Favorite Charlotte spots close, and foodies hunt for a tasty broth
Charlotte’s food scene saw a few big shifts this week, from fan-favorites and longtime spots closing their doors to hospital broth becoming an unlikely obsession. Here’s a look at the top food and drink stories from today’s CharlotteFive newsletter.
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Boss Hog BBQ in Sherrills Ford, which has served barbecue, ribs and chicken since it opened in 1989, will close on the Fourth of July. The 7.65-acre property it sits on is under contract for sale, and some locals view the restaurant closure as another casualty of rapid residential growth in the area.
Boss Hog’s owners plan to keep operating their food truck, The Boss’s Backyard Wagon, with a scheduled appearance in Maiden on July 10 for the town’s Jive After Five concert series. 📍 7564 North Carolina Hwy 150, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Uncle’s, a Southeast Asian comfort food spot outside Burial Beer Co. in Plaza Midwood, closed after just five months, with chef and owner Michael Le announcing the news July 1. Le said Uncle’s had “closed silently” the previous month and thanked supporters, hinting at new projects after he gets back on his feet. 📍1214 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
NoDa Company Store has rebranded as Relic NoDa, pairing an indoor wine bar called Relic with an outdoor patio called Riot that hosts movie nights and vintage vinyl dance parties.
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Owner Jesse Fell said the rebrand keeps the historic gathering place’s community heart intact, with plans for curated wine dinners, tea blending workshops and bouquet building classes. 📍3221 Yadkin Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
An area teacher’s Facebook post asking about the savory beef broth she was served after surgery at Piedmont Fort Mill sparked a community-wide conversation. Piedmont Fort Mill dietitian Courtney Taylor confirmed the product the hospital uses — though the OG poster said it doesn’t quite taste the same at home.
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