Cheap Places to Eat in Lake Norman

"You can treat your taste buds to an authentic taste of France at one of four Amélie’s French Bakery and Cafés in the Charlotte area. Each of the venues offers mouthwatering French breakfast favorites, such as golden, flaky croissants (with or without chocolate and almonds), rich and satisfying classic quiches as well as your choice of breakfast sandwich with the works. In addition, the café serves many other sweet treats, such as muffins, sticky buns, and apple turnovers, all of which perfectly pair with a cup of freshly brewed French or Italian-style coffee or a selection of teas."

"Tucked inside Charlotte’s Uptown district, this Charlotte coffee shop is a French-inspired bakery that will transport you to Paris. The gate outside of the entrance even showcases an imitation of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, where couples can place a padlock with their names on it as a symbol of their love. This coffee shop in Charlotte offers a cozy atmosphere boasting decor paying homage to its French ambiance."

"Hardwood hickory logs are burnt 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the custom-built, computer-controlled smoker at Midwood Smokehouse. This lengthy cooking process ensures that the meats are all cooked to perfection and taste absolutely incredible. You can choose to enjoy your lunch or dinner in the restaurant, outside on the patio or order a selection of meats to take away and eat picnic-style in the park."

"The best items are everything on the menu including beef brisket, ribs, rib tips, and bacon wrapped jalapeños.” See all Midwood Smokehouse reviews"

"Yes, you could stick to things like cupcakes and doughnut holes at Duckworth’s Uptown location, but head downstairs to its older, more sophisticated brother for originals like a Corn Flake Crusted French Toast, Strawberry Parfait with hazelnut granola and lemon-zested Greek yogurt and Campfire Almond S’mores seven nights a week. They’ll be serving until midnight Monday through Wednesday, 1 a.m."

"Strong cocktails and delicious food in upscale, vintage digs With a sexy and slightly hidden vibe, The Cellar is guaranteed to please even the most particular palate. Head to Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse and descend a flight of stairs into a different era. Modeled after a speakeasy, this Prohibition-style cocktail and beer bar pays homage to drinks of yesteryear."

"Sisters Bonnie Warford and Tricia Maddrey arrived on Charlotte’s restaurant scene in 1989. Serving such time-tested stalwarts such as buttermilk fried chicken, salmon with creme fraiche, and meze plates of grilled beef kebabs, zucchini fritters, pickled vegetables and olives, they claimed — and maintained — a place of prominence in a city where culinary competition continues to get tougher. Wanting to provide a casual, daytime alternative, the sisters recently opened Earl’s Grocery just one block away."

"An important characteristic of a good restaurant is reliability. At Carpe Diem Restaurant, the food quality is consistent from one visit to the next, and you’ll get served in style. In fact, many items have been on the menu since the restaurant opened in 1989."

"Earl’s Grocery has just introduced a weekly family meal menu. We love these if you know you have a busy week coming up, stop by and stock up on a few meals and sides for dinner done."

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"Cost of admission: FreeAddress: 1414 S Tryon St Ste 130, Charlotte, NCFor forty years, Hodges Taylor has enjoyed a reputation as a successful and respected contemporary art gallery and consulting firm. Current owner and director Lauren Harkey continues that today, and Hodges Taylor remains a contemporary gallery, with a focus on promoting Southeastern artists in a range of mediums, as well as an art consulting firm providing services to both corporate and individual collectors."

"Tucked away in Dilworth Artisan Station, an unassuming brick building just off the East/West Light Rail Station in South End, is the oldest art gallery in the city. Hodges Taylor Art Consultancy opened to the public in 1980 and continues to be a leader in Charlotte’s art scene. “As a gallery, we curate and present artists who work in a variety of mediums and share in common the power to spark curiosity, conversation, and collaboration,” says Owner and Director Lauren Harkey."

"Hodges Taylor, Charlotte’s longest-running commercial art business, began as Hodges Taylor Gallery in 1980 as a partnership between Dot Hodges and Christie Taylor. For over thirty years, Hodges Taylor served as a successful and respected contemporary art gallery and consulting firm in its uptown Charlotte location. In 2016, Lauren Harkey joined Christie as a partner."

"Charlotte’s Levine Center for the Arts is actually comprised of four unique locations, including the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Theater and the Mint Museum Uptown. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art boasts a collection of more than 1,400 works by 20th-century modern artists.The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture highlights the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to American culture."

"The Levine Center for the Arts isn't just one place worth hitting, it's four: the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, John S. and James L. Knight Theater, and Mint Museum Uptown. Three of the museums showcase art, history, and culture; the Knight, meanwhile, is a performance venue."

"As the business of operating a gallery has evolved, many exhibitors have had to become more creative about where they display art. Enter Advent Coworking in Belmont, just a stone’s throw from Plaza Midwood’s main thoroughfare, Central Avenue. In just its fourth year of existence, Advent has grown to be one of the most popular coworking spaces in the city."

"Another museum that should be on your radar is the iconic Bechtler, which houses art from some of the world’s most renowned artists including Picasso, Warhol, and Giacometti. You might be lucky enough to find your new favorite painting hanging here, especially as many of the works have been held in private collections for generations, and are often viewed here by the public for the first time. Like the Mint, the building itself has architectural significance, and was designed by the great Swiss architect Mario Botta."

"The best art museums are those that were artistically designed themselves, and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art was designed by the eminent architect Mario Botta to be both impressive and intimate. Hear expertly played jazz by Ziad Jazz Quartet and guest performers, learn about the devoted collection the Bechtler family maintained, or see a range of historical and intellectual art pieces. Featured artists include legends like Miró, Giacometti, Calder, Warhol, and more 20th-century greats."

"The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, is a premier modern art museum with architecture to match. A unique terra-cotta structure framed by glass and concrete, the four-story building has a soaring glass atrium that extends siphons in natural light. Works by Miro, Giacometti, Calder, Warhol, Klee, and Picasso fill the museum, with media encompassing sculpture, paintings, drawings, and even tapestries."

"A post shared by WeLoveCLT (@weloveclt) on Apr 12, 2016 at 9:07am PDT. ImaginOn is a 102,000-square-foot facility dedicated to getting children involved in education, the arts, culture and multimedia. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte came to together to create this resource for children that includes two state-of-the-art theatres, a dedicated library space for kids 11 and under, four multi-use classrooms, a teen-only library, a multimedia production studio and interactive exhibit space in order to create this cultural hub for children of all ages."

"ImaginOn (the Joe and Joan Martin Center) is located in the heart of Charlotte’s culture and art district where it offers a unique space for young people to learn about art and culture. The center includes an enormous children’s library, two remarkable theatres, class rooms, a production studio and an exhibition space. The Spangler Library for Children caters for your children from birth to fifth grade, with a special baby and toddler area and hands-on activities for all ages."

"Home of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, ImaginOn also serves as a fabulous open air and fun library with attractions that all the kids can enjoy. There is so much to keep your children occupied, from board games, a puppet center, Lego playing area, magnetic poetry wall, touch screens for the little ones, and much more besides. In fact, a great place for the kids to let their imagination run free!"

"1535 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 • (704) 377-7976Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Closed Sundays"

"A post shared by The Fillmore + The Underground (@fillmorenc) on Mar 21, 2018 at 4:36pm PDT. Beijing Chinese Restaurant is a local favourite spot located along East Park Avenue. If you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant with a no-frills American style, this is it."