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Giant Penny

4.1 (22 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Perhaps the best name for a super market I have ever seen, but not sure why this place has higher reviews than Harris Teeter; the selection is smaller, the prices are higher and the lighting is dimmer. Although they do have a pretty sweet checkered floor, this place feels more like a large convenience store than anything else, although they do have quite a good selection of meat, which was by far the most popular area of the store(it's in the back).

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2 months ago

I saw nothing "local" or organic in the entire store. I drove all the way out here thinking it was a health food store, and it is not.

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2 months ago

Very good quality fresh meat good prices friendly employees very good customer service

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2 years ago

I like going to Giant Penny when I'm in town. Great meat choices and friendly people. I like the fact they accept the Ucard.

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14 years ago

I'm white and had to give them my bag too. They're not racist, they're worried about thieves, who come in all different races.

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Let's Meat Kbbq

Let's Meat Kbbq

4.3(638 reviews)
3.9 mi•South End
•$$$

Came here for dinner because we were in the area and it did not disappoint! We were seated pretty…read morequickly and the staff took really good care of us. After placing our order, it took about 5 minutes or less for it to come out. They were very attentive and helpful whenever we had a question. The food on the other hand was very delicious and tasty! Everything was up to our standards and expectations. The restaurant itself is very well light, unlike many korean barbecue places that I have been. This place is a must try at least once! I will be returning back in the future!

So I went to this restaurant all the time in my early twenties. It was very warm and inviting. The…read morelighting was bright but warm and the booths were this beautiful wood. The prices were still $30 a head. I don't think there was a time limit for how long you could stay then. Now it's $40 a head (which inflation.... I get it) with a two hour limit. My main issue is the ambiance is horrible!!! They painted the big wooden booths with this cheap sticky black paint that's slowly coming off. I was wearing shorts and it was PAINFUL if I got up too quickly. The lighting is cold and uncomfortable. It's not a welcoming place to dine anymore. A completely depressing environment. Everything looks like it's in disrepair and being very poorly maintained. The quality of the meats has gone down as well. The sides were not fresh. Especially the cucumbers. This is no hate to the staff but almost everyone that worked there seemed miserable as well. They did a great job but it just seemed like they all were sad for some reason. I truly think it's the environment. I would hate working at such a depressing restaurant. The staff were attentive and consistently checking on us. They never left us alone for too long! There was one guy with glasses that was exceptional. He was great with the small details of serving. Always pre bused something from the table every time he came by. If you're smart you will bump his hourly and make him a shift manager/ trainer. The staff is the reason I'm not giving one star. Korean culture is vibrant and fun! Please hang up some art work and posters. Hire someone to remove that god awful sticky paint! Which I know you can't clean properly. Change the lightbulbs to warm lighting. Put out some fun decor on the tops of the booths. Make your restaurant into a place people naturally feel happy to be at. Paint over that black wall in the back and fill it from top to bottom with Korean art work as an accent wall! Or put in giant decorative shelves with plants and collectible Korean toys. DO ANYTHING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

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Let's Meat Kbbq - The spread of sides, sauces and garnishes you get without ordering anything beyond KBBQ!

The spread of sides, sauces and garnishes you get without ordering anything beyond KBBQ!

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Mac's Speed Shop

Mac's Speed Shop

3.9(739 reviews)
4.7 mi•South End, Dilworth
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Kendall was a great server. can't wait to come back and see her again. The food was fantastic and…read moream so happy we decided to come and eat. I am definitely going to tell everyone about it!

I stopped in for a late dinner and ate at the bar. I started with a pint of the $4 Thursday special…read moreUncle Slams Lager. For dinner, I ordered the pulled pork combo and had my two usual sides when at a BBQ place: Mac n Cheese and BBQ baked beans. The large combo was just about $2 more than the regular sized one and was enough for 2 meals yet I managed to eat it all in one sitting. Hmm, imagine that. The pulled pork was plentiful and delicious and served with no sauce. This was perfect so one could choose how to have it. There's 4 sauces on the counter to try including Carolina specialties. It was was nice to try a variety. The BBQ baked beans were prepared with the North Carolina vinegar based sauce which is surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed this side. For the pork, I loved both of the Carolina sauces on it as well as plain. The Mac n Cheese was also good as the texture was just like I make in a casserole style and very tasty and complemented the rest of the meal very well. While at the bar I watched the Thursday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Browns (Browns won!) during my solo visit. I found there's a few of these Mac's Speed Shops around so it's nice to have location options when in Charlotte and it is a great value. If ever in this area, I'll look them up again.

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Mac's Speed Shop - My view from my seat at the counter

My view from my seat at the counter

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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Pick 3 wagyu

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar

4.4(376 reviews)
3.0 mi•Uptown

My wife and I had dinner here the other night and it was AMAZING. First of all the place has a warm…read moreyet dark vibe to it with multiple seating areas on different levels. The service was impeccable. Our waiter (sorry forgot his name) was very helpful as this was our first time doing Korean BBQ. The food was excellent, even though we cooked much of it. One of my beefs with most restaurants nowadays is the noise level. Noise was not an issue here- I was actually have a conversation with my wife without having to yell at her. Pricing may be a bit on the high side, but the food and the experience were well worth it.

Super excited to cook my own rib eye. Super excited to have…read moresome comfort food while on the road. Checked out MOA : what a disappointment. Quality of food was good...unfortunately quality of service lacked severely from my server. Reception team seemed enthusiastic, but the server was very "over it". After being brought my food- I was not checked on. No eye contact. She was very involved with the 3 other tables in her section.. difference was: they were drinking and eating for four leading to a bigger tip? I had to flag her down for additional rice and then water. Only thing I was happy with was the quality of the RibEye and the perfectly cooked rice. Upon exit: I talked with the manager (I think). Very enthusiastic guy: He offered to comp my meal- but I passed. Their food was good and I was happy to pay for it. the quality of people serving just sucked. I just didn't have the heart to NOT tip for the service I didn't get.

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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Bar Area

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Chima Steakhouse

Chima Steakhouse

3.8(821 reviews)
2.9 mi•Uptown
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The hostess greet us soon as we enter the door. We arrived and was seated promptly based off our…read morereservations. Our server had a great sense of humor and explain everything to us with this being our first time. The salad bar along was a full menu packed with all types of salads, soups, veggies and more. The alcohol drinks was not lacking at all. Each person had a coin with two side one ready for meat, and the other's side you good. We had 15 meats to choose from during our lunch time. It was really intimate and quiet, so you're able to hear your guests. Valet parking is only available after 5pm. Street parking is free on the weekend. Also, parking garage average cost was $18 for parking. We really got full quick it was a great experience can't wait to go back. Oh yea my favorite meat was the lamb chops with the chimichurri. They also had a pineapple with some pieces chard. Yummy

If you are from Seattle and have been to the local steakhouse, you NEED to come to Chima. I highly…read morerecommend trying each meat without sauce or any other additions. By comparison, the distinct variety of spices and seasonings used at Chima are a breath of fresh air. The cocktails lean on the sweet side, so if you prefer a dry cocktail be sure to tell your server. I visited Chima Steakhouse on a solo-date (with headphones) and found the service incredibly respectful, even with my somewhat rude curation of the dining experience. My playlist was barely interrupted. I also found the pricing to be reasonable for the service provided. It took me approximately 90 minutes to try each offering and have seconds - and thirds - of lamb. THE LAAAAAAAMB!!!! Ugh. I'm telling you. If you haven't had lamb, this is a great place to try it, and if you are a connoisseur like myself, they let you choose your temp. The flavor changes as the meat cooks and you can experience the full range thanks to the wonderful people of Chima Steakhouse.

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