Here are a few new shopping, dining and entertainment spots on our radar in Charlotte.
retail
Spanish luxury fashion retailer Balenciaga opened its first North Carolina location at SouthPark Mall. The 3,961-square-foot store was designed with a “raw” stripped-down aesthetic incorporating materials such as smoked glass, raw concrete and steel. Balenciaga sells men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry and accessories.
eat + drink
Cheat’s Cheesesteaks opened its second location in South End at 2137 Hawkins St. Platform Sports Bar debuted in LoSo, boasting the area’s largest rooftop, multiple large-screen TVs and more than 11,000 square feet of space for more than 350 guests. Oshen opened at Colony Place, serving sushi, crudo, hibachi dishes and more. Village Tavern closed its SouthPark location after 35 years.
drive time
Driving enthusiasts, take note: Ten Tenths Motor Club is expected to debut in April adjacent to Charlotte Motor Speedway. A joint venture between Speedway Motorsports and Rick Hendrick, the club will feature a lighted road course, off-road driving trails, clubhouse, event venue, cigar lounge, bourbon bar and more. “Our vision for Ten Tenths is to create an experiential destination that can be enjoyed by everyone from professional race car drivers to high-performance driving enthusiasts and car collectors,” said Marcus Smith, president and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, in a news release.
