Charlotte Welcomes 25 New Restaurants and Venues in Early 2025

Early 2025 saw a wave of new dining spots and entertainment venues pop up across Charlotte, adding excitement to the city's social scene.

After being dormant for almost 50 years, the historic Carolina Theatre came back to life. The $90 million renovation combines modern sound technology with the building's original 1927 charm, making it a top destination for shows and performances.

BLINDERS landed in South End featuring an impressive main attraction: a massive 60-by-15-foot 4K screen that may be the largest on the East Coast. This 5,500-square-foot sports spot also includes an outdoor area perfect for game watching.

Turkish and Greek cuisine made its way to the suburbs as Nazo's brought its Mediterranean bowls to Pineville. Myers Park got a taste of real Greek food when Yassou opened up, offering classic dishes.

Coffee fans discovered new spots around town. Howard University graduates opened Hilltop Coffee in University City, while Coffee Republic and Waterbean Coffee moved into Uptown and NoDa.

South Park got lucky with Tommy Bahama's first Marlin Bar in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Uptown's new Teranga City Charlotte combined hookah with West African food and live music brunches.

Book lovers rejoiced as Trope Bookshop swapped its mobile setup for a permanent home in Plaza Midwood, stocking shelves with hundreds of romance novels.

La Lima Sangucheria brought real Peruvian sandwiches to South End, while Curry Gate grew its Indian food presence into Matthews.

Music and small plates found their spot at Kaya Gastrolounge in Belmont's former Bottle Tree location. Plaza Midwood got a similar vibe with Papi Ricko Latin Kitchen's debut.