Our favorite ramen spot- this holds up against any truly great ramen spot. We definitely try to hit it every time we're in Charlotte. If you're uptown- this is RIGHT off the light rail!
There are locations all over Charlotte, but we love the Park Road location over by Hannah's high school and college. You can't go wrong with anything you order here, but we highly recommend you add a salted caramel brownie to anything you order!
If you're looking for a good brunch spot, we love this Plaza Midwood classic.
If you're looking for BBQ, we love Midwood Smokehouse. There are locations in both Plaza Midwood and Park Road area.
This local news site has a great guide to food and drink in the area. They've got lists for brunch spots, breweries (there are tons!), and anything else you're looking to do.