This weekend in Charlotte: Craft tacos + influencers offer recommended things to do
From a Plaza Midwood taco stand’s soft opening to a longtime Concord dive bar’s final call, there’s plenty happening across the Charlotte area. If you didn’t catch today’s CharlotteFive newsletter, these light news bites will get you up to speed.
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And if you don’t have your weekend planned out yet, check out our what-to-do guide crafted with input from local influencers. They offered their picks for a picture-perfect Friday through Sunday in Charlotte.
Here’s what people are talking about today:
Charlotte content creators shared their thoughts for an Instagram-worthy weekend, including rooftop spots like Fahrenheit Charlotte, Merchant and Trade and Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo — the city’s highest establishment 22 floors up.
La Vecina, a new outdoor taco stand in Plaza Midwood, is in soft opening with house-made tortillas and “overwhelming” early reviews. Moo & Brew’s Ken Thomas teamed up with Bocao Sushi co-owners Carlos Nuñez and Victor Abad on the venture at 1306 Central Ave., with a grand opening expected in late August or early September.
🌮 Heidi’s take on the taco spot.
Restaurateur Chet Desai is opening Touché Charlotte at 2308 Central Ave, a new elevated American fusion spot with craft cocktails, hookah and bottle service. It replaces The Club House Kitchen & Cocktails, which Desai co-owned and opened in 2023.
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👀 Tanasia tells you all about it.
Lil’ Roberts Place, a quirky dive bar in downtown Concord, is closing by Sept. 1 after 16 years. Owner Robert Burrage called the bar “a monster that needs constant attention” and thanked patrons for “one hell of a ride.”
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