🍂 Charlotte Plog | Not Totally a Food Desert!

Hit my 2nd month in Charlotte—time flies! 📆 Besides hiking Crowders Mountain for that classic NC mountain-and-trees vibe ⛰️ (weekend hikes hit different!), I’ve found some solid eats. Here’s the scoop: 🥗 44 Mills Kitchen Tap Western spot with chef’s kiss dishes! Strawberry & Burrata: Fresh, sweet strawberries + creamy burrata 🧀—so simple, so delicious. Steak Pappardelle Pasta: Tender steak, earthy mushrooms, and tangy sour cream sauce 🍝—surprisingly light, not heavy at all! 🥢 Great Wall Right next to Super G Mart Pineville (bonus: the boba shop next door is good too! 🥤). Pig Trotter Rice: Braised trotters with savory sauce—comfort food at its finest 🐷. Hong Kong-style Beef Brisket Rice: My pick! Tender brisket in rich broth 🍲. 🥘 Bulla Gastrobar Spanish spot near SouthPark—paella’s a winner! Seafood Paella: Huge portion, loaded with shrimp 🦐—flavorful saffron rice. Brisket Montaditos: Tiny sandwiches with tender brisket—addictive! P.S. Still think Miro Spanish Grille is better overall, but this is a solid backup. 🍜 Ray Lay Thai South Blvd Thai fix—hit or miss. Thai Iced Tea: Chef’s kiss—creamy, sweet, perfect balance 🥤. Pad Thai: Not authentic—tastes like sweet chili sauce stir-fry 😅. Go if you’re craving Thai, but manage expectations. 🍗 Malaya Kitchen Obsessed with their Hainanese Chicken Rice! Hainanese Chicken Rice: Massive portion, tender chicken, fragrant rice 🍚—best in CLT! Classic Fried Noodles & Calamari: Solid sides, nothing fancy but good. 🧇 Ruby Sunshine Brunch with unique bread! Benedicts: Tried two flavors—decent, but the bread steals the show 🥯. P.S. Snooze AM Eatery is still my brunch top pick! #CharlotteNC #NorthCarolina #FoodieDiary #WeekendVibes #HikingAdventures #CharlotteEats #SistersTrip