Charlotte/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 18, 2019
Check out the newest businesses to open in CharlotteCilantro Noodle | Photo: Julianne C./Yelp

Ready to find out about the newest businesses to open in Charlotte? From a Vietnamese restaurant to a pour-your-own beer and wine establishment, read on for a rundown of the newest destinations to debut recently.

Cilantro Noodle

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A newcomer to Commonwealth, Cilantro Noodle is a Vietnamese spot that's located at 2001 Commonwealth Ave.

At Cilantro Noodle, create your own rice or spring rolls, including picking the fillings and toppings. Look for shrimp, pho, pork and short rib-style rolls on the menu.

With a four-star Yelp rating out of 11 reviews, Cilantro Noodle is off to a positive start with locals.  

Stop in and try out the new neighborhood joint from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)

Taproom Social

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Stop by 430 W. Fourth St. in Downtown Charlotte and you'll find Taproom Social, a new beer bar.

The Taproom Social features more than three dozen different self-serve taps for local craft beers and wine. The food menu includes traditional bar appetizers such as nachos, as well as salads, paninis, flatbreads and charcuterie boards. Plus, you won't miss any of the local or national sports action on its 11 TVs.

With a 4.5-star rating out of 10 reviews on Yelp so far, the new beer bar has been warmly received by patrons.

Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Taproom Social is open from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 p.m.–midnight on Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.–midnight on Saturday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a spot to score fast food and chicken wings, that recently opened its doors at 1729 Sardis Road in East Forest.

On the menu, the Southern comfort food national chain serves fried chicken, fish and shrimp, along with sides like mashed potatoes, green beans and biscuits. 

With three stars on Yelp out of three reviews, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is still finding its footing.  


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