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What\u2019s up y\u2019all? Evan here. My birthday is in June, and in continuing the tradition of eating ridiculously calorie-dense foods (see the giant mozzarella stick<\/a> and fist-sized egg rolls<\/a>), I spent a few hours eating as many birthday freebies<\/a> I could find from Baskin-Robbins, Nothing Bundt Cakes and raising my blood pressure in the process.<\/p>\n

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Although I managed to eat nearly two weeks\u2019 worth of sugar, my favorite meal of the month wasn\u2019t included in that birthday spree. That one was a different kind of sweet treat.<\/p>\n

The CharlotteFive team is rounding up the best bites we\u2019ve had all month<\/a> so you can stay in the know. We\u2019ll tell you what\u2019s worth your time \u2014 and your money \u2014 around Charlotte.<\/p>\n

We also want to hear from you: What were your favorite meals around town this month? Send us an email at charlottefive@charlottefive.com<\/a> and share your picks.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the best things we ate in June.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Evan<\/b>. June is Pride Month, and as a gay man, brunch was basically mandatory.<\/p>\n

Enter Eddie\u2019s Place<\/a>. It wasn\u2019t my first time there, and it won\u2019t be the last.<\/p>\n

I knew I wanted the chicken and waffles the moment I saw it on the menu \u2014 a fresh-baked waffle topped with a pecan-fried chicken breast and honey cinnamon butter that immediately sold me. The knife went through it with ease, and the mix of sweet cinnamon and savory chicken just worked perfectly together.<\/p>\n

I sampled a few bites of the hashbrowns before pushing them aside, then added syrup to the waffle, which took the sweetness up another notch. I couldn\u2019t finish it all in one sitting, but it definitely didn\u2019t make it to the next day.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccd Location: 617 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211<\/a><\/p>\n

Heidi here<\/b>, thinking back wistfully to a month filled with truly tasty food. While many bites stand out, my favorite meal from start to finish was at FM Eatery<\/a> in downtown Fort Mill during a date night dinner. The small but vibrant spot was packed with guests from all walks of life, many of whom were ordering the restaurant\u2019s smoked burrata. Accented with seasonal sage and ginger apricot jam, a sturdy crostini and a bit of arugula, the flavors and textures made for a pairing I\u2019d eat again any day.<\/p>\n

One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting. The small plate portion size kept the savory dish light enough to eat on an early summer evening, and it paired surprisingly well with my mango mocktail.<\/p>\n

The star of the meal, however, was the fried peach pie with salted caramel gelato. When I see a fried pie on a menu, I can\u2019t resist \u2014 it brings back memories of outdoor gatherings with my husband\u2019s family when my teenagers were tots, melting in the summer sun. This elevated version hit every note, highlighting the area\u2019s fresh-off-the-trees peaches.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccdLocation: 217 Main St, Fort Mill, SC 29715<\/a><\/p>\n

Think Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, but make it vegan: It\u2019s Melissa<\/b>, and I\u2019ve been wanting to try Soul Gastrolounge\u2019s mushroom sliders<\/a> ever since I saw them a few months back on social. I finally had the chance, and they were as delicious as I\u2019d imagined.<\/p>\n

But first, I can\u2019t forget to mention the eggplant chips, which are served with tzatziki and are also delicious.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t sleep on the cocktail menu: Mixologist Bob Peters is back \u201chome\u201d<\/a> at the restaurant he says launched his career<\/a>. On my visit this month, I enjoyed a Lavender Fog: Tito\u2019s vodka, Earl Grey tea, lavender syrup, lemon and soda water, with \u201csoft floral aromatics layered with citrus brightness and gentle effervescence,\u201d per the restaurant\u2019s cocktail menu.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccd Location: 4110 Raleigh St #120, Charlotte, NC 28213<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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