Want to discover the freshest new spots in Concord? From a wine store to a custard shop, read on for a list of the newest spots to land near you.
Total Wine & More
8054 Concord Mills Blvd.
Total Wine & More is a spot to score wine and more. The retail chain has several locations across the country.
In addition to wine, the spot sells a wide selection of beer and spirits, both local and international. You can also pick up cigars from the humidor section, plus cheeses and meats.
It has a four-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, indicating positive feedback from clientele.
Rusty J., who was among the first to review it on Dec. 11, said, "There's also much more to the store besides wine. I bought some salsa. They had a large selection of different cheeses. They had cigars. They had beers and ales. ... This store is clean. It is large. Most of all it is cool and stocked with neat stuff."
Danielle W. noted, "At this location they have a better area for wine tasting and even wine classes! The cigars have their own area.""
The new store is open from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)
The Peppers
8524 Pit Stop Court NW, Suite #8219
The Peppers is a new bar and pan Asian spot.
The Peppers offers an extensive menu featuring meals from various regions of Southeast Asia. Look for Chicken Szechuan and Manchurian Chicken on the menu. There are also many vegetarian options to choose from.
With three stars out of nine reviews on Yelp, the new arrival is still trying to find its footing.
Sharise L., who reviewed it on Oct. 25, said, "We were very pleased with the taste of the food as well as the service. Very friendly staff who did a great job catering to us and explaining the dishes."
Akshatha P., however, noted, "Terrible service and pricey! Waitresses are weird. For the price they charge, not worth [it]."
The Peppers is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m on weekdays and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on weekends.
Abbott's Frozen Custard
10070 Edison Square Drive NW, Suite #E100
Abbott's Frozen Custard is a new spot to score frozen custard treats and more.
Abbott's is a national chain with several locations across the country. Take a look at the full menu of offerings here. In addition to custard and ice cream, the spot also serves up milkshakes and floats.
With four stars out of five reviews on Yelp so far, the new arrival is receiving positive attention.
Maddie M., who was the first to review it on Sept. 28, said, "They have a variety of desserts, but I got to try the black raspberry and chocolate almond. The black raspberry definitely won! It was so good, I could eat a whole pint! I'm really glad they opened here. This area was lacking a good dessert place."
Jennifer C. noted, "Excellent custard! There is not a huge menu of options. It's pretty simple and straightforward."
Drop in and try it out: Abbott's is open from noon–9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon–8 p.m. on Sunday.
