Lunchbox Records (@lunchboxrecords) is Charlotte’s place for alternative records. They have an extensive section for local bands, and plenty of used vinyl in all genres. It’s definitely worth a visit when you’re in town.
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The old classic signs have been replaced, but this Dairy Queen in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood must still be one of the oldest in the country, 10/06/12
The original location of Charlotte’s Fuel Pizza (@fuel_pizza) in Plaza-Midwood is appropriately located in a converted gas station.
This pair of drums was in the window of Reggae Central, a Jamaican clothing and music shop in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood district. Directly next door was Mama’s Caribbean Cafe.
The NoDa Music Festival takes its name from the NoDa neighborhood along North Davidson Street. Once the business center for a village of mill workers, the area has become a center of the arts, boutiques and night clubs.
The 7/11 chain of convenience stores was one of the sponsors of the Midatlantic Music Conference (@Midatlmusic) and were at the event on Saturday afternoon offering free coffee and free slurpees which were very much appreciated, 10/06/12
Prince’s Chicken Coop is to Charlotte what Gus’ World-Famous Fried Chicken is to Memphis and West Tennessee. At lunch you won’t be able to get in the door, but once you do get inside there are four lines, and they move rather quickly, all things considered. The biggest disappointment to me is that Price’s is a to-go only restaurant, which I imagine is fine if you live in Charlotte. On the other hand, if you are visiting the city from elsewhere, as I was, you have to find a place to take your food and eat it. Ultimately I took it to the Midatlantic Music Conference at the Chop Shop and ate it during PMD’s keynote speech!
Fresh Gear and Hot Mixtapes at the Black Republic in West Charlotte
The Black Republic is a new hip-hop shop in West Charlotte on West Boulevard just east of Remount Road. Besides an impressive selection of hip-hop clothing from Fly Society, Playwear, 10 Deep, Crooks and Castles and more, Black Republic also sells mixtapes by local DJ’s including Carolina legend DJ Chuck T. It’s kind of off the beaten path, but worth a detour.
Toast Cafe (@toastofdilworth) in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood is a great place to start the day with breakfast. Lots of people have figured that out, however, so expect to wait for a table, particularly on weekends.
Amelie’s Bakery Cafe (@AmeliesBakery) is a 24-hour coffee bar and dessert cafe in Charlotte’s fashionable NoDa district. Although on some nights the line can be out the door, the desserts and coffee are consistently good and worth waiting for.