Lower South End meet.Flashback: The original Seaboard Brewing opened nearly eight years ago in downtown Matthews, part-owner Gary Murray tells Axios. It was, and still is, the town's only brewery.What to expect: Seaboard LoSo won't be a brewery like its original location. Instead, it'll have more of a taproom feel, Murray says,...
Charlotte clothing brand Queen & Cotton to open NoDa brick-and-mortar store
Charlotte-centric clothing brand Queen & Cotton will open a storefront in NoDa later this year.Why it matters: It's another small, local business success story.Context: For years Queen & Cotton owners Travis Blain and Tal Benamor have sold their T-shirts and hats at pop-up markets like Front Porch Sundays. They also have shelves and a rack at Charlotte Collective, a shop on West Boulevard that carries various local entrepreneurs' products.Now, Blain and Benamor will open a storefront in their own neighborhood, in the still-under-construction Centro NoDa building on 36th Street, before the end of the year.The intrigue: Queen & Cotton's graphics...
Complete list and map of Charlotte’s 40+ local breweries, plus the most popular beer at each
Here's a guide to breweries in Charlotte and what to order at each.Why it matters: Breweries are everywhere — our airport, the mall, inside food halls and in nearly every neighborhood. In short, you can't come to Charlotte without visiting one of our breweries.Still to come: Saucy Brew Works plans to open a brewery in Dilworth sometime in 2024, and local favorite Olde Mecklenburg Brewery announced it will be expanding to Cornelius and Ballantyne.Suffolk Punch will open its third location in Birkdale Village in 2024.Protagonist closed its NoDa brewery in late October 2023. It’ll reopen in a bigger spot in...
The 28 most highly anticipated restaurants and bars opening soon in Charlotte
28 highly anticipated restaurants, bars and breweries are opening in Charlotte in the next year or so.Here's our list of the most anticipated openings, in chronological order.State of play: Restaurant opening dates are notorious for being pushed back, especially because of permit approval delays and supply chain issues slowing down build-outs and renovations. Many of the timelines listed are approximated based on the owners' understanding.This list only includes new restaurants, bars and other establishments in Charlotte. It doesn't feature big expansions like Suffolk Punch's expansion to Birkdale Village or Dilworth Tasting Room's expansion to Plaza Midwood.Editor’s note: This guide is...
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