Charlotte Happenings

APR 2017

Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.

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The Queen City is quickly making a name for itself on both the culinary and craft beer fronts. But with so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which local brew brings out the very best in your favorite bite. Our solution? Selflessly sipping and sampling our way around Charlotte's gastronomical scene to bring you this comprehensive list of some of the city's top plates and the perfect pours* to order alongside them. *Most establishments rotate their draft beer selections on a weekly basis, which may impact the availability of suggested pairings. Barbecue Regardless of where you stand on the great regional barbecue debate, if you're in Charlotte, you've likely developed a hankering for a hearty helping of it. And we insist that the craft draft you pick to accompany your 'cue is just as important as the sauce. With a tantalizing menu that seems to keep giving, it's a tall order to try just one item at City Smoke. Your best bet is to sample multiple options by ordering the combo, which includes savory brisket, pulled pork and two varieties of ribs: Kansas City and Texas-style. It's enough to make you drool, and you'll need a lighter style beer to pair with such a big plate. Go with The Unknown Brewing Co.'s Pre-Game session ale. With an impressive combination of hops and malt coming through on the flavor, it's not overbearing, allowing it to mellow out a plate that packs such brawn. The go-to dish at Queen City Q is the most obvious one when it comes to barbecue: the hand-pulled pork platter. The pork is smoked for hours before it lands on your dish. Sweet notes and a tender consistency make the pulled pork platter a no-brainer match for NoDa Brewing Company's Coco Loco—a porter that, with a harmony of chocolate and coconut flavors, features a sweetness of its own. Fans of Midwood Smokehouse rave about the burnt ends plate, and their reasoning is sound. Immaculately cubed and crisped brisket is tossed in Midwood's bold homemade sauce, which makes for a mouthwatering result. To complement the burnt ends' incredible smoky flavor, wash them down with Triple C Brewing Co.'s Cajun Stout, which is brewed with cayenne peppers and balances a warm taste (thanks to the roasted malt) and smooth texture with unbeatable precision. Midwood Smokehouse 58 APRIL 2017

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