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Photos Of Mexican RestaurantsPhotos Of Chinese Restaurants
Photos Of Italian RestaurantsPhotos Of International Restaurants
Photos Of Pizza RestaurantsPhotos Of American Restaurants
Photos Of Chicken RestaurantsPhotos Of Fast Food Restaraunts
Photos Of Upscale RestaurantsPhotos Of Grills Wings And Ribs
Photos Of Home CookinPhotos Of Northlake Mall
Photos Of Charlotte Shopping CentersPhotos Of Deli And Subs
Photos Of Deserts And SnacksPhotos Of Family Fun
Photos Of Charlotte Events
Interior images of the upstairs seating area fMore interior upstairs of Zapatas mexican cant
Huge food at zapatas - get there soon for the View from the second floor from Zapatas in Uni
Burrito Relleno at Zapatas was good but not thGreat looking food with great presentation at
Chinese prepared at your tableGreat looking full bar and sushi preparation!
The Golden Taipei Chinese restaurant in the ShMy scallaps for lunch on the lunch menu under
Beef and broccoli on the lunch menu for $5.50
Amalfis has the look of a good local eatery, i
Charanda Mexican Grill & Cantina in Concord byMore images form inside Charanda Mexican Grill
A nice hot and authentic spicy burrito from ChEl Cancun is by route 77 in north Charlotte
Brixx Pizza in CharlotteMore great looking brick oven pizza
Brixx in Downtown CharlotteRed Robin is a nationwide franchise but its al
Red Robin main entranceEye candy and presentation is Red Robins niche
Grilled Chicken Alfredo SaladChili Chili Cheeseburger is a fork and knife'r
Dreaming of her own Chili Chili CheeseburgerTV's on ever aisle
Cheddars Casual Cafe is ok to look at but whenA shomars burger
Shomars best employee or so I hearHardees new monster burgers and tasty fries!
Chick-fil-A Davis Lake fo chicken and only chiOn the border in Concord
Insode Zebra in CharlotteMore interior of Zebra
Buffalo wild wings harris blvdWild Wings art from their site - a chicken win
Johnny Burrito bus from Charlotte restaurant JInterior of Johnny Burrito Charlotte downtown
Shanes Rib Shack welcome at the front doorFront service area at Shanes Rib Shack Charlot
Charlotte family owned local franchise establiNice spaced layout and not crowded at all
Nice pulled pork on texas Toast!Outdoor seating at Shanes
Hug ebaskets of Big Dad Pork SandwichesThe Texas Toast covered pork sandwiches are cr
Now on the Menu banana pudding, which was so fTons of sauces on tap, and a place to go for l
Shane himself is not in Charlotte, but friendlStep and and pick from tons of winners. All at
Finally I have some pictures that do justice tMoes in the Grande Promenade 2 Charlotte
Moes grill and they sported a nice 99 health rBurrito and quesadillas the burrito was the be
RoxyD gets down on some nacho chipsThe Ms has the quessadillas but was sorry she
Chomp that was spicy and huge.Moes was just plain cool, no other word fits.
The menu at Moes is much bigger than QdobaZaxbys near bloom off WT Harris in Charlotte
The store front at night for ZaxbysOk I paid my 5 bucks now where my 5 buck burge
Apparently the mushroom labor union is on striInside Ciro's is nice but far from stylish or
Music at your table is a nice touch for a dateMore inside of Ciro's shots
Thats whos playing those pipes at Ciro'sBirthday cake from one excellent bakery!
Smash cake for the kids to smash and wearMore from the buffet chinese food in Charlotte
Pre oven southern style ribsAfter the oven ready for the grill
Going on the fireJust getting warmed up
Sound of summer grillinArepes, something every gringo should learn mo
More of those arepes and the white boys who loCarne Mechada de Venezuela, thats good lovin!
steak plus chicken plus peppers equals fajitaschicken steak combo fajitas
Fajitas or burritos, not sure what to call it Wi Fi Enabled Northlake Mall central seating a
Facing west in the center of Northlake Mall ChFacing east in the center of Northlake Mall Ch
Facing north in the center of Northlake Mall tMore of the central wi fi enabled sitting and
Northlake mall food court east side restaurantNorthlake food court west side restaurants
New Firebirds Grill restaurant at the NorthlakHuge soft nerf style play area for the kids!
Tunnels tubes sound effect and cartoon charactA great place for the kids ad TV's nearby for
This place is so cool, free and safe for kids!babies love Northlake Park in Northlake Mall
Northlake Childrens Play AreaNothlake Mall Hours are open all day for the c
Firebirds Grill Northlake Mall CharlotteShoppes at Davis Lake on a rainy day
Outdoor seating at the Shoppes by DaVincis andOutdoor Seating for DaVincis Pizza Charlotte o
Carvel and Big Apple BagelAnchor store is a Lowes Food market with great
Starbucks coffe at Davis LakeChik Fil A at Davis Lake
Taco Bell at the Shoppes at Davis LakeDaVincis at Davis Lake from the front on a rai
Davincis Seating outdoors, best when its sunnyThe taste of Italy from the Chef of NY Style P
In the kitchen in DaVicis PizzaHot out the oven NY Style pizza
Fiesta MayaFiesta Maya off David Cox and WT Harris
Jasons Deli has the biggest baddest sandwichesSneak peak into Jason's Deli
Preparin huge sandwiches and a nice ruebenBig open and ideal for a professional's luncht
Lots of sandwiches and wraps and ok prices...oOutside of Concord Mall, largest attraction in
Jeepers, also there is a Dave and Busters for Main entrance at Concord Mall
Welcome to the largest attraction in North CarInside Concord Outlet Mall plenty to see
Food Court at Concord MallAMC 24 Theater At Concord is still my preferre
What would concord North Carolina be without aThe Pollo Fundido at Casa Macias was the only
My steak filled burrito at Casa Macias was decMy steak filled burrito at Casa Macias was dec
The Ms had steak grilled and served with flourCasa Macias 10009 Weddington Road Extension, C
Qdoba is comfortable and a franchise that doesQuesadillas always a solid choice and easier t
All of the Qdoba burritos come with the rice aFat burritos the size of a human head - A smal
Nice artwork ad comfortable enough for a businMore of that 3 Cheese chicken burrito I got
Qdoba has an ideal hang out location for UNCC Almost every meal starts with a salad - all me
Kinda felt like a warehouse, which is common fRight by UNCC the Carolina Wings is located pe
Another boring outside shot of Carolina WingsGreat to look at but hell to pay for
Pretty standar stuff for watching the game, ifThe usual suspects of spices for the ribs. Rea
Stubbs Moppin Sauce is the man on the stands, Stubbs is a product of Texas, an worth the ext
The full linep of what went into our rub. BrusSpare ribs to feed a critic. These have about
Wiped it down with a drop of olive oli to shinAftr ethe rub down, we give it a little warm u
Finish product ready for the oven, going for aStarting ingredients for the best stew ever ma
There is secret ingredient number one, the bacHere is our stage one stock for the best soup
In the pan it goes till the onions brown and bOnions are ready remove them and start the bee
Beef chunks dipped in flour and salt in the grOh yeah beef stew is halfway done!
Secret in gredient number two is an ice cold bTomatoes in the beer, use diced with basil and
MMMM I could almost stop and eat the beer-tomaIn goes the Stage 1 onions and stage 2 beef st
Add the beer and tomatoe mix and we are almostBeef ste is taking shape, just need the veggie
Sliced canned white potatos and baby bellas reIn the same greasy skillet with the bacon and
Once browned drain the shrooms and taters on aIn go the veggies with the mixture and cook fo
And bam, get your cracker and another beer the'Icehouse Beef Stew' Recipe is Complete
Nothing looks good and is easy to make like a Covered with Ham and parmesan and crushed garl
Unstuffed it cooks faster but I miss the stuffThe base ingredients with flavor in mind for o
The base ingredients with flavor in mind for oSimple diced carrots and white potatos
The base ingredients with flavor in mind for o4 Full chicken breasts diced to manly "chunk s
Instant no brainer bread crust ala bisquickOnce the chicken gets into the act it starts t
Press the thick filler into a glass pan.Pour the batter on top
Pour in the love - a manly food experienceThe money shot - man thats thick!
Man thats good, and maybe with leftover thanksUncle yammys is our favorite for ribs and chic
Stubbs Brand Hot Barbque sauce is good stuff wThis Lawrys steak and chop sauce is actually o
A couple also - ran non contenders, both sweetMs Dash sauces all had too much fruit flavor -
Chimichurri from argentinaChoktow was under the sauce sampling gun musta
Choctow Willys original hot - wow what a greatChoctow Willys Southern Gold Mustard flavor
World Harbors Maui Mountain Hot TeriyakiMoores Original Wing Sauce and Marinade
Grill Mates Hickory and Montreal Steak SauceOutside of Salsaritas on WT Harris
Great presentation on the quesadillasThe pork burrito i enjoyed very much
Combo anything and you get chips and a drinkMy daughter gets down on a chip
Cute little bar perfect for the walk in apartmVery well lit place and nice for the people li
I like the sunny feel here a great sunday afteOne more burrito money shot at Salsaritas
Cut off the top of the garlicPour some olive in in the cracks of the garlic
Ready to roast garlic till its pasteOut they come maybe a bit too long
When they come out they will squeeze like pastWhip it in with our favorite alfredo and peppe
Diane likes it, even with some kickShrimp and green onion and we have vampire kil
tasted great and better the next dayPasta shrimp and lots of garlic
Plaza by my house with China Bistro, close to China Bistro On WT Harris in A Plaza
Decent Chinese and free sweet teaCold Stone Creamery In Northlake Commons
Dozens of good ice cream choicesVery thick and dense ice cream for summer nigh
Owner of 3 coldstone locations very friendly tSoaked our pork the night before water salt pe
Poured in 1/4 cup of our spicy teriyaki from WIn go our southern style ribs - its all we had
Less than 2 years and already a chefGrill mates to add pepper and salt flavor
Hickory bacon to go with our hickory BBQ sauceIn goes the bacon just because its there
Our pork BBQ comes togetherBollitos to go with out pork hash
Butter salt and yumm its readyPork BBQ, Pork hash, Pork and bollitos de hari
The owner got this great shot of the over at THam sausage and mushrooms for the test pie
Menu at Tony's standard fare with some surprisThe little princess scans the Tonys menu
Tonys has the 80s classic black and red boothsThe have white pizza and green olives - nice
Tonys Pizza Money ShotLooks like Davincis
Close up good stuffRey's Potatoes and a Burger
Lean ground adobo and Spinich ready to goBacon and onions always helps
Assistant fires up the grill for the burgersPotatoes with the spinach added
Boom there it isReys Potatoes with spinach and bacon
Teriyaki Shrimp And Chicken At Ishi CharlotteHibachi Steak At Ishi Japanese Restaurant Char
Casual almost 70s and out of date plain look avery plain and no booths but good for a quick
Way in the back of the Home Depot Plaza its eaCounter At Five Guys in Concord
Stacks of fresh potatos and walls full of awar2 Regular fry orders filled an entire bag
Outside of the fry bag - Thats just 2 orders oRegular Cheeseburger at Five Guys
Five guys with everything on itTodays Potatos sign
Prep station at FIve Guys Concord NC100 Rating cant beat that
Lins Buffet Charlotte NC on Harris By rt 77Food on Lins Buffet Chinese Buffet Charlotte
My first plate from the huge buffetGreat looking and variety includes frog legs a
Chicken on the buffet at Lins Chinese foodSushi prep table at Lins Buffet sushi was free
Sushi selection from the sushi barMade to suit your tastes as you wait included
Took the time to make a flower for the customeSkeeball at Chuck E Cheese
Video games At Chuck E CheeseBig kids play area
Salad bar is not really important anywayChuck E Cheese food really isnt too bad either
Good stuff almost for freePizza At Chuck E Cheese
Air hockey for a quarter can pass the timePork mushroom and onions for stew
stew sized cuts from what was boneless pork chBreaded pork pieces and onions with spices
Coffee can filled with bisquik and spices to sShake the extra off with a strainer of siv if
Add 2-3 cups of water to the browned pork and Some nice crisp white kernel corn was a great
A nice money shot of halfway done productChef Mikey taste tests the mushroom before the
Finished White Trash Chowder a Charlotte CritiFilling for eggrolls - sausage and beef
Soy sauce oil and shaved garlic clovesGround beef and sausage to pot
Carrots and Cabbage for eggrollsIngredients ready to mix in recipe
Eggroll filling readyFill and roll them
Ready to hit the hot oilInto the hot oil fried eggrolls
Ready to come out of the oilEggrolls ready to eat with blue cheese, soy sa
Also Made Won TonsLos Amigos Invisibles in Charlotte NC
Jeff Katz WBT in South Charlotte Supporting CMJeff meets well wishers and police
Police arrived all day to thank and support JeWBT 1110 Charlotte supports the CMPD