On the corner of N. Graham and West 5th street is one of Charlotte’s sweetest nightlife spots: Crave. A dessert bar and lounge, this delicious venue offers seven varieties of desserts, as well as 35 signature drinks. If you were born with a sweet tooth, Crave has the menu you’re looking for.One of the bar’s most popular treats is Le Crme. Unlike the traditional vanilla crme brulee, this dessert comes with a passion fruit cream and a portion of mango sorbet. Another Crave favorite is the Chocolate Neufville: a lava cake with espresso flavoring. However, if you have a preference for baked goods, there’s still a number of treats to choose from; such as Coconut Dream cupcakes, Double-Decker Strawberry Shortcake, and the Banana’s Foster. Continue Reading »
If there’s one area where Charlotte is thriving, it’s great coffee shops. Coffee-lovers can join the locals at the ultra-cozy Smelly Cat Coffee House in NoDa or bring their own high-speed Internet to the bustling Starbucks in the heart of Dilworth. Whether you want a coffee shop that offers the strongest beans in the city or just a cool atmosphere, there are great options across the city for everyone.For the flavor-obsessed: You can find the city’s most delicious flavored coffee at Dilworth Coffee – hands down. And our personal favorite is the Roasted Caramel Vanilla. With 11 locations throughout the Charlotte area, Dilworth Coffee delivers the feel of a neighborhood coffee shop, with the variety of beverages you’d expect at a national chain. They change their flavors every day and offer free refills on their smallest coffees after 5 p.m.Couple coffee-drinkers: Caribou Coffee on East Blvd. offers the perfect setting for a daytime date or late-night cup of coffee. The popular coffee shop boasts tons of outdoor seating and is within walking distance to some great restaurants. The Atlanta-based chain also offers some surprisingly strong blends at affordable prices. Continue Reading »