2026 – Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte

Artisan’s Palate—a restaurant, craft cocktail/wine bar, and art gallery in NoDa—offers one of the largest selections of mocktails of all the spots on this list. Some of the options include the Negroni No No, an alcohol-free twist on a traditional Negroni; Orange You Glad It’s Spirit Free, featuring a rum alternative and non-alcoholic aperitif; Sober Sour, a spirit-less whiskey sour; and Tequila Mocking Bird, made with a tequila alternative, fresh grapefruit, and ginger (all pictured below).

2026 – 10 healthy meals at Charlotte-area restaurants, food halls to eat in ‘26

It’s a new year, and many of us are making a fresh start in Charlotte with resolutions targeted toward getting healthier, watching our finances or both.

2026 – Three women-led businesses team up for an epic pub crawl beer dinner

Get ready for a night of elevated pub fare and perfectly paired beers. Chef/Owner Christa Csoka of Artisan’s Palate, Head Brewer Rachael Hudson of Pilot Brewing Company, and President and Co-Founder Cherie Jzar of Deep Roots CPS Farm are joining forces for a special “Pub Crawl” Beer Dinner Wednesday, January 28th.

2026 – Experience Charlotte’s buzzing culinary scene in a deeper way with Savor Charlotte

March 25: Artisan’s Palate’s Women of Whiskey event with Great Wagon Road Distilling

2026 – Things to do March 16-20, 2026 in Charlotte

Wednesday: Dig in during Savor Charlotte with a five-course meal at Artisan’s Palate featuring Resident Culture and Pilot Brewing. | $95+ | 6:30pm | Details

2026 – Global flavors meet local brews

Savor Charlotte returns March 11–28, 2026, bringing a three-week celebration of the chefs, bakers, brewers, mixologists, and culinary creatives who shape the flavor of the Queen City. The festival features interactive classes, curated tastings, and exclusive menus across Charlotte.

2026 – The Best Restaurants In Charlotte

Start with the bacon-wrapped dates that are served in a butcher paper-lined wooden pig bowl and stuffed with marcona almonds, goat cheese, and rosemary honey. Then, go ahead and ride that pork-and-rosemary train until the last stop: The Paratrooper cocktail has housemade fig-infused bourbon with rosemary syrup, along with a smoking sprig of rosemary peeking out of your rocks glass. While you sip, snack away at the sausage board, with three varieties of links, marinated artichokes, and a warm baguette.

2026 – 5 best patios for happy hour in Charlotte

This woman-owned wine bar & restaurant opened during COVID, so I feel like it never quite got the shine it deserves. It’s cute for date night or a group get together.

2026 – The Artisan’s Palate Launches New Spring Menu Following Rough Winter

When I ask Christa Csoka what drove the creation of her new spring/summer menu at The Artisan’s Palate, she starts talking before pausing mid-sentence then breaking into laughter.

2025 – 50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte in 2025

Here are our picks for 50 best restaurants in Charlotte, organized by neighborhoods. All restaurants on this list must have been opened by November 1, 2024. Restaurants new to this list are indicated with an *asterisks.

2025 – Women of Whiskey Event at the Artisan’s Palate

2025 – Where to Find Must Try Margaritas in Charlotte

Try a kiwi, apricot, or candied ginger tequila cocktail at these spots

2025 – Raising a Glass to Closing the Gap

Back in February, Christa Csoka invited me to Women of Whiskey, a monthly dinner series she hosts at Artisan’s Palate, her restaurant, gallery, and wine bar in NoDa.

2025 – Art in Unexpected Places

All around Charlotte, there’s art just waiting to be discovered.

2025 – Putting positivity out into the world

What started as a way to keep Charlotte drag queens employed during the early stages of the pandemic has turned into a community fundraiser that’s collected more than $60,000 for local charities over the past two years.

2025 – Best of the Best: Charlotte Magazine

Best Chef – Christa Csoka
Best Small Plates
Best Craft Cocktails
Runner Up – Best Brunch

2025 – Charlotte loves new restaurants. How are older ones keeping your attention, too?

More than 100 restaurants have opened across Charlotte in 2025

2025 – Enjoy the QC Weather for Months at Over 80 Heated Patios in and Around Charlotte

Firepits, heaters, and blankets can all be found at The Artisan’s Palate garden oasis.

2025 – Bartenders Share the Strangest Drink Requests of Their Careers

Christa Csoka, executive chef and owner of The Artisan’s Palate in Charlotte, North Carolina, once had a guest ask for “a drink that Cruella de Vil would drink.” With over 30 years in the industry, she didn’t hesitate — and served it with the appropriate attitude. The result: A smoky, moody mix of mezcal, Ancho Reyes, lime juice, activated charcoal, Demerara, saline, and mole bitters (which they aptly titled “The Dog Catcher.

2025 – A Very Special Event for Charlotte Foodies

Listen up Charlotte foodies because Wednesday, November 5th is a special day for you. NoDa restaurant, Artisan’s Palate and beloved Orrman’s Cheese Shop are coming together to celebrate the life and legacy of a legendary French chef.

2025 – Food & Drink Readers’ Pick Winners: Best in the Nest 2025

• Best Brunch – Runner Up
• Best Lunch – Runner Up
• Best Patio Space – Winner
• Best Cocktail – Winner
• Best Non-Alcoholic Menu

2025 – Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend

Create cocktails in an interactive class with Bushmills Whiskey and small bites at Artisan’s Palate. | $75 | 3pm | Details

2025 – Tale of the plate: Christa Csoka’s shrimp and grits

At the Artisan’s Palate, near the corner of 36th Street and The Plaza, there’s a gallery with a rotating display of local art, a wall featuring domestic and international wines, and a hallway connecting the restaurant to a secret garden. This menagerie of concepts is what owner and executive chef Christa Csoka always wanted: a space where art and community come together, where she can tell meaningful stories about her life and her family, through food and drink.

2025 – This Batch Cocktail Mistake Ruins Drinks Every Time — Here’s the Expert-Approved Fix

Christa Csoka, Chef and Owner of bar and restaurant Artisan’s Palate in Charlotte, North Carolina, takes a different approach, but agrees that ice is critical. “We definitely agree about the ice. You add ice to a pitcher or carafe, and it will dilute the cocktail; therefore, when I batch at home, we keep the ice separate,” she explains. She recommends setting up an interactive cocktail station “with the batched cocktail in a pitcher and the ice in an ice bucket for your guests to make the cocktail themselves.

2025 – A NoDa restaurant is struggling, and fans are stepping in to help keep it open

Longtime customer April Crigger-Hudson has set up a GoFundMe to support The Artisan’s Palate, which has struggled with “rising costs and economic shifts, unexpected repairs and more.

2024 – Best in the Nest: Queen City Nerve

Best Brunch
Best Lunch
Best Place for a First Date
Runner Up – Best Farm to Table
Runner Up – Best Tapas & Shareables

2024 – Best of the Best: Charlotte Magazine

Best Chef – Christa Csoka
Best Small Plates
Best Craft Cocktails
Runner Up – Best Brunch

2024 – Wrapping Up Dry January with The Artisan’s Palate

2024 – Savor Charlotte – Spotlight Artisans Palate

2024 – Small Business Spotlight – The Artisan’s Palate

2024 – 50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte in 2024

Our annual checklist is here. Keep it on your fridge to see how many you can get through this year

2024 – Making an End of Summer Meal with the Artisan’s Palate

2024 – Warming up with a taste of Artisan’s Palate

Welcome Chef Christa! Chef‑owner Christa Csoka leads Artisan’s Palate, the beloved NoDa restaurant and art gallery that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner year‑round.

2022- Critics’ Picks: Best Restaurateur – Christa Csoka, The Artisan’s Palate

The best of Charlotte’s food and drink as chosen by Nerve critics

2021 – The Artisan’s Palate Is an Art Gallery Restaurant with a Femme-
Forward Focus

Christa Csoka sits at the end of an industrial chic, community-style bar table at The Artisan’s Palate dressed in a Blondie t-shirt, sipping her iced coffee as customers, artists and staff repeatedly call for her attention, not unlike a matriarch of a large, blended family. Patiently, happily, she listens to each question, each life update, each rave about her new dishes as though the person speaking is the only one in the room.

2021 – Where Chefs Eat: The Artisan’s Palate’s Christa Csoka

Folks in the restaurant industry know good food, so we want to know where they eat when they’re not cooking. In this series, we ask a local chef, bartender, restaurateur, or waiter to share their favorite restaurants in town and what they order there. This week, we interview Christa Csoka, chef and owner of The Artisan’s Palate in NoDa. With years of culinary experience, Csoka can never turn down a classic wine and cheese combination.

23 Great Date Night Restaurants

Each of these Charlotte date night spots will keep the food, drinks, and conversation flowing.

Voter’s Choice

Best in Charlotte:
-Best Chef – Christa Csoka
-Best Small Plates
-Best Craft Cocktails

19 Wine Bars and Tasting Rooms To Try in Charlotte

It isn’t good to keep things bottled up. Luckily, the city has a range of wine bars and tasting rooms where you can fill your glass—or empty a few bottles. Discover rare labels, award-winning vintages, regional varietals, and wines on tap. Savor your sips beside a koi pond, on a rooftop, or in a garden, and share some tapas or a charcuterie board with friends. Remember to always drink responsibly, and for the love of grapes, don’t spill it. 

Where to Eat in Noda

Short for “North Davidson,” NoDa was a textile mill village through most of the 20th century. Today, the mill buildings have been renovated into apartments, and you’ll find an array of art galleries, murals, music venues, and some of the city’s best breweries. Dining options include Southern, Cajun, Mexican, and pub grub. Wear comfortable shoes, park where you can, and see where the day (or night) takes you.

50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte in 2023

Eating out isn’t a choice you make casually these days. More than ever, it’s a luxury you save for special occasions. Depending on where you plan to dine, you’re going to reserve a table, book a babysitter, schedule a ride-share, and get dressed to go out. The experience—food, service, atmosphere—had better be worth the price tag.