A Popular North Carolina Tapas Restaurant Is Shutting It’s Doors
Sad news for fans of the Charlotte North Carolina Tapas restaurant Popular. The Uptown Charlotte 4th Ward restaurant announced today it is shutting its doors and will “serve its last drink October 7th”. According to the notice posted on Poplar’s website, this will be a “permanent closure”. The popular date night spot first opened in 2016. Co-owners Lucia Zapata Griffith and Bruno Macchiavello say, “The journey over these seven years has been remarkable, filled with cherished memories and unparalleled community support.”
They stress that “while POPLAR’s presence in its current location concludes, the spirit of innovation and hospitality created at this neighborhood gem will continue.” The restaurant will be open regular hours through the October 7th closing date. And on October 6th and 7th, they will be celebrating their last weekend in business. Guests can expect live music, bottles of wine for sale from Poplar’s inventory, and one last chance to have your favorite dish. If you are planning to attend I’d go ahead and make reservations now to ensure you can get a table. If Poplar is one of your favorite places be sure to pay one or two last visits to the uptown spot.
Get more info on the closure of Poplar, the popular North Carolina tapas restaurant and it’s impending closure here.
2 North Carolina Restaurants Named As The South's Best New Restaurants
There are new restaurants popping up all the time it seems. All claim to be unique and offer a “new concept”. But in all honesty many times it just the same things over and over again. And with the cost of going out to eat skyrocketing (like everything else in the world), how do you know what’s worth trying? The last thing you want to do is waste money on a below-average or terrible meal out. Well, I’m happy to share with you two North Carolina Restaurants that were recognized by Southern Living as some of the best new restaurants.
Our friends at Southern Living recently shared with us a list of the South’s Best New Restaurants of 2023! The publication’s expert editors evaluated new restaurants throughout the south. Restaurants were evaluated based on their food ( of course). But also on service, hospitality, and “how the restaurant supports and treats its staff and the wider community.”
The list contains 25 new restaurants across the south including Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. They even go as far north as Delaware (though I wouldn’t consider that the south). And excitingly two North Carolina restaurants received the honor of being named The South’s Best New Restaurants. One is right here in Charlotte and the other in the Triangle. But don’t feel left out if you call the other Carolina home. The Palmetto State also had two restaurants make the list. Both are in beloved trendy cities- Charleston (of course) and Greenville.
Next time you find yourself wondering what to try for dinner, perhaps try one of these delicious new restaurants! You can read the full list from Southern Living and what they love about each of the 25 spots here. Or keep reading to see which North and South Carolina restaurants are the best new restaurants in the South.
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
