I had been wanting to go to this place for a long time and finally went this past weekend. They…read morespecialize in making their menu friendly for all types of diets. It was so nice being able to go into a TRENDY/ nice restaurant and be able to order what I want. I'm used to going to these quick, casual, vegan restaurants so it was refreshing. Parking is a little confusing and crowded but it wasn't bad. I believe their parking lot was like one building down but we found a parking spot pretty quick. We went in around 1:30 and I believe we just missed the brunch crowd but it was still a decent amount of people and I did not feel like people were sitting on top of us. We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation which I didn't realize that we needed one. Still not sure, but the bartender and all of the other staff were very pleasant. The food came out at a decent time as you can imagine with plant based food, and was delicious. The mimosas I had were amazing. Very different. Can't wait to take all of my non vegan friends. I am so happy to be able to say that!

My family of 5 visited Alchemy for Brunch…read more First, my wife and son waited 30 minutes for drinks, and when they arrived they were the wrong drinks. They both ordered iced Cinnamon Toast Crunch lattes, and both received a hot version thereof. As for the food, my daughter ordered her steak medium, and it was far overcooked. This is inexcusable - both to cook AND to present if you're a food runner - but she didn't want to make a fuss, so she kept it and ate half of it. In addition, the steak was butchered badly, with a far amount of unrendered fat. It's 4oz of strip, not an 18oz ribeye. Whoever was expediting should've had it recooked. Additionally, the fries were soggy, the eggs were far from over easy, the hollandaise was bland, and the steak-covering 'tomato aioli' (which looked or tasted like neither) just seemed a way to try to hide the mistakes with the steak. Please see the attached photos for documentation of her dish. The other food issue was with my wife's (beautifully plated) Japanese pancakes. When I've ordered these in the past - or made them, or even relied on the description in your menu - they've been light and fluffy. Generally, this is accomplished via folding in egg whites, which lends an airiness to the dish. Deflation is normally a concern, but not with yours. It was as though dense pancake batter was simply cooked in a ring mold. In terms of the service in general, it was subpar, to put it kindly. My eldest daughter never had her water refilled, and in general the waits were too long between checkups at each stage of the meal. And finally, the check. When the check arrived, it included three additional drinks beyond what we ordered. After pointing it out to the waiter, and him having it corrected, it still contained (contains, actually) an additional drink. Regardless, I went ahead and paid it, because everyone was annoyed and ready to go. Somewhat slow service I can understand, especially with the labor issues that have plagued service industries of late. I still tipped $22, because my wife and I both used to work in restaurants and understand that people should be paid a fair wage regardless. That said, a $170 breakfast - without alcohol - should be memorable... for good reasons. I'm giving it a 2, because the presentation was definitely instagram-ready. But it's been 5 days since I emailed them feedback, and not so much as an automated reply. So maybe even the 1 was undeserved...

I came to this venue for an event. It was very pretty. I did not go into the restrooms. It is more…read morelong than wide. It also includes an outside alley area that is blank space except for the graffiti art on the wall which was nice. The inside has its own bar area and an upstairs open loft area. Parking is tight, so if you come to an event here, make sure you arrive early!

We had a great time celebrating my friends birthday. The price and vibes were worth it! we plan to…read morebe back again AND book for a private event.

I attended a mixology event at Purple Lux Bartrain on 3/22/25 and Terika was fantastic! From the…read moretime we walked in and met her and the team, we knew it was going to be a blast and were not disappointed. From the music and being able to select songs ensured we were all engaged and having fun. The drink selections for the evening were on point. Each was very tasty and left room for improvisation from the liquors used to how much you chose to use in the recipe. Everything was setup already with glasses, ice, shakers and the charcuterie boxes were a very nice touch. As well as the gift bags each of us left with. We enjoyed playing games and dancing. I would definitely recommend attending this class and any other that Purple Lux Bartrain puts on. In fact, if I'm a position to hire or recommend a bartender, I won't hesitate to give Terika a call! Thanks for an awesome Saturday night. RB

From start to finish, everything about our experience was top-tier. The drinks? Absolutely…read moredelicious--perfectly crafted, beautifully presented, and full of bold, refreshing flavor. You can tell serious care and creativity go into every single recipe. But what truly stood out was the professionalism and customer service. From communication to presentation, everything was seamless. The team was prompt, prepared, and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met with warmth and excellence. Five stars across the board! We will definitely be returning--and recommending them to everyone we know.

I booked Denira for my mother's 50th birthday. Everything went great!! She made two signature…read moredrinks as requested (which were bomb everyone talked about them), she kept the drinks coming and presentation was great. Last but not least she is affordable! Will definitely recommend her services to others and book her again for future events

My first time visiting Neighborhood Theatre was for the Broadway Rave so I have no idea if this is…read morethe normal set up or not. There seems to be two sections with different stages. For the event I went to the larger side was closed off and we were just near the smaller stage. There was still plenty of room and a large bar with medium speed service. Overall an average smaller local place which is nice for events and shows.

I flew to Charlotte this weekend just to see a band, Alexsucks. Actually part of the draw was…read morethis spot Neighborhood Theatre looked like a good spot to see a band too. We arrived last night as the opening band was doing its last songs. I was impressed right away at the acoustics of the place. The band sounded great. It's not a big place at all, I think maybe 300 of us total we in front of the stage on the dance floor. We got some drinks and they were quick, cheap, and strong. The main band took to the stage and rocked it. The simple light arrangement worked well with the garage rock. We left as the last encore song was playing. I made note you could actually watch the show from the outside window, and listen too. Great show, great spot for sure.

This convention center is well laid out, clean and the staff is phenomenal…read more I was in town recently for a national conference and was impressed by the professional staff, AV services (especially from Joseph and his tech partner who assisted us in Room W206A), and the staff serving drinks and food for receptions. Everyone I encountered on site this past week was so courteous, hardworking and welcoming. If you are attending an event here, definitely bring a sweater or wear layers, as the rooms were quite cold. Wear comfy shoes too and expect a lot of walking and long bathroom and Starbucks lines, in between conference sessions. But overall, a nice experience here. The food court area offers some quick and affordable lunch options. There are also restaurant and hotel options within a short walk. Be cautious when crossing the public transit lines, as the trains move fast.

The Charlotte Convention Center was probably the most convenient convention I've experienced to…read moredate. LOCATION I attended a conference that was held at the Charlotte Convention Center for a work week and was surprised at how close everything was to the convention. It was surrounded by hotels, restaurants, Whole Foods, a CVS, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It was easy to get around Uptown from the convention. INSIDE THE CONVENTION: It was easy to navigate within the convention, too, as the signs were clearly labeled. The only thing I thought was odd were the rooms in 206-212 (where you'd have to go down escalators and then come back up). I would have labeled it a different number sequence so as not to be confusing with the other set of rooms in the 200s. I loved that there was a bridge that connected the convention to our hotel (2nd floor of The Westin), as well as access from the NASCAR Hall of Fame directly in front of the Crown Ballroom! CUSTOMER SERVICE & STAFF: Each day during the conference, my coworker and I would walk from our hotel (The Westin, which was across the street) and we would be greeted by the friendliest door greeters / information desk. Also, we went around the Richardson Ballrooms, exhibit hall, smaller rooms, terrace (roof), Crown Ballroom, etc. it was carpeted so it was easy to walk on. The convention staff including the Food & Service team were really nice and were attentive; they made sure to keep the food area tidy and cleared away trash from the tables. The bartenders serving drinks were organized as well. DINING OPTIONS INSIDE THE CONVENTION: The convention had other dining options: Starbucks, Bojangles, Einstein Bagels, and another place to purchase food. Overall, I enjoyed the ease of getting around the convention center, the proximity to hotels and restaurants in Uptown Charlotte, the amenities they offered, and the attentive staff at Charlotte Convention Center.

Pretzel Crusted Crab Cake celery root slaw, lemon-ginger…read moreaioli and peach vinaigrette I've always been alittle hesitant to try crab cakes. Simply because I was afraid the quality of crab they used wouldn't suffice and the crab meat may have a lingering fishy taste and smell to it. To my surprise, this pretzel crusted crab cake was delicious beyond my imagination. The well-seasoned crab meat was light and fluffy with a crispy crust. The peach vinaigrette drizzled on the bottom of the plate added some sweetness to the dish. Because of this dish, I am willing to try more crab cakes if they are available on the menu. Hopefully they measure up to this one.

We had a Christmas party here again this year. The place was beautifully decorated. The food was…read moresub par though. My co-worker found a live crawling throughout the lettuce in her salad. She had had eaten the majority of it when she discovered it. My other co-worker had a sweet tasting marinara sauce on his salmon. My chicken was very over cooked and tough to chew. Aside from that, the appetizers were good and the bartenders prepared nice drinks. The desserts were tasty. The DJ did fine. It's hard to accommodate everyone and their preferences when you have a large group but food should be an exception. Bugs should never be in a salad.

Have attended several functions where these fabulous people bar tended. They are prompt and…read moreresponsive, very easy to work with, and willing to accommodate requests. Their mixes are fresh ingredients ( not like that awful mystery mix you get at your local restaurant). Will def hire again for my next function.