The Future Bostwicks
Things To Do
Where to get Breakfast/Brunch?
- Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen *Mountain Morning Bowl paired with one of their signature mocktails* - LeRoy Fox *Loaded Hashbrowns & Cheesy Grits* - Salted Melon Market & Eatery *That's How I Bowl add Chorizo Sausage* - Lottie's Cafe *The Airplane Latte and bakery items*
Where to get Lunch?
- Optimist Hall or 7th Street Market *Has all the food options you could imagine* But we recommend any pasta dish from Eso's at Optimist Hall and Geno D's Hot Honey Pizza from 7th Street Market* - Rhino Market *Easy Grab & Go Bodega sandwiches* - Flower Child * Any of their salads & bowls * - Hawkers * Pad Thai & Korean Fried Wings* - Conado Tacos *Get the dip trio to start*
Where to get dinner?
- Barcelona Wine Bar and Tapas *Meatballs, Patatas Gravas, Eggplant Caponata, Haricot Verts, & Spicy Shrimp* - Sixty Vines *Creste Di Gallo (Sub Shrimp instead of Chicken) and Brussel Sprouts as the appetizer* - Trolley Barn Fermentory * Duck Fried Rice, Smoked Brisket Tacos, & Smoked Brisket Burger* - Muraya *Split the Paisa Bowl* - Mariposa *Split the Braised Pork* (We had our celebratory engagement dinner here!)
Things To Do:
Cheer on the Charlotte Knights at Truist Field, Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center, or Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium Explore, zipline, and raft at the National White Water Center Hike Crowders Mountain Explore Vernot Vineyards Walk Lake Latta Nature Preserve (Rory proposed here!) Play arcade and yard games at Pins Mechanical Co in Southend Create a candle keepsake at Paddywax Candle Bar Explore Noda Arts District (Stop at Goodyear House or Noda Company store for a drink) Sip and chill at Rosie's Coffee and Wine Garden Pickleball at Tipsy Pickle, Rally Pickleball, or open courts at Freedom Park Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (Saturday and Sundays) Uptown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings) Kayak at Jetton Park on Lake Norman (Stop at Hello Sailor for a drink and food) Listen to Live Music at Jack Beagles in Noda Nascar Hall of Fame
Bars in Uptown:
- Merchant and Trade *In case you haven't had enough of rooftops, perfect place for a night cap overlooking the Truist Field baseball stadium* - French Quarters *Ideal bar hopping in small dive bars near Truist Field, try and find The Cotton Room Speakeasy* - Novelty House * Rooftop with dance/night club energy * - Ink and Ivy *Elevated Sports bar next to Truist Field, great for game days*
Bars in Southend:
- Club West * Our favorite bar for a reason, always busy & always the vibe. - Charlotte Beer Garden: *There's a reason why this place was voted #1 Beer Garden in America - Pins Mechanical Co.: *With a great drink selection, free yard games and arcade games, duckpin bowling; all ages are welcome during the day before 21 and up at night. you'll have a blast.* - The Gin Mill and Brickyard: *If you want to dance at Gin Mill or throw some darts at Brickyard, there's no better place to go. This crowd tends to hang on the younger side with the DJ and live music, but always a fun time.* - Nickyo's Rodeo: *This Nashville Bar often has live country music and is always busy with country dancing and good times.* - Canopy: *Half outdoor cocktail bar with fire pits, half indoor library themed speak-easy atmosphere- this is a great place for a cocktail and catching up* -Trio *Nightclub, Galantis is performing Friday night, expect a cover but a night to not forget*