A taste of the South

For a romantic vacation, you don't only need a cozy hotel, a beautiful place, and even Buy Viagra if your love making needs a jump start. However, what ties all the memories together once you're gone, is the food you had.

In Charlotte, or the Queen City, as it is also known, there are many romantic restaurants. But, what could be more romantic than visiting one that specializes in southern style cooking. I'm talking about Mert's Heart and Soul Restaurant in uptown Charlotte.

For absolutely delicious and romantic taste of the South in the Queen City, and I'm talking about good ol' home cooking like Granny used to make, you have to visit Mert's Heart and Soul Restaurant; the perfect place for getting shrimp, fried chicken and grits.

At Mert's, you can enjoy a large variety of southern style dishes that will make you mind reel and your senses explode, y'all.

James and Renee Bazzelle opened this fantastic restaurant back in 1998, and have been getting fabulous reviews ever since. Its excellent southern menu is filled with deep southern favorites like shrimp and grits. Moreover, at Mert's, you can enjoy absolutely fresh and deliciously prepared seafood. Fried Catfish is the specialty of the house, and the grilled soft-shell crab sandwich is also fantastic.

Mert's Heart and Soul is located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte and it happens to be one of the most popular restaurants in Charlotte. At Mert's, you can enjoy from the award-winning macaroni and cheese to some of the best buttery cornbreads, and shrimp & grits in town. They also feature southern, Low Country, and Gullah-inspired dishes of unforgettable "home cooked" taste. If you visit Charlotte, you must stop by Mert's Heart and Soul, the flavor of the Queen City.

Merts Heart and Soul is located at 214 N. College St. Charlotte, NC . You may call to reserve by dialing 704-342-4222.