Charlotte’s food scene rewards the curious. Beyond the buzzy openings and the hottest reservations in town, the Queen City is stacked with neighborhood gems, secret speakeasies, hole-in-the-wall taquerias and even a gas station deli that’s been quietly slinging Southern classics for nearly four decades.

We pulled together highlights from our recent CharlotteFive food coverage to help you build out your eat list — whether you’re hunting for an arepa, a sundae named after a New England mountain or a craft cocktail behind a hidden door.

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