Journey to the Land of the Panthers

neugey · 01-26-2012, 10:27 AM

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?

FinSaint · 01-26-2012, 11:37 AM

The Nascar HOF was a pretty cool place even though I don't care for the sport - luckily I caved in when a friend of mine insisted I went along with him - it's close to where the Panthers play.

No restaurant comes to mind which was above what you normally get from a standard restaurant.

Saint_LB · 01-26-2012, 11:39 AM

I have an account there and have been there several times over the last few months...and I haven't found anything to write home about. If you find out...let me know, because I will be going back.

Beastmode · 01-26-2012, 11:52 AM

There is a British pub/eatery I went to last time, very good food. Can't remember the name of it but should not be hard to find, when I did a search it was the only one to come up. Stay away from a Nascar theme restaurant, again I can't remember the name but it's probably the only one in town. The food was bad and the service was closely behind. There is also a transit system that's fairly new you can use. If you get some free time there is a free (use to be) university green house with tons of unique and interesting plants. I highly recommend it and it was open in the winter when I went.

Tobias-Reiper · 01-26-2012, 05:07 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?

IBM or Wachovia/Wells Fargo?

There isn't really much around there.. mostly generic stuff you see everywhere, other than The Flying Saucer. A whole lot of beers on tap, pretty decent finger food, and girls wearing plaid mini-skirts with knee-high socks, for feeling really, really old and pervy

There's also a Dave & Busters close by.

I'd point you to some BBQ joints, but BBQ in Charlotte blows

mighty12 · 01-27-2012, 06:30 AM

Charlotte is a very nice area despite its dirty football team. The cant miss spot IMHO is The Cowfish it merges a sushi joint and a burger bar. The BAr B Qushi is awesome, as well as the spicy tuna sandwich. I also recommend ending the meal with a spiked milkshake.

QBREES9 · 01-27-2012, 12:53 PM

Do like I do wear your Saints gear when ever you can. I go to the Outter Banks every year and do that. LOL Its fun you'll see.

Rugby Saint II · 01-27-2012, 01:35 PM

My twin lived in Charlotte when they started the team and has always been fond of them. I don't remember all the restaurants but we always enjoyed going out.(lots of women) The Panthers are in our division so I say screw 'em.

neugey · 01-27-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

but we always enjoyed going out.(lots of women) The Panthers are in our division so I say screw 'em.

the panthers or the women?

The Dude · 01-27-2012, 10:14 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.

01-26-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,687 Blog Entries: 13	Journey to the Land of the Panthers 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?

01-26-2012, 11:39 AM	#3
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	I have an account there and have been there several times over the last few months...and I haven't found anything to write home about. If you find out...let me know, because I will be going back.
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01-26-2012, 11:52 AM	#4
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	There is a British pub/eatery I went to last time, very good food. Can't remember the name of it but should not be hard to find, when I did a search it was the only one to come up. Stay away from a Nascar theme restaurant, again I can't remember the name but it's probably the only one in town. The food was bad and the service was closely behind. There is also a transit system that's fairly new you can use. If you get some free time there is a free (use to be) university green house with tons of unique and interesting plants. I highly recommend it and it was open in the winter when I went.
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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	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? IBM or Wachovia/Wells Fargo? There isn't really much around there.. mostly generic stuff you see everywhere, other than The Flying Saucer. A whole lot of beers on tap, pretty decent finger food, and girls wearing plaid mini-skirts with knee-high socks, for feeling really, really old and pervy There's also a Dave & Busters close by. I'd point you to some BBQ joints, but BBQ in Charlotte blows neugey likes this.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,687 Blog Entries: 13	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II but we always enjoyed going out.(lots of women) The Panthers are in our division so I say screw 'em. the panthers or the women?

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	The Nascar HOF was a pretty cool place even though I don't care for the sport - luckily I caved in when a friend of mine insisted I went along with him - it's close to where the Panthers play. No restaurant comes to mind which was above what you normally get from a standard restaurant.

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mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Charlotte is a very nice area despite its dirty football team. The cant miss spot IMHO is The Cowfish it merges a sushi joint and a burger bar. The BAr B Qushi is awesome, as well as the spicy tuna sandwich. I also recommend ending the meal with a spiked milkshake.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Do like I do wear your Saints gear when ever you can. I go to the Outter Banks every year and do that. LOL Its fun you'll see.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	My twin lived in Charlotte when they started the team and has always been fond of them. I don't remember all the restaurants but we always enjoyed going out.(lots of women) The Panthers are in our division so I say screw 'em.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	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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