Journey to the Land of the Panthers

neugey · 01-26-2012, 09:27 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, 10:37 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, 10:39 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, 10:52 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.

The Dude · 01-27-2012, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

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.

Sir Edmund Haleys. It is closed.
There is another one on Providence/Queens road headed uptown that is pretty fun.

Tobias-Reiper · 01-26-2012, 04:07 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, 05:30 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, 11:53 AM

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, 12:35 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, 08:38 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?

01-26-2012, 09:27 AM	#1
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,820 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, 10:39 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, 10:52 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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01-27-2012, 09:16 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Originally Posted by Beastmode 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. Sir Edmund Haleys. It is closed. There is another one on Providence/Queens road headed uptown that is pretty fun.
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01-26-2012, 04:07 PM	#6
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.

01-26-2012, 10:37 AM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	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.

01-27-2012, 05:30 AM	#7
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.

01-27-2012, 11:53 AM	#8
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	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.

01-27-2012, 12:35 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	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.

01-27-2012, 08:38 PM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,820 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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