
Interested in exploring the newest restaurant and retail additions to Charlotte? From an Asian eatery to a grocery store, read on for a list of the newest spots to arrive recently.
Open Rice Charlotte Asian Kitchen

A Ballantyne newcomer, Open Rice Charlotte Asian Kitchen is a Hong Kong-style cafe and Cantonese spot, offering ramen and more that's located at 9882 Rea Road, Suite F.
In addition to ramen, this spot's diverse menu offerings include Roasted Duck, Bubble Waffles and Hong Kong Harbor Soft Shell Crabs. Look for the Jumbo Shrimp Roll among the street-food options. Take a gander at the full menu here.
With four stars from 12 reviews on Yelp, the newcomer is receiving positive attention.
Yelper Sally G. wrote, "I had the Singapore noodles along with the shrimp and fried rice. Both dishes were delicious! The Singapore noodles were my favorite."
Food Lion

Stop by 13108 Eastfield Village SC and you'll find Food Lion, a new grocery store, bakery and deli.
Food Lion is a regional chain with several locations in the Charlotte area. It offers a bakery, deli, seafood section and more. Food Lion also features its own line of products throughout the store. Learn more about the selections here.
With 3.5 stars from three reviews, Food Lion has received a mixed response from patrons.
Yelper Mike L. wrote, "This is an awesome new store! It has great prices, great service and fresh food. I love the local products, too."
Nick & Mike Bar and Grill

Head over to 11524 N. Tryon St., Suite #7, and you'll find Nick & Mike Bar and Grill, a sports bar, offering salads, chicken wings and more.
To start, try Nick's Cajun Calamari for an appetizer. You'll find Mike's Cajun Shrimp Po Boy among the entrees. It comes with a spicy remoulade sauce and is accompanied by fries. There's also an array of burger options here. Take a peek at the full menu here.
With five stars from one review, it's still early days for the fresh arrival.
Yelper Emily W. wrote, "I stopped in before a concert and everything was fantastic. The bruschetta appetizer was among the best I've ever had. Also, the owners were very nice and involved."
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