Catherine’s guidebook

Catherine
Catherine’s guidebook

Food scene

The Metropolitan community has great options for places to dine...from casual to fine dining. Steps outside the door or a short walk away...all are within close proximity and fun to try!
Excellent Italian Food; homemade fresh pasta; lite bites at the bar; nice outdoor seating area in nice weather with views of the city; pet friendly outdoors; a comfortable environment for singles
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Vivace
1100 Metropolitan Ave
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Excellent Italian Food; homemade fresh pasta; lite bites at the bar; nice outdoor seating area in nice weather with views of the city; pet friendly outdoors; a comfortable environment for singles
Fine Dining Restaurant with white table cloths; nice bar area with bar bites; outdoor seating with spectacular views of the city skyline
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Dressler's
1100 Metropolitan Ave
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Fine Dining Restaurant with white table cloths; nice bar area with bar bites; outdoor seating with spectacular views of the city skyline
Hickory Tavern has excellent food with a sports bar atmosphere. There are MANY BIG SCREEN TV's everywhere! The menu has lots of affordable options and they are very tasty. Outdoor seating area is pet friendly and has a gorgeous view of Uptown. In the Spring and Fall on Thursday evenings, live music can be enjoyed outside on the stage/amphitheater.
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Hickory Tavern
1100 Metropolitan Ave
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Hickory Tavern has excellent food with a sports bar atmosphere. There are MANY BIG SCREEN TV's everywhere! The menu has lots of affordable options and they are very tasty. Outdoor seating area is pet friendly and has a gorgeous view of Uptown. In the Spring and Fall on Thursday evenings, live music can be enjoyed outside on the stage/amphitheater.
This is a neighborhood favorite and we know the owner who is authentic Italian. The food is fresh with high quality ingredients and a very nice wine selection. You won't be disappointed dining here! It has outdoor seating, a small bar inside and offers take-home including delicious thin crusted pizzas.
Pizzeria Omaggio
1055 Metropolitan Ave
This is a neighborhood favorite and we know the owner who is authentic Italian. The food is fresh with high quality ingredients and a very nice wine selection. You won't be disappointed dining here! It has outdoor seating, a small bar inside and offers take-home including delicious thin crusted pizzas.
Fantastic Italian food and nice wine choices. The portions are large so you may have a goodie bag to take back to the studio. This is a short walk from the studio on Kings Boulevard and is often times crowded in the evening so a reservation might be a good idea. They do have outdoor seating and a bar as well.
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Mama Ricotta's
601 S Kings Dr
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Fantastic Italian food and nice wine choices. The portions are large so you may have a goodie bag to take back to the studio. This is a short walk from the studio on Kings Boulevard and is often times crowded in the evening so a reservation might be a good idea. They do have outdoor seating and a bar as well.
Like ethnic food? Try this Indian restaurant that is a short walk from the studio on Kings Boulevard. Authentic Indian food with an excellent lunch buffet.
Maharani Indian Cuisine
901 S Kings Dr
Like ethnic food? Try this Indian restaurant that is a short walk from the studio on Kings Boulevard. Authentic Indian food with an excellent lunch buffet.

Neighborhoods

The studio is close to some interesting and hip neighborhoods that might be fun to explore. Each has its own distinctive vibe with a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from if you visit.
A fun, eclectic community with an artsy vibe! Good bars, restaurants, galleries and bohemian-type boutiques. Light rail stop near by the main street of NoDa.
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NoDa
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A fun, eclectic community with an artsy vibe! Good bars, restaurants, galleries and bohemian-type boutiques. Light rail stop near by the main street of NoDa.
The South End is a youthful community with lots of apartments, bars, and restaurants. It has a fun vibe.
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South End
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The South End is a youthful community with lots of apartments, bars, and restaurants. It has a fun vibe.
This is an eclectic, contemporary neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants. It is a highly desirable residential community including apartments, restored bungalows and high-end single family homes. Plaza Midwood has a genuine community feel.
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Plaza Midwood
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This is an eclectic, contemporary neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants. It is a highly desirable residential community including apartments, restored bungalows and high-end single family homes. Plaza Midwood has a genuine community feel.
If shopping is your "thing" you should make a trip to the South Park Mall, which is about 5 miles from the studio. It is a high-end mall with great options for shopping and eating. Stores like Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, Coach, Belk, Dillards, Dicks, The Container Store, etc. are inside the mall and tasty restaurants such as Cheesecake Factory and Maggiano's.
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SouthPark
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If shopping is your "thing" you should make a trip to the South Park Mall, which is about 5 miles from the studio. It is a high-end mall with great options for shopping and eating. Stores like Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, Coach, Belk, Dillards, Dicks, The Container Store, etc. are inside the mall and tasty restaurants such as Cheesecake Factory and Maggiano's.

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Museums and Nearby Places to Visit

There is soooo much to do in the Charlotte area including museums, sports, culture and arts etc. A few things to consider doing while you are in the area: Mint Museum (Arts & Craft Collection) Bechtler Museum (European Mid-Century Art Collection) Gnatt Museum (African American Art Museum) NASCAR Museum Museum of the New South Discovery Center and IMAX Theatre Blumenthal & Belk Theater Bank of America Stadium Spectrum Collesium BB&T Ballpark Whitewater Rafting Center Lake Norman Queens University (Charlotte) & Davidson College (Davidson) Foundation for the Carolinas (Art Gallery)