If there’s one thing you can count on in Charlotte recently, it’s eye-popping growth in the food and drink scene. What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.

In January, South Block chose Charlotte for its first expansion location outside the Washington, D.C. area. The brand offers freshly squeezed juices, acai bowls and loaded toasts., along with a dupe for the viral — and pricey — Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie.

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