Dion BearyAug 2, 20205 min[9.1] Leah and Louise is a triumph amongst tragedyAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a lot to think about. Just how deadly is this virus? How seriously should I take it? Wil...
Dion BearyFeb 25, 20207 minCharlotte's 15 best restaurantsWhen I first started considering ranking the best restaurants in Charlotte, I couldn't stand how pretentious the idea was. Every platform...
Dion BearyJan 29, 20203 min[8.1] Bardo's culinary poetry, and thoughts on bohemian design.San Francisco. 1950. A group of writers and poets are struggling with the materialism, nationalism, and creeping monoculture of American ...
Dion BearyJan 3, 20204 min[8.5] Ace No. 3 is the best burger in Charlotte.Ace No. 3, a newcomer in the Belmont neighborhood, is the kind of burger you can carry with you the rest of the your life. It's a place you'
Dion BearyDec 13, 20194 min[8.2] Kiki and Tattoo is cozy, pretentious, and loaded with great drinks Kiki combines creative cocktails that are as tasty as they are sexy with a multifaceted spatial experience that'll keep you entertained all
Dion BearyDec 11, 20193 min[8.9] Velvet Taco brings funk and flavor in a stunning debutIt's got the kind of quirky, flavor-forward hybrids Charlotte used to do so well, making it feel brand new and intimately familiar all at on
Dion BearyNov 18, 20194 min[8.0] North Italia plants a flavorful stake into the heart of SouthendNorth Italia is well above average in food quality and flavor, flirting dangerously close to outstanding. While it makes no attempt to be a
Dion BearyOct 23, 20193 min[9.1] Cicchetti is a masterclass in nuance and thoughtfulness.Well-constructed, smart, and satisfying, Cicchetti is a statement piece for Uptown dining and instant gem of the city.