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Hey Charlotte! \ud83d\udc4b It\u2019s a steamy weekend ahead<\/a>, so we\u2019re rounding up the freshest food and drink intel from today\u2019s CharlotteFive newsletter<\/a> \u2014 closures, openings, ice cream crawls and one very vacant Plaza Midwood corner everyone\u2019s whispering about. Grab an iced coffee and let\u2019s get into it. \u2615<\/p>\n

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The corner of Central and Pecan has been sitting empty for almost four years. Evan reports<\/a> that online chatter suggests Wild Wing Cafe could be eyeing the space, but the chain hasn\u2019t confirmed anything to CharlotteFive yet. Around the same time, signs for a mysterious \u201cMattress Center\u201d \u2014 which has zero online footprint and sounds suspiciously close to Mattress Firm \u2014 appeared in the windows. \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

City records aren\u2019t much help either. The last permit on file is a 2010 pre-submittal meeting for the old Twenty Two wine shop. Woodhaven Development Group bought the site for $3 million in February 2023, and since then? Crickets. Soul Gastrolounge left in 2022 after a dramatic rent hike and reopened in NoDa in 2025, leaving the prominent Plaza Midwood corner as a kind of symbol for the neighborhood\u2019s gentrification debate.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 4110 Raleigh St #120<\/a> (the NoDa Soul Gastrolounge spot).<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f Check out the full story here<\/a> and cast your vote on what should move in.<\/p>\n

Brunch lovers, mark your calendars. Another Broken Egg Cafe just opened a new spot in Christenbury Village, courtesy of North Carolina-based restaurant group FourFiveNine Global. According to Tanasia<\/a>, the menu leans Southern with chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and a lobster & brie omelette that sounds like a vacation on a plate. \ud83e\udd9e<\/p>\n

The owners said they couldn\u2019t wait to bring the same energy from their first location to Concord. \u201cAfter the incredible culture we\u2019ve built at our first location, we knew Concord deserved that same energy, and we can\u2019t wait for guests to experience everything we have to offer,\u201d a company rep said. There\u2019s a full bar with craft cocktails, mimosas and Bloody Marys, plus rotating seasonal offerings. Hours are 7 a.m.\u20132 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m.\u20133 p.m. weekends.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 2420 Herrons Nest Pl NW #101, Concord<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f Full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Heads up, BBQ fans: Mac\u2019s Speed Shop abruptly closed its Matthews location last week after nearly 10 years, with owners citing a lease they couldn\u2019t renew. But the news isn\u2019t all sad \u2014 Tanasia reports<\/a> the Charlotte-based chain is opening its ninth location in Fort Mill, South Carolina, in the next couple of weeks. \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new location will feature the same authentic barbecue, cold beer, live music, and laid-back atmosphere that our guests have come to expect from Mac\u2019s, while allowing us to continue growing and serving a vibrant, rapidly expanding community,\u201d co-founder Wynn Davis said. Expect the signature slow-smoked meats and sides, but with an \u201celevated\u201d look and feel. It joins existing spots in South End, Steele Creek, Concord and Lake Norman.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 1954 SC-160, Fort Mill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f Get the full scoop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Calling all gyro enthusiasts and spanakopita devotees! \ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f CharlotteFive\u2019s latest Readers\u2019 Choice poll has narrowed it down to 10 Greek restaurant nominees, and now it\u2019s your turn to push your favorite into the Top 5. Heads up \u2014 Showmars and Taziki\u2019s Mediterranean Cafe didn\u2019t make the cut because they have too many locations nationwide (the contest caps eligibility at fewer than 20).<\/p>\n

Eligible spots span the Charlotte area, including Lake Norman, Gastonia, Matthews, Mint Hill and Fort Mill.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f Cast your vote in the full Readers\u2019 Choice contest<\/a> and refresh to vote again. (Yes, really.)<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re hunting frozen treats this weekend, Tristan has done the homework. In his \u201cTristan Scoops Charlotte\u201d series, he\u2019s been sampling the city\u2019s best \u2014 and two of his standouts deserve your attention on this hot weekend.<\/p>\n

The Local Scoop<\/a> stood out for its higher butterfat content, in-house churning and serious local sourcing \u2014 they partner with nearby farms and farmers markets. Tristan went with his usual peanut buttercup waffle cone sundae and called it \u201ccreamy, smooth and dangerously easy to eat too fast.\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Try Promenade on Providence<\/a>, Matthews<\/a> or East Woodlawn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Two Scoops Creamery<\/a> in Plaza Midwood, where Tristan sampled flavors like Papi Crunch (yellow cereal milk with Cap\u2019n Crunch berries), Red Velvet Cake Batter and the electric-blue Cookie Monster. Started by three best friends in 2016, the shop now has six locations and more than 200 rotating flavors, including dairy-free options.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 913 Central Ave<\/a> (plus five more around the metro).<\/p>\n

Melissa recommends hitting Eddie\u2019s Place<\/a> in Cotswold, the Cajun-inspired spot that\u2019s been around for nearly three decades and is reportedly where Charlotte\u2019s \u201cmovers and shakers\u201d gather. Even recently visited, and he scored chicken and waffles plus a hearty bowl of gumbo for $25, tax included.<\/p>\n

Most entr\u00e9es run $13\u2013$20. \ud83d\udccd 617 S. Sharon Amity Rd.<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f Read his full review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If Charlotte\u2019s heat has you dreaming of sand, Holden Beach<\/a> just took the top spot on USA Today\u2019s list of best North Carolina beaches, reports Simone, climbing from No. 3 last year. Located in Brunswick County about 40 miles from Wilmington, it has fewer than 1,000 year-round residents and around 8 miles of beachfront \u2014 perfect if you want quiet over crowds. \ud83d\udc1a<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc8c Want this kind of intel every morning?<\/b> Sign up for the free CharlotteFive newsletter<\/a> and get Charlotte\u2019s best food, drink and lifestyle news in your inbox daily.<\/p>\n

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists. To learn more about how The Charlotte Observer is using AI in our newsroom, see our policy here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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