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Going to Charlotte for work, near Beam RD & Cross beam. S. SW of Charlotte Looking for good etnic restaurants.
I don't know the best, but if you are in NC, try a good BBQ and when I lived there you could go to what the carolinians called "fish camps". They served mostly fried catfish with hush puppies, cold slaw and fries. Delicious! Also, look for "soul food" restaurants. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy local cuisine rather than other ethnic eats.
I eat that now. But thanks
These bronze tablets were like pages torn from a book and scattered all over this grassy area as if a strong wind had ripped them from a book. I've selected this close up of one so you can see some of the wording on the pages.
The South Carolina line is just a few minutes from Mark's doorstep or any point in Charlotte. The proximity is so close that a good number of people who work by day in Uptown Charlotte commute to places like Fort Mill and Rock Hill in York County, just across the line. It should further be noted that the local theme park called Carowinds is bisected by the state line.
In March, 2003, Mark and I had an unexpected wild adventure passing through South Carolina. The original plan was for Mark and me to briefly cross into South Carolina during the course of our first tour of Charlotte, but on the way home from Asheville, Mark took a wrong turn and followed Route 26 as opposed to route 74. This detour to South Carolina turned out to be about twice as expensive as a meal for 2 at one of the fancy restaurants I call "Food Network Specials". A South Carolina state trooper paced him going 80 mph (129 km./hr.) in a 60 mph (97 km./hr.) zone. The trooper flashed his headlights and pulled Mark over. The police don't give you any kind of break when you speed in South Carolina.
On the second trip (where parts of South Carolina were on our itinerary), I attempted to snap a photo of a welcome sign on I-77 en route to Columbia. The photo did not turn out as well as I would like, so my friend and native South Carolinian "ClarkRB" hooked me up with one. This one says "Spartanburg County" which is near Charlotte and through which I have passed on a couple of occasions before.
I'm surprised there isn't a Restaurant Tip on Big Ben already. Big Ben is a restaurant-pub. I believe it is managed by English folks. If you are a football fan (translation: soccer), or visiting Charlotte from Europe and don't want to miss the game, this is your sanctuary: you can watch European games live as early as 7:00 am local time (or whenever they are being played on the other side of the pond). They also have a nice selection of brews on draft and the atmosphere is more authentic than most other so-called English pubs. The most note-worthy thing on the menu (other than Guiness and other great brews) is the Big Ben Breakfast. Man, that thing is big, hearty and so yummy! It includes English bacon, banger (sausage), tomato, mushrooms, beans and egg. It cures hang-overs like nothing else. Is is a little pricy for breakfast at $10, but it is well worth it.
Plus, how much you spend at Big Ben depends on how many beers you are having.
La-Tea-da's wrap-around porch is welcoming and the soups and sandwiches are great. All these restored homes in the Elizabeth neighborhood provide a great atmosphere! Last time I was there I had a way too healthy sun-dried tomato and sprouts number that actually tasted great. It's a great place for some tea and a pastry. Try the Buffalo Mozzarell Veggie.
I'm not really into national chains, but someone gave me a gift certificate so I figured I'd give it a try (I like free food). The ambience is nice, if corporately driven. Italian language tapes are playing in the bathrooms, so make sure you're paying attention while you're doing your business. I started with a Garden Salad which was really fresh and simple with a light, creamy Italian dressing. It's also served with a small loaf of rosemary bread and olive oil for dipping.
For the main course, I had a lunch special which was a salmon steak with lobster chunks in a sherry cream sauce served with a spinach and tomato orzo. It was good, but a little pricey for lunch at $16.99.
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Address: 7900 Forest Point Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28273, United States
