Laura Barrero

Giddy Goat is bringing its popular coffee and empanadas to South End. axios.com/local/charlott…

Charlotte City Council approved $650 million to modernize Bank of America Stadium. 7-3 vote. axios.com/local/charlott…

Forget "Love is Blind." There's another reality TV star from Charlotte you should know. axios.com/local/charlott…

Jamie is the best journalist I've ever worked with. I'm so proud of him and I know he'll get through this.

@Nikki704 Same!!

FWIW- I had the best time at Lovin Life yesterday. I was in GA, never once waited in line for the bathroom. The most we waited in line for drinks was maybe 5 mins. The food lines were long, but they were comparable to ACL Fest and BottleRock

We're not sure when the sign was posted but the restaurant has been open for less than four months.

👀 RESTAURANT CLOSED: @lexappeals stopped by Kudoku (the sushi restaurant that replaced The Warmack in Plaza Midwood) yesterday and saw this sign on the door. ⬇️

@ted_williams locked in my membership because the deal is TOO good!!

@LauraBdigital Such a good spot! Cristina Wilson (Agenda OG) is a badass 👏👏👏

💆🏻‍♀️ INBOX: Mood House, the popular massage studio in Dilworth, will open its Oakhurst location this summer. 🤫 They're offering founding membership options starting at $85/month. ⬇️ Check out what the new massage studio will look like: axios.com/local/charlott…

📍 Find Juneberry Ridge Farm at 10145 Hinson Road, Norwood, NC

CONTEXT: Juneberry Ridge is a 750-acre regenerative farm and nature retreat about an hour east of Charlotte. - Founded more than 20 years ago, it has an event space, private cabins, farming, culinary experiences and a 43,000-square-foot greenhouse.

🪴 INBOX: The annual Juneberry Ridge plant sale is back this Saturday, April 20 from 8 am-noon. EXPECT: More than 5,000 locally grown plants for sale starting at $3. - They'll have edible and medicinal plants, herbs, fruits and nut trees, vegetables and succulents, among others

Check out the restaurant from North Carolina for NFL legend Mike Ditka’s restaurant group. ⬇️ axios.com/local/charlott…

📍 The restaurant is located at 1942 East 7th St,. in the Elizabeth on Seventh development next to Rosemont Market and Wine Bar and across from Puerta. - They will still serve brunch on weekends (11am-3pm) and dinner nightly.

🍽 Starting Thursday, April 18, Catalina Kitchen + Bar will start serving lunch at 11:30am on weekdays. - Expect popular menu items like their lobster & shrimp roll, fish tacos, Ditka burger, poke bowl and big salads.

Wegmans is coming to Charlotte. This is my Super Bowl axios.com/local/charlott…

TIMELINE: Greg Norman is set to open later this summer and Huk will open in late spring 2024, per a press release. 📍 Charlotte Premium Outlets is located at 5404 New Fashion Way.

🛍 COMING SOON: Two performance apparel brands, Greg Norman and Huk, will open at Charlotte Premium Outlets later this year. CONTEXT: Greg Norman is known mainly for its golf apparel, while Huk focuses on boatwear.

🌱 OPENING SOON: PlantHouse, a plant store and terrarium workshop, is opening a new store this Saturday, March 23 in the Waverly shopping center. - This is their third Charlotte-area location and tenth overall. 📍 7211 Waverly Walk Ave.