2015 Looked Good on You, Charlotte

2015 was a year chock full of changes for Charlotte. Along with the breaking ground of about a hundred new apartment complexes and subsequent road construction, Charlotte was gifted with a generous heaping of new spots for dining and drinking. Though there are just too many to even think about acknowledging, here are the ones that stuck out as best in show.

South End's Newest Tenant: Anthropologie

This weekend I had the chance to visit the new Anthropologie in South End. It's really too bad it's just a store and not a residential building because I'd be packing my bag tomorrow if they'd accept rent. 

The place is gorgeous. And so are the clothes. And the bedding. And the  glassware. And everything else inside.  

I especially love the local nod to the Queen City, with custom signage seen throughout the space. Check out a few snapshots of my first visit: 

Yes, I bought this: 

RELISHING THE MOMENT: A PEEK INSIDE CHARLOTTE’S MOST EXCITING DINING MOVEMENT

Recently, I had the chance to write about a unique dining concept that's gathering the best of Charlotte's chefs, mixologists, farmers, and more for an evening of local food, drink and entertainment. If I could, I'd attend every Relish event on the calendar. Read more about the Relish way here and stay tuned for future dinners listed here.

Best Cocktail Bars in Charlotte

If you know anything about me, you know that I love cocktails. So much so that I once had my own cocktail column devoted to the best sips in town. Now, I've rounded up the best cocktail bars in Charlotte, just in case you're looking to get your hands on a craft drink. Read more on Thrillist.

Photo credit: Justin Driscoll

Late-Night Eats in Charlotte

Nothing good happens after 2 a.m. Except, of course, late-night eats. Check out my Thrillist post on the best late-night foods in Charlotte, where I've rounded up local dishes to satiate all of your most pressing midnight snack cravings. Read more here.

Photo credit: Poprock Photography.