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hooligan · 12-30-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ellemaew

Copper is FABULOUS - my favorite restaurant in Charlotte so far. It's also a house turned into a restaurant.

I had heard that Zink had gone out of business and the building was being turned into offices, but maybe I heard wrong if you were there recently.

Sonoma (Uptown) is pretty good too.

Lulu is on my list to go as I've heard that is good (Central Ave.),

That may be, there is/was a Zink on Tryon in Uptown, across from Ri Ra - perhaps that one is closed?

I've heard good things about Lulu on Central, also, but haven't been there.

Tober138 · 12-30-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hooligan

Gah, that's right! We were in there a month or so ago (with Mr. and Mrs. Tober138) and noticed the name change. Slipped my mind during my post, though - rough getting old.

Are you sure about that? I don't recall going there. But, then again, I'm also getting old and I drink

Edited to add: yes we were there. The Mrs. just reminded me of that.

ellemaew · 12-30-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hooligan

That may be, there is/was a Zink on Tryon in Uptown, across from Ri Ra - perhaps that one is closed?

I've heard good things about Lulu on Central, also, but haven't been there.

That's it - it's the one Uptown that closed - thanks!

chenry · 12-30-2010, 11:12 PM

Tell me more about the NoDa area...were is that?

NCgirl · 12-31-2010, 01:26 AM

NoDa is the North Davidson arts district, just north of uptown - noda.org

Map and directions

aroux · 12-31-2010, 09:14 AM

NoDa is great!! A personal favorite area! The Dolce Vita wine bar is great! Not sure anything else in NoDa is "dress up."

I would also recommend Miro in Ballantyne.

lilyonthelake · 12-31-2010, 09:30 AM

Try Soul Gastrolounge in Plaza Midwood.

Carolina Blue · 12-31-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chenry

I've lived here for almost 4 years and haven't really discovered "trendy" Charlotte. Probably because I have kids, hubby, etc, but my birthday is coming up and I want to explore "trendy" Charlotte. What are the "trendy" shops and resturants in Charlotte? Not like Red Robin and Applebee's...you know the kind of places that you dress cute for a date?

Please fill me in.

Mez in the EpiCentre is very nice, and Amelies near NoDa is a cool place to get dessert.

Mez: MEZ | eat. stay. play.
Amelies: Charlotte NC :: Amelie's French Bakery :: Amelie's French Bakery and Cafe

lilyonthelake · 12-31-2010, 12:44 PM

BTW, if you want to get a trendy outfit for your b-day date (happy early b-day!) I'd suggest going to Boris and Natasha (also in Plaza Midwood).

stlterp · 12-31-2010, 12:50 PM

Been around for a while, but just had a tremendous dinner at Mimosa Grill uptown. Were there on a slow night, and asked the kitchen to do a tasting menu, and they were happy to comply. Awesome...