My husband and I were in Charlotte for the evening and we took a chance on walking in to The…read moreDegenerate. It was a Friday night two weeks before Christmas, but it was only 5:45pm so I feel like we got lucky. We were able to walk in and be seated right away. We ordered cocktails and embraced the tapas menu, ordering too many things to sample and share. We sadly had to leave some of it behind. Our waitress was a sweetheart and though the restaurant space was big and open, the warm wood and exposed brick inside made it feel welcoming and cozy. There was enough room between tables that we didn't feel crammed in and the table was big enough to hold all the delicious goodness. I felt like two top tables can sometimes barely hold your water glass and bread plate. We head to Charlotte pretty regularly for various things, and I would like to bring our teenage boys back sometime. I think they would really like the menu and style of the restaurant. Nice enough for a quick date night before and event, but casual enough that I feel like we could bring the teens and not have to "dress up".

This is me and my lady's favorite date spot. Great small plates, great cocktails, rotating menu…read more Service is always quick, too. I do think the interior sometimes feels a bit too "open-concept," if you know what I mean... ...but who cares?! The food is great! Of the stuff that stays on the menu, I really like: the chicken sandwich, the tandoori carrots, the mussels, and the pierogis. As for the current menu: I really like the watermelon caprese salad, scallops, and curry chicken tacos.

Tried some new tapas again this time…read more Brussel Sprouts (5/5): Well cooked brussels with a very tasty, sweet/tangy vinaigrette sauce. Bacon Wrapped Dates (4/5): These all pretty much taste the same but the blue cheese sauce/spread paired nicely with the sweetness of the dates. Gambas Al Ajillo (4/5): The shrimp was good and I liked how much garlic there was. Some sort of added sweetness would've been nice. Potato Tortilla (3/5): Kind of like an eggy potato quiche. I really liked the crust, but there was too much egg. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Stumbled in close to 11pm on a Friday after striking out finding wine elsewhere. Barcelona was the…read moreright call, mostly. The bar area was busy but we managed to snag two seats on the side without too much trouble -- seat yourself setup. Here's where it gets a little mixed. My partner stepped away to use the restroom and I sat there for a while while one of the bartenders walked back and forth past me, clearly focused on closing duties, without so much as a glance or a menu in my direction. Not the worst thing in the world but when you're sitting at a bar alone it's hard not to notice. Fortunately another bartender came over, clocked that I was just sitting there unattended, and immediately smiled and handed me a menu before taking both of our orders. She turned it around quickly and that kind of awareness goes a long way. Shoutout to her. I ordered a 3oz pour of Syrah -- pretty decent, did the job. We didn't order food so I can't speak to that. The overall vibe was chill and low key for a late Friday night, which was exactly what we needed. Would come back for a proper visit earlier in the evening and give the food menu a real shot.

We went to Spice for girls night and to celebrate a friend's birthday. First, I love tapas, and the…read moresmall plates are perfect for getting several things and everyone sharing. The table favorites were the crab fried rice, the Accra bowl, the Korean BBQ wings, and the Bang Bang Shrimp. Our server was great. We could have talked and laughed, and eaten for hours there!

This low-lit trendy bar gives a sleek and sexy vibe. My date and I were able to snag seats at the…read morebar on a Saturday day night were we enjoyed a couple of apps and cocktails. Please note, Spice is reservation only on weekends. We were lucky to grab the bar seats but typically this doesn't happen. We ordered two rounds of sushi (four pieces for $19), truffle fries, wings, and a cocktail each. This spot is pricey as you can see by them charging $19 for four rolls. My date said the wings were a 6 out of 10, and I thought my sushi was 8 out of 10. The cocktails were perfectly made. This spot is a great place for dates or to attend with a group of friends if you intend to get shareable plates as it has more of a tapas feel. Overall I liked it, the staff was friendly, the vibes were great, and the DJ they had spinning had a great! playlist. I'd definitely come back.

Where do I even begin. I've been going to Dilworth for at least 15 years, and one thing I've always…read moreloved is the seasonal menu updates, so I'm completely open to change. Unfortunately, this latest menu feels like a big step back. So many longtime staples are gone: no fries, no Brussels, no burrata, no flatbreads, and even the steak has disappeared from the mains. What's left feels repetitive, with multiple dishes centered around the same basmati rice and salad combination. We also tried the two new "for the table" additions, and neither felt worth the price. The "caviar" is simply roe at $25, and the deviled eggs with roe at $17 were underwhelming. Unless some of the old favorites return or there's more variety added, I don't see myself coming back anytime soon, aside from maybe Flight Night.

Great neighborhood bar, with lots of locals and a nice busy but chill atmosphere…read more I just loved this place the minute I walked in. The bar was a big attraction, they also had great outdoor seating in the front and a really nice patio off to the back . Inside seating also nice. Big red couches were super cool ! The menu is awesome ! So many cocktails and ones I can't find in a lot of bars that I love . Brownie points for that! The food menu is great too, small plates and larger and nice bar food not your usual greasy fare. More Mediterranean vibe on the food. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were cool and laid back and engaging without being overly so. We had the Bijou and the vieux carre cocktails which I find hard to find in most really good bars. Here they were and made really well too. I know they require ingredients not all bars carry or can get in NC. We also had the Naan app which comes with tzatziki and the naan had a nice layer of zaatar spice on it . Went well with out drinks. I loved the Bijou . Such a good spirit forward drink. The bartender gave us a complementary shot of a bijou based drink. Had a little cinnamon to it but was good ! Nice touch as we were leaving ! We had a great time here before our next spot. Loved everything about this place, will definitely be back.

I visited Mariposa for the first time recently and I had a great experience…read more I went on Sunday during the Jazz Brunch. My favorite thing on the brunch menu by far were the Duck Arepas. It's a shareable appetizer but I think next time, I'll get my own and won't share! I also got the lamb burger with fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. Even the fries were really good. Parking was a pain... as parking in Uptown can be. However, the food was so good, I'll definitely be dealing with the parking hassle again the next time I'm in Charlotte.

We arrived at lunchtime without a reservation and were immediately seated. We sat outside in the…read moreperfect weather. The city views are beautiful. The service was extremely slow. This would probably not be problematic except we were on a schedule and had to get my man back to his conference. We ordered the charred corn fritters, tandori spiced cauliflower, the Mediterranean avocado bowl, and the Peruvian chicken bowl. It was probably 15 minutes before the server came back to tell us that they were out of chicken bowls. We then ordered the Moroccan pie. The fritters came out first. Incredible. There were crunchy and chewy and full of flavor. They sure set the bar high with this one! Unfortunately the rest of the meal was inconsistent. The cauliflower was cooked well and had a nice spice, but was lacking maybe salt. It was still good. The avocado bowl- avocado was fresh; the olive brine was interesting, but offered the seasoning that was needed; the quinoa, tomatoes, and onions had no seasoning or flavor at all; the feta and tzatziki were good. Individually, nothing was particularly great, but eaten together it was tasty. The Moroccan pie was also good, but heavily sweetened maybe with honey and dusted with powdered sugar. This wasn't in the description. The chicken was well seasoned and tasty, but overall pretty sweet. When it came time for the check, again, service was slow. We managed somehow to get done with a few minutes to spare. The inconsistency makes it difficult to want to come back. But those fritters get all the stars.

I came here with a friend for a lil girl date! First feeling walking in was fun and cultured, not…read moreoverwhelming. Very inviting! Plating of everything is very nice and aesthetically pleasing! First thing we got almost 3 minutes after we ordered was the caramelized Brussels, we rated it a 9! We got the trio dip plate, loved it, a solid 8.9!!! Best pita bread I've had, extremely soft and great flavor! I got the grilled avocado chicken sandwich with kasseri cheese, so so good! One of the best sandwiches I've had, rating it a 9.3! My friend got a heart of palm salmon Caesar and she rated it a 7.4! Service was quick and attentive, our server, Jordan, was nice and genuine! A bartender came and filled our drinks, his name was Fernando, super sweet! Would definitely recommend and would for back in a heart beat! So much more to try!! Thank yall! Edit: total rating has gone up! A solid total rating of 9.2 due to a sticker on the receipt!! This increased it by .2!

We finally tried Kid Cashew for Sunday brunch and it was such a treat. The place had that perfect…read morerelaxed vibe, sunny and welcoming even on a busy weekend. We brought the kids and they loved the French toast stuffed with strawberries--huge portions and they ate every bite. I went with the quinoa stuffed avocado, super fresh and flavorful, while my husband couldn't stop raving about the wood-fired octopus. Everything tasted made with care, nothing felt rushed or bland. The kids-eat-free deal made it even better, and those $12 mimosa carafes? Total steal. Service was friendly, though it slowed down a bit when the rush hit, but we didn't mind. The whole meal felt like a little celebration without breaking the bank. If you're in Charlotte looking for a spot that does brunch right with something for everyone, definitely put Kid Cashew at the top of your list. Five stars.

It's been awhile, but this place is still amazing and so good! Hoping it won't be almost 2 years…read moretil I come back. Monday night, half price wine by the glass or bottle, all of them on the list! Love when they do that without limitations. So we went with a glass of champagne! Because why not when it's half price! Service was excellent , and the food just awesome . So fresh and delicious. The menu here is so nice and varied with so many options. We started with the prosciutto carpaccio, paper thin prosciutto with olive oil, and fresh Parmesan and fresh greens, white balsamic and hazelnut. This was amazing, just yummy. The roasted mushrooms, come on a sliced yogurt, with verde hummus, and sumac onions. Again so flavorful and so many different things going on in this dish. Highly recommend this. The short rib bolognese. A fabulous small plate, but plenty for two . This sauce was so good with the fresh grilled bread they serve. The pasta was perfectly cooked, spinach flavored. Truffle ricotta, and crispy prosciutto on top, nice pieces of short rib too. This was an excellent dish. We were truly full so had to pass on dessert but we did get a after dinner espresso martini, called the Salud! A Spanish table toast, peppermint infused tequila, espresso, licor 43, coffee liquor and creme de cacao. Served frozen, this tasted like an Andes mint. Perfect after dinner drink. I hope this stays on the menu! So good. I'm so glad this place is still going strong and busy on a Monday night! I love everything about Chapter 6, such a great spot.

My two friends and I tried this place last night for dinner. A girl dinner if you will. We were…read moresuper excited to try it as none of us had been able to make it there before since they've opened. However, to be honest, I wasn't very impressed and neither were they. We started with the Prosciutto carpaccio and the Whipped Ricotta appetizers to share. Both of those were pretty good and the bread that came along with it was good too. It was grilled and nice and crispy. For drinks, one of my friends ordered the rosé wine flight, I ordered their house red wine, and my other friend ordered wine as well. The wine selection was good so we are pleased with that. It was our main entrées that we ordered that we were not pleased with. For example, I ordered the steak skewer, which I understood would be a small plate, but when it came out to find that it was just one skewer was a little bit misleading, and I wish that I had ordered something else because that was not enough for my dinner. Our server didn't come back to check on us after our food arrived so I wasn't even able to add any more small plates. In addition, my friend did not enjoy her pasta at all, and I tried to bite, and it was not good. Only my friend who ordered the Bolognese pasta was pleased with her dinner choice. Due to our server not coming back to our table to check on us and also didn't really give us suggestions of what to order or how to order I wasn't very pleased with our experience. I don't know if I would come back because honestly, the meal was pretty mid for how expensive it was priced. The inside of the restaurant is cute and the patio as well but the food is mid and expensive for the service to be so poor.

Let me just say! There's something for everyone on this incredible menu! We had been here once…read morebefore and I had the curry ramen-- it was so good we wanted to come back to try something new. This place is huge and the ambiance is great! The service was good as well we dined on the patio. We ordered tapa style, shared plates so we could have as much as possible! The twice fried Korean chicken? Amazing!! I recommend this method! Everything was AMAZING! I will say the Karaage comes with a side of mayo with a spice topped on it. Personally, I'm not dipping chicken in pure mayo and a siracha mayo would liven this dish up! The coconut shrimp looks underwhelming but the taste is delicious! The spring rolls taste so fresh and the roti is WORTH a few orders!! We will be back again!

My bf and I stopped here after a run around downtown checking out the murals. We were hungry and…read morealways ready for Asian food. We knew we had to adjust our expectations being from the Bay Area and the food landed just about where we expected. The service and vibe was awesome! We were here on a day the weather was just right and were able to enjoy an early supper outside. We ordered roti, fried rice (subbed tofu for egg) and the veg Buddha Belly dish. Everything was decent and we had plenty leftover for lunch the next day. The service was fantastic and we really enjoyed our conversation with the server.

We came here for brunch and they were in no way prepared for service. Our waitress was nice and so…read morewas the decor. The bathroom had no soap and we didn't order food because it was being delivered before our eyes.

Great vibe if you're looking for a lounge. Whether you're out by yourself, with friends or even on…read morea date, this is the place to be . Staff was excellent and food was even better. Got the snapper and my expectations weren't that high, but it's HUGE and they put on a full show when they deliver it. A1 service

Came back after a long time ! Still such a cool place. Lots if wine to choose from . Get a glass or…read morea bottle . Prices can be reasonable or high depending on what you want to spend. We had a nice bottle of Vinho verde to celebrate just having been in Portugal! It was delicious and crisp and light and only $28 a bottle ! Perfect Sunday afternoon drink. They also serve bar snacks and have a great outside covered patio are and a cozy inside . Loved the chill vibe and the atmosphere. Little wine haven in plaza midwood!

This was a lovely and cozy space. The ambiance felt relaxing and laid back. I especially love the…read morebar stools looking out the huge open window. I mean, the view is a parking lot, but with great weather, it's forgivable. The bar has a very vintage homey feel. Almost as if you could be sitting in a living room. They had a beautiful NA cab that was very enjoyable. I don't miss the alcohol feels, but I definitely miss a tasty cab. I love places like this and it's definitely a place I would gravitate towards if I lived here. I would absolutely return when I'm back in the area.