{"id":2153,"date":"2026-06-25T16:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2153"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:37:02","slug":"popular-restaurant-and-lounge-temporarily-closes-in-charlotte-a-brief-pause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2153","title":{"rendered":"Popular restaurant and lounge temporarily closes in Charlotte. \u2018A brief pause\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LulaBelle\u2019s, a Southern-inspired restaurant and lounge, is shutting down \u2014 for now.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2151\">Which Charlotte neighborhood has the most gay pride? We want to hear from you<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Management at the restaurant, located in Charlotte\u2019s Northlake area, announced this past weekend that it was \u201ctaking a short break\u201d but would reopen soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not goodbye \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZyc_1rNLdt\/?hl=en\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">just a brief pause<\/a>,\u201d they wrote in a farewell message shared on Instagram. \u201cWe look forward to welcoming you back soon with the same great food, warm hospitality, and unforgettable vibes you know and love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUntil then, we ask that you continue to keep the LulaBelle\u2019s family in your thoughts and prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A death certificate on file at the Mecklenburg County register of deeds shows the lounge\u2019s owner, Napoleon Deval Isom, died on May 24.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2149\">Krispy Kreme adds strawberry cake &amp; lemon bar doughnuts. When can you get them?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Isom also owned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article272947235.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Rio Ultra Lounge<\/a>, which remained open as of June 25.<\/p>\n<p>Lulabelle\u2019s management has asked for prayers as they \u201cheal and navigate this difficult season.\u201d CharlotteFive reached out for more information and was awaiting a response.<\/p>\n<p>The popular eatery, located at 9335 Center Lake Drive in Wedgewood North, was recently named on OpenTable\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article315683614.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 list of neighborhood gems,<\/a> CharlotteFive reported.<\/p>\n<p>The menu features a variety of Southern classics including fried chicken, Cajun shrimp pasta, collard greens and mac and cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2147\">Masked man attacks group on trail, pulls gun when they fight back, NC police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Jeff Chamer contributed reporting.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lulabelle's\/@35.34866,-80.8582572,16z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8856a6ffc15e0daf:0xfb936b27447ebaa8!4m6!3m5!1s0x8856a7d3f3e54c83:0xb2a3cb054a568677!8m2!3d35.3486557!4d-80.8556823!16s\/g\/11kbcyn0nf?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">9335 Center Lake Dr #100, Charlotte, NC 28216<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cuisine: Southern comfort<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulabellesclt.com\/dinner\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lulabellesclt\/?hl=en&amp;g=5\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">@lulabellesclt<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popular Charlotte restaurant LulaBelle\u2019s announced a short break, asking the community for thoughts and prayers. 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