Journey to the Land of the Panthers

The Dude · 01-27-2012, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Hi all. I'm taking a M-F business trip to Charlotte next week and staying in the northeast part of Charlotte, close to UNC-Charlotte.

Will be sure to pack some Saints gear for the evenings . Do you know of any restaurants or attractions in Charlotte than cannot be missed?

There is plenty to do in the area where you are, but its mostly college stuff. IF you get a chance go to the Plaza Midwood area and check out The Penguin and have a few microbrew beers at the Common Market. I lived there a while back, and thats where I lived. I loved the area.

Saint_LB · 01-28-2012, 08:36 AM

So...as you can see...Charlotte is the hot spot of the south...

The Dude · 01-28-2012, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

So...as you can see...Charlotte is the hot spot of the south...

I have to admit it is a beautiful city and very very clean. Its also an hour away from the mountains and the beach so there are plenty of day trips to take. One negative is that it has grown so fast that the culture and not kept up with its growth. I lived there 3 years before I met anyone that was actually from Charlotte. Lots of New Yorkers and NE folks, but nice none the less. Nowhere near the diversity we have here, but it is pretty cutting age and we could stand a lot to learn from the way the city operates without destroying our diversity and culture. I really really enjoyed my time there and would go back if it wasn't for the fact the food kinda sucks and its not surrounded by water. LOL even at Panthers games there are more visiting teams fans than charlotte fans. Most of the tickets are bought up by corporations like Wichovia and BOA and they give them away to clients and prospective companies that may want to move to the area.And no, I am in no way saying it is better than Nola or that I like it more than Nola.

neugey · 02-09-2012, 12:39 PM

An epilogue to my adventures in Charlotte. Was pretty busy with business so I wasn't able to venture out to downtown or the other restaurants cited

. A few places I would highlight though ...

- Taco Mac - crap-tons of TV's, good wings, beer selection and good Mexican entrees to boot. To me that combination makes for an epic sports bar. In this location they have a lot of glass dividers so you can see many many TV's from virtually any spot in the bar. This is a chain and they have a ton of them around Atlanta too. Perhaps some of you guys have been to this franchise before and already have opinions.

- Boardwalk Billys - food was pretty good, but the unique atmosphere and drinks are what makes this place. Waitresses were friendly and attractive. They have patio seating overlooking the lake and it's just a beautiful looking area with the other businesses and shops nearby. I imagine it is a real spot in the summer for those who like nightlife.

01-27-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,063	Originally Posted by neugey Hi all. I'm taking a M-F business trip to Charlotte next week and staying in the northeast part of Charlotte, close to UNC-Charlotte. Will be sure to pack some Saints gear for the evenings . Do you know of any restaurants or attractions in Charlotte than cannot be missed? There is plenty to do in the area where you are, but its mostly college stuff. IF you get a chance go to the Plaza Midwood area and check out The Penguin and have a few microbrew beers at the Common Market. I lived there a while back, and thats where I lived. I loved the area.
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Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	So...as you can see...Charlotte is the hot spot of the south...
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01-28-2012, 01:54 PM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,063	Originally Posted by Saint_LB So...as you can see...Charlotte is the hot spot of the south... I have to admit it is a beautiful city and very very clean. Its also an hour away from the mountains and the beach so there are plenty of day trips to take. One negative is that it has grown so fast that the culture and not kept up with its growth. I lived there 3 years before I met anyone that was actually from Charlotte. Lots of New Yorkers and NE folks, but nice none the less. Nowhere near the diversity we have here, but it is pretty cutting age and we could stand a lot to learn from the way the city operates without destroying our diversity and culture. I really really enjoyed my time there and would go back if it wasn't for the fact the food kinda sucks and its not surrounded by water. LOL even at Panthers games there are more visiting teams fans than charlotte fans. Most of the tickets are bought up by corporations like Wichovia and BOA and they give them away to clients and prospective companies that may want to move to the area.And no, I am in no way saying it is better than Nola or that I like it more than Nola.
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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,876 Blog Entries: 13	An epilogue to my adventures in Charlotte. Was pretty busy with business so I wasn't able to venture out to downtown or the other restaurants cited . A few places I would highlight though ... - Taco Mac - crap-tons of TV's, good wings, beer selection and good Mexican entrees to boot. To me that combination makes for an epic sports bar. In this location they have a lot of glass dividers so you can see many many TV's from virtually any spot in the bar. This is a chain and they have a ton of them around Atlanta too. Perhaps some of you guys have been to this franchise before and already have opinions. - Boardwalk Billys - food was pretty good, but the unique atmosphere and drinks are what makes this place. Waitresses were friendly and attractive. They have patio seating overlooking the lake and it's just a beautiful looking area with the other businesses and shops nearby. I imagine it is a real spot in the summer for those who like nightlife.