city experiences
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For almost 30 years, Manolo’s Bakery has been baking fresh artisan breads for empanadas, donuts and traditional conchas. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fan-favorite tres leches cake.
At Archive CLT, come for the coffee, stay for the culture. Sip a latte or flavorful tea then browse the pages of a vintage JET magazine and other Black ephemera.
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Photo credit: @charlottesgotalot in partnership with @dmeimagery
Explore the Queen City on foot, bike, segway or bus on a Charlotte NC Tour. These tours showcase Charlotte’s charming neighborhoods, popular attractions, African American history and more.
Indulge in authentic Vietnamese dishes like pho, yellow pancakes and vermicelli noodles at Lang Van. Can’t decide what to order? Owner Dan Nguyen can give you a recommendation.
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Browse handmade, ethically-sourced products from around the world at Pura Vida Worldly Art. The home products, jewelry, candles and more come from artists from more than 40 countries.
Fascinate your senses at Lorem Ipsum, a listening bar where you can sip a handcrafted cocktail, listen to a curated selection of music and watch the visuals projected onto the wall.
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One of Charlotte’s most well-known restaurants, Mert’s Heart & Soul has served Gullah-inspired and Low Country dishes to Barack Obama, Guy Fieri and other famous visitors to the Queen City.
Order Korean fusion dishes like kimchi fries, soy pork spare ribs and Korean fried chicken wings, then sing your heart out in one of the themed karaoke rooms at Seoul Food Meat Co.
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Photo credit: @charlottesgotalot in partnership with @dmeimagery
Yunta serves Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese cooking techniques. The menu ranges from citrusy ceviche and thinly sliced nigiri to wok-style dishes and grilled meat and seafood.
Customize your perfect shade of lipstick or lip gloss during this hands-on workshop. Lip N’ Pour’s color expert can help you blend a one-of-a-kind lip product to take home.
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Start your day with a handcrafted latte, tea or iced beverage at Lottie’s Cafe. Pair your caffeinated drink with a breakfast bagel or stop by midday for lunch or a sweet treat.
Southern comfort food is served against an Instagram-worthy floral backdrop at Kitchen + Kocktails. Order shrimp and grits, fried hot honey chicken and Cajun-style pasta to enjoy while you sip flavorful cocktails and mocktails.
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Sip innovative takes on classic cocktails at Sneak, an upscale, speakeasy-style lounge. Take a seat at the bar or on the outdoor patio as you enjoy a handcrafted libation and bar bites.