The best things the Axios Charlotte team ate in June 2024

It might be hot girl summer, but our team said "bring on the carbs" in June.

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Sweet potato gnocchi from Dandelion Market in Uptown

"Dandelion Market's sweet potato gnocchi with its brown butter sage cream sauce is one of my favorite dishes in the city. I had to stop by before they close their 5th Street location on July 21. Hopefully, it will remain a staple when they reopen." — Ashley Mahoney, reporter

Sweet potato gnocchi ($11). Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios

Magical pizza from Bird Pizzeria in Optimist Park

"I wanted to taste what all the hype was about after a small white house in Optimist Park was named one of the best pizza places in the United States by The New York Times . I get it. Hours in advance (cause you have to — it's that in demand), I ordered their red-base pizza with a toppings combo from their Instagram page : pepperoni, onions, kale and hot honey." — Alex Sands, reporter

Bird pizza with pepperoni, onions, kale and hot honey totaled $28. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Shareables from Salted Melon in South End

"Firmly believe the best meals are often just a bunch of your favorite sides. A couple of girlfriends and I split a lineup of Brussels, heirloom tomato and burrata bruschetta, and truffle fries from Salted Melon Market. Also, a great spot for mocktails if you want a fun N/A drink on a weeknight out!" — McKenzie Rankin, reporter

Brussels ($11), heirloom tomato and burrata bruschetta ($16), and truffle fries ($11) from Salted Melon Market. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Whole-ish salad from Milkbread in Plaza Midwood

"I ordered the whole-ish salad from Milkbread with grilled chicken for lunch recently. The dish was refreshing, but my favorite part about this spot is its location because my mid-day date turned into people watching." — Alexis Clinton, reporter

The whole-ish salad ($11) with grilled chicken ($5). Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios

The Cuban fried rice from Calle Sol in SouthPark

"I typically order the lechón asado from Calle Sol, but at a media preview for its new SouthPark location recently I got to try a few dishes I normally wouldn't go for. The Cuban fried rice has lived rent-free in my mind since, and I've gone back for it three times this month." — Laura Barrero, editor

Cuban fried rice ($15) from Calle Sol. Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios

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