Where to eat?

[saralee]

Thank you to everyone for the suggestions. I really didn't give you all much to go on.

I'm at a bit of a loss myself. I don't know these two very well but from what I recall, my roommate is a bit "corny". Her mother is an older version of her!

I want something that is a good representation of Charlotte I guess but not expensive. I expect it will be a nice time catching up but I'm not looking to spend a lot of $$$.

Was looking for something specific to Charlotte perhaps, or at least not avail in NJ. I'd bet they've been to McCormick & Schmick's since it's pretty popular back home. We won't be drinking. I prefer to be a lush in the company of those I love.

So, comfortable, decent and mid-range pricing?

[vindaloo]

Originally Posted by PlainWhite

The comedian Chris Rock famously advised, 'If a friend calls you on the telephone and says they're lost on Martin Luther King Boulevard and they want to know what they should do, the best response is ‘Run!’

Good one.

[vindaloo]

Just go to Cosmos. They have reasonable tapas and drink prices. Or, you can order a meal which is really good in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. One can always go to <McCormicks and schmitts or Ruth christ, etc. Have fun at Cosmos.

[Carolina Blue]

Originally Posted by saralee

Thank you to everyone for the suggestions. I really didn't give you all much to go on.

I'm at a bit of a loss myself. I don't know these two very well but from what I recall, my roommate is a bit "corny". Her mother is an older version of her!

I want something that is a good representation of Charlotte I guess but not expensive. I expect it will be a nice time catching up but I'm not looking to spend a lot of $$$.

Was looking for something specific to Charlotte perhaps, or at least not avail in NJ. I'd bet they've been to McCormick & Schmick's since it's pretty popular back home. We won't be drinking. I prefer to be a lush in the company of those I love.

So, comfortable, decent and mid-range pricing?

Places to go...

ScanFest in the Wachovia Atrium: http://www.scandinavianconnection.org/scanfest.html
New Harvey Gantt Center for African-American Art: Harvey B. Gantt Center
Museum of the New South: Levine Museum of the New South

Places to eat...

LaVecchias: Steak & Seafood Restaurant Charlotte NC, Uptown Charlotte Restaurant | LaVecchia's
Mez: MEZ
Harpers: Harpers Restaurant (http://www.harpersgroup.com/HarpersGrill.html - broken link)

[saralee]

Harper's looks right on target - very cool! Thanks a million!!!!

[lusochic]

My husband & I discovered this little joint in Charlotte, called Mert's Heart & Soul, when we were first moving down to Charlotte. The place is cozy, the food is Southern comfort & we always bring visitors from NJ to this place, as their taste of the South!

Yolanda makes you feel right at home, calling you "Sugah" and bringing you plenty of biscuits! The prices are VERY reasonable, under $10 an entree.

Here's the website http://www.mertsuptown.com/

[eman1200]

Presto's? oh, how about mac's speed shop....yeah, that's the one.