The Official Charlotte, NC Discussion Thread

[CarmelBarbie]

I live in highland creek and work in steel creek. I’ve never had those problems. When I go downtown I usually already have my car filled up though.

 

[BornStar]

That’s definitely a prime area for shopping and shyt. I think they want to put apartments there or a school or something

Lowkey That was supposed to be 'our' shyt.
Someone should have jumped on that opportunity. Black real estate moguls could have been BANKING off of that area. shyt a rapper or a Athelete could have as well. You telling me Steve Smith , Cam Newton, Kemba Walker , Jordan and some of the other Panthers/Hornets players couldn't have put there resources together to purchase that real estate to basically renew the shopping center then have the income trickle down to the community?


The malls infrastructure was already built. The stores in the mall was already there. All was needed was some renovation....that's it

East Way , Sharon Amity, Albarmare Rd, some of Central and Shamrock would have been popping with All of that revenue. I know you see some people hustling selling furniture in that area by the corner. All of that flourishing just been flushed down the toilet. This whole shyt is disgraceful

 

[Tribal Outkast]

Lowkey That was supposed to be 'our' shyt.
Someone should have jumped on that opportunity. Black real estate moguls could have been BANKING off of that area. shyt a rapper or a Athelete could have as well. You telling me Steve Smith , Cam Newton, Kemba Walker , Jordan and some of the other Panthers/Hornets players couldn't have put there resources together to purchase that real estate to basically renew the shopping center then have the income trickle down to the community?


The malls infrastructure was already built. The stores in the mall was already there. All was needed was some renovation....that's it

East Way , Sharon Amity, Albarmare Rd, some of Central and Shamrock would have been popping with All of that revenue. I know you see some people hustling selling furniture in that area by the corner. All of that flourishing just been flushed down the toilet. This whole shyt is disgraceful

Yeah man it’s crazy smh. The city keeps coming up with these different proposals but won’t get moving on something. I wish some of the athletes would come together to do something because obviously the city don’t care that much about the area. I’ve heard so many possible things going out there... a school, apartments, a soccer complex, etc. something needs to go out there to give a nice shot in the arm for East Charlotte

 

[Bryan Danielson]

I’ve never had this happen to me at all since I’ve been here. what part of Charlotte do you stay in?

I stay in University City repping that QC-UC


But this has happened to me at the gas station on Graham, Uptown, a few of them on Statesville near between Mr Charles Chicken & Fish up to Sunset, and like 2 other places.

That shyt makes me so mad cuz you feel exposed. That’s why for years when I pull up I’m surveying the area

Cuz you never know if it’s a bum or a legit car jacket like what happened a few years back to some girl

Martha

 

[BeeCityRoller]

Everytime I pass by Dalton Food Mart and that Exxon on N Tryon I see the same people posted up so much, you would think they're club security

They're going to give all those homeless people their eviction notice soon. Inner North Tryon, Graham St, and Statesville Ave all going the way of the NODA area

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

I've only been asked for money once in Charlotte by a dude in front of Vapiano who made up a story about needing money to call his daughter who was having surgery or some shyt

I don't think Eastland Mall is going to have any development until the area starts getting gentrified

 

[Bryan Danielson]

Outchea on these Uptown Skreets

Trade & Tryon and the Jesus Saves breh is posted up in the area infront of Essex

I have good news for you brehs

Martha

 

[Tribal Outkast]

Outchea on these Uptown Skreets

Trade & Tryon and the Jesus Saves breh is posted up in the area infront of Essex

I have good news for you brehs

Martha

Do you think that’s his job? I be wondering if he has a job or if he’s getting paid to do that

 

[Bryan Danielson]

Do you think that’s his job? I be wondering if he has a job or if he’s getting paid to do that

Living in Christ and being that devout as a Christian isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle



But Na....

I don’t think he has a job

Martha

 

[Tribal Outkast]

Living in Christ and being that devout as a Christian isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle



But Na....

I don’t think he has a job

Martha

Man he’s there no matter what time you go to uptown He has to be doing something to earn money lol. He is truly dedicated!

 

[Bryan Danielson]

Man he’s there no matter what time you go to uptown He has to be doing something to earn money lol. He is truly dedicated!

I don’t know what’s funnier, him on his bike or him in his van putting Gods work in

Martha

 

[Pressure]

That PF by central is still there. Eastland is basically a wasteland now. How do you have an slot of prime real estate ready for a whole mall and leave that shyt empty for 10 years? One of these lottery winners should renovate that area with new urban stores , arbitrage spots and local black kiosks. What the hell are y'all doing 10 years smh..

Eastland mall wasn't a part of the gentrification plans. So it had to go. It had the wrong racial makeup once the mexicans pulled up.

 

[Pressure]

Everytime I pass by Dalton Food Mart and that Exxon on N Tryon I see the same people posted up so much, you would think they're club security

They're going to give all those homeless people their eviction notice soon. Inner North Tryon, Graham St, and Statesville Ave all going the way of the NODA area

Derita is always going to be derita

They're not getting it back.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

Derita is always going to be derita

They're not getting it back.

Off Derita, after 7pm everything shuts down and it’s black as hell.

Don’t go to that Wells Fargo alone after dark

Martha

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

31 black-owned shops, restaurants and studios 20 minutes from Uptown - CharlotteFive


31 black-owned shops, restaurants and studios 20 minutes from Uptown
By
Beth Castle
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March 19, 2019

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Photo by Alex Cason Photography
Curio Craft and Conjure co-owner Gina Spriggs

Nationally, black-owned businesses average $58,000 a year, compared with $546,000 earned by white-owned businesses, according to a 2017 report by Prosperity Now. A 2018 survey showed that even while their businesses were profitable, challenges remain related to the operation of black-owned businesses. In Forbes’ annual list of worldwide billionaires published earlier this month, just four out of 607 Americans were black.

Yet, on a local level, the directory for the Charlotte Black Chamber of Commerce receives about 15,000 page views a day, which is how Shanté Williams, chairperson of the CBCC board of directors, knows the Queen City wants to engage with black-owned businesses. “The first thing we’re always trying to tackle is awareness,” she said. “Where can we create a repository so people can find them easily?”

To help facilitate that much-needed awareness, CharlotteFive pulled together a list of restaurants, bars and shops owned by members of Charlotte’s black community. Of the estimated 13,000 businesses in this city, we highlight 31 brick-and-mortar locations within 20 minutes of Uptown.

Beyond what’s here, Williams said one of the best ways to seek out more of Charlotte’s black-owned businesses is by going to events. “Show up to networking events planned outside your own network,” Williams said. “One of the things we’re trying to be cognizant of is trying not to host exclusively ‘black business’ events. There are so many chambers in the city — the Latino Chamber, Black Chamber, Asian-American Chamber. We should work with all of them.”

[Related: How Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce is a resource for small businesses]

(1) 7th Restaurant & Lounge
What: Seafood restaurant/cocktail bar
Where: 321 North Caldwell Street, Suite 100
Neighborhood: Uptown

(2) Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe
What: Caribbean restaurant
Where: 2001 E. Seventh Street
Neighborhood: Elizabeth

(3) Curio, Craft & Conjure

Photo by Alex Cason Photography
Curio Craft and Conjure co-owners Gianna Spriggs-Macdonald and Gina Spriggs
What: Metaphysical supply shop
Where: 3204-C N. Davidson Street
Neighborhood: NoDa

[Related: NoDa’s newest retailer offers energy healing, tarot card readings—and magick]

(4) The Doghouse Bar and Grille
What: Southern/seafood/pub fare
Where: 7200 Albemarle Road
Neighborhood: East Charlotte

(5) The Factory Cafe Charlotte

Courtesy of Factory Cafe
What: Breakfast/lunch Cafe
Where: 1000 North Carolina Music Factory Boulevard
Neighborhood: Uptown

(6) Freshwaters
What: Southern restaurant
Where: 516 North Graham St
Neighborhood: Uptown

(7) House of Africa
What: Decor and gifts
Where: 1215 Thomas Avenue
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

(8) The House of LeMond
What: Men’s fashion
Where: 116 W. Fourth Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

(9) It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Corn
Photo via It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Corn
Cookies N Cream Kettle Corn
What: Popcorn vendor
Where: 224 E. Seventh Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

(10) Kimberly’s Boutique

Courtesy of Kimberly’s Boutique
Kimberly Guinn
What: Women’s fashion
Where: 115 East Park Avenue
Neighborhood: Dilworth

(11) LaWan’s Soul Food
What: Soul food restaurant
Where: 520 South Tryon Street
Neighborhood: Yorkwood

(12) Loft & Cellar
What: Craft cuisine/cocktails
Where: 305 West Fourth Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

[Related: Loft & Cellar, a 3-level restaurant and bar, is open Uptown]

(13) Mama’s Caribbean Bar & Grill
What: Caribbean restaurant
Where: 504 Central Avenue
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

(14) Max & Lola Bodega

Courtesy of Max & Lola Bodega
What: Bodega
Where: 1501 South Mint Street
Neighborhood: Gold District

[Related: Max & Lola Bodega selling CBD alongside its classic cocktails]

(15) Mert’s Heart & Soul
What: Soul food/Southern restaurant
Where: 214 North College Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

(16) Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast

Courtesy of Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast
What: Themed bed & breakfast
Where: 334 North Sharon Amity Road
Neighborhood: Sherwood Forest/Cotswold

(17) Oasis Day Spa
What: Spa
Where: 2036 East 7th Street
Neighborhood: Elizabeth

(18) Pure Body Salon & Spa
What: Spa
Where: 415 Tuckaseegee Road
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights/Enderly Park

(19) Red@28th
What: Cocktail/hookah bar
Where: 9539 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 203
Neighborhood: University City

(20) Soul Central
What: Southern comfort food restaurant
Where: 2903 Central Avenue
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

(21) Soul Liberation Yoga and Wellness
What: Yoga studio
Where: 4822 Albemarle Road, Suite 305
Neighborhood: Oakhurst

(22) Sports One Charlotte

Courtesy of Sports One Charlotte
What: American restaurant/pub fare
Where: 521 North College Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

(23) Sydney’s Martini and Wine Bar
What: Cocktail bar/live music
Where: 401 North Tryon Street, Suite 104
Neighborhood: Uptown

(24) Three Spirits Brewery
What: Brewery
Where: 5046 Old Pineville Road
Neighborhood: Lower South End

(25) Tropical Goodies
What: Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant
Where: 2316 Lasalle Street
Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights

(26) TUFT

Courtesy of TUFT
What: Boutique furniture
Where: 1222 Central Avenue
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

(27) Queen Sheba Restaurant
What: Ethiopian restaurant
Where: 4804 Central Avenue
Neighborhood: Winterfield/East Charlotte

(28) Urban Cardio Dance

Courtesy of Urban Cardio Dance
Corey C’Yo Brown
What: Dance fitness
Where: Locations vary
Neighborhood: Varies

(29) Velocity Sneaker Boutique
What: Shoe boutique
Where: 8925 J.M. Keynes Drive #3
Neighborhood: University City

(30) William Wilson Clothing

Courtesy of William Wilson
William Wilson
What: Custom men’s clothier
Where: 1201 South Graham Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

[Related: 7 (male!) fashion influencers in Charlotte to follow on Instagram]

(31) The Yolk
Courtesy of Peter Taylor
What: Breakfast restaurant
Where: 224 East 7th Street
Neighborhood: Uptown

[Related: It’s The Yolk Uptown by day, but what’s on the menu at night?]