We celebrated our wedding anniversary tonight at The Holland and everything was perfect. Our wine…read moreof choice was unavailable, but the wine recommended by our waiter Will, who also happens to be the bartender, was a great alternative. We started with the crab dip, which was delicious. We'll be going back just for that. My wife and I ordered filets, which came with green beans and mashed potatoes. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the vegetables were a great pairing. We finished with the blueberry cheesecake, topping off a wonderful evening. We had lengthy conversations with Will, another waiter whose name slipped my mind, and with the owner, who stopped by at the end of the meal to make sure everything was well with our meal and our service. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at The Holland and will definitely visit again soon.

Having visited The Holland on a few occasions, this may be the best restaurant in Mt Holly. The…read moreSmash Burger is sneaky good as was the Brunch Board. I would recommend ordering one for the table as a compliment to your meal, which is what we did. The decor is classic wine-bar: high style with exposed brick walls in a quaint downtown. The bar is large and has a mix of wine, beer and cocktails. Among the best features is that the bar and dining room isn't overwhelmed with TV screens - it's just a nice place to be. Plus, parking nearby is free - hard find most anywhere these days. On both visits, the service has been great and the server also served as the bartender. We will be back soon for Prime Rib night.

Fun local spot to hang out in downtown Belmont! They have a good variety of beers (wish they had…read moresome DIPAs but IPAs are good). And a small food menu which is nice. Parking is easy in the lot. Local crowd and I've enjoyed my visits here. It's nice and quiet earlier in the evening.

We were visiting Belmont downtown today and stopped in on Sunday around 1pm. We saw a lot of great…read morechoices in the area, and thought we would start here in the old brick building. Love the atmosphere here. We started off with the pretzel appetizer with beer cheese. Huge pretzel! Also, delicious. There were a few items on the menu they were out of. I think it was about 3 or so sides not available, but having never been before we understand after a probably busy Saturday night, they would run out of some popular sides. Not an issue. Maybe keep this in mind if you visit on a Sunday. We tried the chicken sandwich with cheese curds(a good sub for the tots), the Cuban, Tacos ( had the pork and chicken) and a Philly shroom sandwich. All terrific. My son loved his Philly with the grit cake side. He said it was the tastiest mushroom sandwich he has had. This place has a lot of amazing beers offered and people were taking advantage of the beer menu. We didn't try the beer, but we were glad we tried the food here. After lunch, we had a lot of energy for walking downtown. Hoping to taste some of the sides they were out of next time.

I came to Rural Hill for the Amazing Maize Maze. Rural Hill is a beautiful place tucked away in…read moreHuntersville. The Maze had a high production value! Not only are you trying to navigate through the large twisting and turning space, but you're also trying to find a series of clues that have a theme. This was definitely one of the more difficult mazes that I've ever done. I went on Halloween and was also pleasantly surprised by the buckets of candy placed throughout the maze During COVID, they did a good job at managing crowds by having people buy tickets for certain time slots. The staff was wearing masks and asked people to wear masks during the beginning and end of the maze.

Whether it's from the maddening crowds of an expansive metropolis, or the pressures of a career,…read moreRural Hill is a pleasant place in which to escape. It's a quaint, restored throwback to the era when the Scots and the Davidsons timbered forests, tilling them into fields and farms. Eventually, the area was established and is known by their name. The Davidson family cemetery is prominently lined with a beautiful stone wall and is open most days. Trails exists for walking but not many use them (which is why I like going). There is an old dirt road that eventaually dead ends at a small shelter overlooking a pond--I think it leaves many disappointed. There's not much to see once you arrive and ALL the land is a County preserve with trespassing not allowed (yep, they got trail cams so if fishing is your plan, you've been warned). The magic, really, is the road itself. It winds through the woodlands for a couple miles with little traffic. I often park and walk portions with my binoculars. I grew up on such a road in Upstate New York. Fond memories rekindle. I am reminded of how happy was my childhood. Sometimes I see turkeys, deer, ospreys, and coyotes. Looking for a leisurely way to spend some time away? I say "give it a whirl." Breath it all in!

This spot has a nice vibe. My lady and I came here for a 40th birthday party and it was the perfect…read morevenue. I would highly recommend for any small casual or formal get together. Parking was convenient right across the street. Uptown Charlotte.

From the owner: The Revel Room is the perfect boutique venue in the heart of Uptown. We are a full service venue…read moreand completely customizable 2,200 sqft open, fully adaptable floor plan, know that whatever you desire can be achieved here. Here at the Revel Room we seek to understand and exceed the goals for every event. Come see the fully accessible, locally owned Revel Room Today!

This venue is absolutely amazing! I just had my wedding here and it was stunning! Me and my husband…read moreabsolutely love Sebron and what she has done for us for our big day! The venue is beautiful and the price was great! We highly recommend!

Attended a wedding this weekend at The Barn. Lovely venue in a country setting. A small cabin…read moresits next to the barn to complete the picture. This venue exhibits much promise. The owners hope to install air conditioning. It was 91 when we arrived and felt slightly hotter in the barn. Decorated beautifully, but 100 + guests were slowly melting as the evening wore on. BATHROOMS WERE ROOMY AND AIR CONDITIONED. SUGGESTIONS: 1. Black out upper sky windows where sun shines in on wedding party and guest tables . 2. Insulate and caulk building. 3. Replace rough large gravel on walkways with small pebbles. Large gravel is an ankle sprain waiting to happen .

Finally got a chance to check out this event space! The lovely folks at Lupus Piedmont hosted their…read moreannual Mardi Gras Gala here and it's such a cool event space. From the outside, I would have never expected such potential. The large building is planted very near the tracks off of Tryon & Dalton - just a few minutes from Uptown. Now, I'm sure the space varies per event, but the folks at Lupus decorated it beautifully. Tons of tables, a large bar to the right, dance floor near the stage and plenty of walking around room. Plus, there are two old train cars outside the side doors that are perfect for additional entertainment options - the event last night had a fortune teller and a bones reader in these cars. Per Extravaganza Depot's website, it looks like they are full service event planning and execution company. Capacity wise, the site reads 350 seated and 600 standing and there are adequate restroom facilities and probably 200 parking spaces (total guess here). There aren't too many well put together venues in Charlotte that host these types of numbers, but Extravaganza Depot does offer a great option!

After looking into several venues in the greater Charlotte area, we chose Extravaganza Depot for…read moreour son's Bar Mitzvah on 10/21/17 and it was AMAZING! What a GREAT space for ANY party or event! Extravaganza Depot converted part of their warehouse into a venue for parties and events. It's a very cool open space with a back deck that has a GREAT view of the Charlotte Skyline and 2 train cabooses that can be used. Not only do you get a GREAT venue for your party, you get access to the thousands of their props for your party. The folks at Extravaganza Depot were extremely professional, courteous, fun to work with and did a fantastic job! I could go on and on but the bottom line is, Extravaganza Depot is an AMAZING venue for a party or event and they did an AMAZING job and exceeded our very high expectations! We could not be more pleased with our choice to go with the Extravaganza Depot for our very important event! We would totally recommend using Extravaganza Depot for your next event/party!!! THANK YOU EXTRAVAGANZA DEPOT FOR BEING A HUGE PART OF MAKING OUR EVENT/PARTY SO SUCCESSFUL!!!

I attended a kids co-ed birthday party here and had so much fun. Ample parking. Lots of wall space…read more Great for an intimate setting to host dinner parties, baby showers, kids parties, etc. I asked about pricing and this venue was one of the more affordable options in the area. Owner rents out chairs and marquee numbers too. Quick responses for info.

This was my first time visiting Daniel Stowe Conservancy after their rebranding and it was a great…read moreexperience! It's been at least 5 years since I last visited and I was impressed by the extensive trail network. The children's garden, Lost Hollow, was delightful even for adults! The castle playground was a big hit! You can get a solid walk/hike on the trails and they are well-maintained. Even in the winter, the gardens are nice and relaxing. The orchid conservatory is warm, vibrant, and thriving year-round! I was impressed with the size of their tropical plants - very impressive. It was a nice respite on a chilly December day. We were hoping to grab food at the cafe, but options were limited. Perhaps there are more food options during busier times. Overall, this is a great Charlotte-area day trip and a great place to take out-of-town visitors.

What a beautiful venue! Went to jazz show and was able to check out their Christmas lights in the…read moregarden afterwards. It was absolutely stunning and the gets you right into the Christmas spirit. The jazz music was amazing as well. They have a cafe you can get coffee, wine or beer and grab and go snacks to enjoy during the show.

Attended an "Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy" event held here and I was impressed. I always drive by this…read morebuilding but have never been inside. Old firehouse station turned into a event space. Looks like there is about 3 buildings merged together. The building the event was held at was grand! Two old double doors opens up to a huge open floor plan. It was decorated beautifully and had a great time. Bathrooms were located in the back, but unfortunately there were only 2 stalls in the ladies restroom and for an event and amount of people that were there, it was not enough to have the line flow smoothly. Overall, great venue and im glad I got to visit this building.

There are plenty of medium - large ish event venues in Charlotte. Some are new, some are old and…read moresome are just pretty cool. The Palmer Building falls into the old & cool categories. This 1930s fireman's hall is restored but still hosts plenty of character with its gorgeous brick facade, dark wood floors and open banquet space. There's also a nice stage space which is perfect for a small production, speech or screen drop. I've been here for a few different events and have enjoyed the space thoroughly. Parking can be a bit tight out front, but there's usually a fair amount of room near the back. If you're looking for a cool event or reception space, The Palmer Building should be on your short list!

I needed a space to work over the Christmas/New Year break and was surprised to see that a…read moreco-working space existed around downtown Gastonia. The parking was fine but maybe needed some clarity as there was a restaurant and post office adjacent to the lot. It's a gravel lot basically with no clear signage. Not a big issue but FYI. There's a handful of places to visit within walking distance for eating and shopping. Very small town feel. Inside the office, the receptionist welcomed me and was new but friendly and professional. She helped me get set up on the app (still a work in progress) and gave me a quick tour. The big main spaces were already reserved but the phone booth space was adequate to my needs. The internet speed was decent but there was no ethernet cable for direct connection. The common kitchen area was clean and beverages were available as well as small snacks. Terry, the director for the space, was very helpful in troubleshooting issues with billing and reservations. Pricing was also reasonable for a one-day pass. Military veteran pricing is available. If I came to the city more often, I'd get a subscription because it's very close and isn't overcrowded like some co-working spaces.

I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND TECHWORKS!!!!! Terry Cox literally saved me (on a Saturday!)…read moreafter UPS delayed our training materials for our Onboarding/Training event for Summit Funding! I am the manager of Onboarding and I have worked with several rental training spaces and I have never seen anyone go so overboard to ensure our event was successful! Not only was she amazing, the space is incredible and Adrian who helped us during the event was the absolute BEST! If you are looking for professional leadership and possibly either an event space or an office space then look no further!!!!!!