Time to catch up: Here are a few new items on the shopping and dining scene in Charlotte this summer.
by SouthPark Magazine staff
eat + drink
Leluia Hall is now open in Dilworth, in the 1915 former church that previously housed Bonterra. On the “steak and surf” menu: lobster Thermidor, salt- and sugar-cured steaks, tiny tacos and sea bass ceviche.
Leluia Hall photographs (featured and above) by Allie Papajohn and Shrimp and Grisettes
Vaulted Oak Brewing in MoRA celebrates four years this month. Look for special events the first week of June, including live music and food trucks throughout the weekend.
Piedmont Town Center is also celebrating a birthday — cheers to 20 years! The urban hub in SouthPark is known for its collection of restaurants and spa services, as well as office and residential spaces. Look for anniversary events announced via social media throughout 2025, including giveaways, special menu features and more.
Moo & Brew founder Zach Current and Crissy Oliver will open Painted Rooster in the former Zada Jane’s spot in Plaza Midwood on Central Avenue. Expect wings, tenders, mac-and-cheese, salads and a dog-friendly patio. An opening date will be announced soon.
Copain Bakery & Brasserie will open in late 2025 at the Bowl at Ballantyne. Along with artisan breads and pastries, the brasserie will serve salads and sandwiches for lunch and classic French dishes like coq a vin and dry-aged steaks at dinner.
Drink pink
Pink drinks at Rosemont
Pink drinks at The Crunkleton
Photographs courtesy Madelyn’s fund
Throughout June, more than two dozen restaurants across Charlotte will offer pink cocktails, frose, lemonade and more, with proceeds benefiting Madelyn’s Fund. The nonprofit started by Rachel and Andy Lee supports NICU families facing unexpected costs. For a list of participating restaurants, visit @madelynsfund
Boiled over
Greg and Sarah Zanitsch, owners of The Fig Tree restaurant in Elizabeth, discovered Topsail Steamer while on vacation at the beach. “We drove by, and [Greg] said, ‘That sounds good. Let’s do that for dinner.’ And so we did … and we were like, This is too easy.” The 8-year-old business started in Surf City and sells ready-to-cook seafood meals in reusable steam pots. Last summer, the Zanitsches opened the first Topsail Steamer franchise location at ParkTowne Village. Shrimp, clams and oysters come from the Carolina coast, Greg says. Andouille sausage and kielbasa are from Chicago, lobster tails are from Maine, and snow crabs are from Alaska. Prices start at $49 for the Queen Charlotte Bay Bucket (serves 1-2), with peel-and-eat shrimp, snow crabs, andouille, red bliss potatoes, corn and onions. Topsail Steamer is located at 1600 Woodlawn Rd.
shop
LAKE pajamas will open this summer at Specialty Shops SouthPark. LAKE is known for its signature pima cotton sleepwear and loungewear for men, women and children.
Voyage opens this month at Camp North End. Founded by Charlotte’s Ophelia Allman, the shop will sell women’s clothing, accessories and travel items and host workshops from packing tutorials to vacation planning.
Warby Parker opened its third Charlotte store at Waverly.
Reformation will open at SouthPark Mall this fall.
