Here’s Why One Of North Carolina’s ‘Naughtiest’ Landmarks Is Coming Down
A famous building very close to the Bank Of America Stadium is being replaced. It might be known to many, but most will claim they have never been inside. According to WFAE, the infamous Uptown Cabaret building is being torn down. It has been sitting on this spot in Charlotte, NC’s South End since 1930.
Clayton Sealey, who serves as a volunteer Planning Commissioner for the City of Charlotte said, “As for the outside, you could be forgiven for thinking that it was a more modern piece of architecture. It looks like a 2004 Taco Bell. Here’s why one of North Carolina’s ‘naughtiest’ landmarks is coming down.
Clayton said he had no idea that the building was historic. “About a year ago, I was making a joke about the Uptown Cabaret and then I was like: ‘Huh, I wonder what year this building was built. I found out much to my surprise that the building was more than 90 years old.”
The building is coming down to make way for a huge project. Two high-rise buildings containing apartments and many retail stores. Looks like many Charlotte businessmen can stop saying they just go to the place for the buffet. Times are changing.
Southern Living Ranks These Charlotte Restaurants "The Best"
If you’ve been in Charlotte over the past few years, it is no surprise that the Queen City has a lot to offer for ‘foodies.’ There are literally hundreds of restaurants with a variety of cuisines. And according to Southern Living magazine, Charlotte has some of the best eating spots.
The magazine put together a list of the 22 best restaurants in Charlotte. It doesn’t matter what you crave — Southern traditional, Italian, Asian, or seafood — Charlotte’s culinary landscape has something for you. I have lived in Charlotte for more than two decades and I still have not experienced even half of the restaurants on their list.
In the article, Southern Living boasts of many of the successes made on Charlotte’s food scene. It states “For years, the Queen City has steadily marched toward becoming a top food city in the South—with recent nods from the James Beard Foundation validating its expertise and growth.”
And growth indeed. There are new restaurants popping up regularly. From fresh seafood, street tacos to rolled sushi, the sky is the limit. Charlotte’s international flare (Vietnamese, Ethiopian) on food makes it even more difficult to decide just where to go.
Which is why I listed a few of the restaurants I’ve already visited. (In no particular order) And if you’re open to trying something new AND good, then check these out. Check out a full list of Southern Living’s restaurant recommendations.
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