THE HOT SAUCE
We want to hear the opinions of local restaurant owners, chefs, and local Foodies about the food culture, and the restaurant industry in the Charlotte region. Some like it hot! Click on the Hot Sauce to see what they’re talking about.
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Javier Morales
Javier Morales, is one of the most-followed food bloggers on social media, so you can trust for him to deliver your…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Lindsey Williams
Davidson's first urban winery, Davidson Wine Co is owned and operated by Lindsey Williams. She learned her love of…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Rachel Klebaur
Rachel Klebaur, Owner of Orrman’s Cheese Shop, started her love for all things cheese when she attended the French…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Kenty Chung
Food Blogger/Photographer Kenty Chung, believes that food bridges cultures. He shares his sentiments about…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Shonda Farrel
The food scene in Charlotte has grown tremendously in the past years and a lot of gems are there to explore and…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Asha Ellison
Asha Ellison, a Charlotte foodie, is dedicated to promoting local companies, eating and capturing the food scene. Her…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Kate Rozycki
If you’re a foodie based in Charlotte, NC, food bloggers are most likely your go-to source when looking for…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Christa Csoka
Christa Csoka, chef- owner of The Artisan’s Palate, is the daughter of a Hungarian refugee who became an Army officer…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Cory Wilkins
Cory Wilkins began his platform as a method to highlight food specials in Charlotte and how he uses this to promote…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Dani Canada
Not only will you find delicious food on this blogger's blog, but you'll also get an insider's view of the city's top…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Greg Williams
What the Fries! Greg Williams, co-owner of What the Fries, talks about his restaurant's challenges and how they…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Mark Kieffer
Starting as a tiny neighborhood restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, Toucan Louie’s helps revitalize Charlotte’s…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Javier Morales
Javier Morales, is one of the most-followed food bloggers on social media, so you can trust for him to deliver your daily foodie fix. As good food doesn’t need to be expensive, most of the time we rely on these food bloggers to share their favorite spots around Charlotte, NC where we can get our fill of good food without breaking the…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Lindsey Williams
Davidson's first urban winery, Davidson Wine Co is owned and operated by Lindsey Williams. She learned her love of wine later in life and started her passion in the wine business, delivering inexpensive, locally made wine to the town of North Carolina. Providing the locals with a warm and friendly environment to drink wine with friends…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Rachel Klebaur
Rachel Klebaur, Owner of Orrman’s Cheese Shop, started her love for all things cheese when she attended the French Culinary Institute in New York City, which has since merged with the Institute of Culinary Education. Her shop is a 4-foot cheese case and an upright case that used to contain back stock but now is used for cheese displays.…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Kenty Chung
Food Blogger/Photographer Kenty Chung, believes that food bridges cultures. He shares his sentiments about Charlotte's food scene and how it is losing its food identity and culture. Growing up, Kenty was the stereotypical millennial, snatching out his phone, taking a snapshot of his meal, and putting it online. As social media was…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Shonda Farrel
The food scene in Charlotte has grown tremendously in the past years and a lot of gems are there to explore and discover. Food Blogger Shonda Farrel shares her views about what can be changed or probably improved in the food scene. Farrell is a culinary and lifestyle blogger with a passion for discovering hidden gems and enjoyable…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Asha Ellison
Asha Ellison, a Charlotte foodie, is dedicated to promoting local companies, eating and capturing the food scene. Her page is full of amazing food hubs and restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this clip, Asha Ellison shares her thoughts on how Charlotte’s food industry should be more diverse and varied. Experiencing different…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Kate Rozycki
If you’re a foodie based in Charlotte, NC, food bloggers are most likely your go-to source when looking for recommendations, recipes, and reviews of food online. Whenever you’re on the lookout for the best restaurants to eat-in at a certain area, or even simply planning a meal with friends, we go to the websites or social media accounts…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Christa Csoka
Christa Csoka, chef- owner of The Artisan’s Palate, is the daughter of a Hungarian refugee who became an Army officer and West Point Professor. Her love and passion for cooking started with helping her mother host dinners for generals and cadets attended by 50-100 people. She worked in HR and saw the towers fall from her office window…
Hot Sauce Exclusive: Cory Wilkins
Cory Wilkins began his platform as a method to highlight food specials in Charlotte and how he uses this to promote the community's best tasting black minority owned restaurant. The project quickly evolved into an all-out food-loving blog. Not only do readers now have access to daily promotions, but they also get recommendations for…