Charlotte Restaurant Scene: Sweetgreen, Bartaco Coming to The Commonwealth as Good Wurst Co. Closes Down
Plaza Midwood’s mixed-use development, The Commonwealth, will soon host Sweetgreen and Bartaco while The Good Wurst Co. shuts down its last location at 3001 Central Ave. The change signals another round of…
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Getty Images Stock PhotoPlaza Midwood's mixed-use development, The Commonwealth, will soon host Sweetgreen and Bartaco while The Good Wurst Co. shuts down its last location at 3001 Central Ave. The change signals another round of shifts for local restaurants.
At Camp North End, Tipsy Pickle opened a huge 35,000-square-foot space. Visitors can now play ping pong while enjoying drinks at the bar or eating next to the courts, highlighting how sports bar combos are becoming popular in Charlotte's social scene.
New doughnuts and kolaches have arrived in Concord as Shipley Do-Nuts, a Texas transplant, begins its Charlotte expansion. The shop serves up hot pastries every morning.
As one business closes, another takes its place. Clark's Snack Bar will move into The Good Wurst Co.'s spot next March. February saw several closures, including Queen City Craft and Gourmet at Promenade on Providence, while Cuzzo's Cuisine left Charlotte Premium Outlets.
While Cuzzo's still operates in University City, its exit from the outlet mall suggests broader changes in local eating patterns. People are changing their dining preferences and locations.
Airport travelers will soon find Sammy Hagar's beach-themed spot in Concourse D. The summer opening aligns with the airport's expansion plans.
Uptown got more interesting with a new venue combining burlesque performances with food and drinks. The newcomer adds variety to nightlife options downtown.
Some plans fall through. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar pulled out of Christenbury Village, showing the challenges of restaurant growth.
These changes reflect national trends as restaurants adapt to new customer preferences. Small family businesses find it harder to stay open in popular locations as expenses rise.
The Commonwealth's new additions follow a pattern, restaurants now prefer locations where people can live, shop, and eat in one area without driving. These spaces provide ready-made customers for new businesses.
