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Charlotte Restaurant Makes Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America

Nothing like some good eating! Around this time of year, we are either traveling to visit family or having family visit us. Either way, you always want to take your…

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Nothing like some good eating! Around this time of year, we are either traveling to visit family or having family visit us. Either way, you always want to take your friends and family to great places when they come to town. Well, we may have found a great restaurant for you to start with that made a new best list. Supperland recently made Esquire's list of the best new restaurants in 2022.

Coming at No. 15, Supperland is one of Charlotte's popular Southern steakhouses. Supperland offers several menu options in which you can enjoy a variety of things from prime filets, grilled lobster, miso mac & cheese, wood oven Brussels, and more. Enjoy a wide variety of crafty cocktails and a wine selection that everyone will enjoy. You also have to save room for desserts that will leave you ready to plan your return trip. Supperland is even home to Esquire's 'Cocktail Guru of the Year.' Colleen Hughes went on to tell Esquire about some of the great cocktail options that Supperland provides. Sounds like the next time you're looking for somewhere to grab a bite, you should head over to Supperland and sip a cocktail or two.

Check out the full list here.

10 Of The Worst-Rated Restaurants In Charlotte

It's a list you don't likely want to be on if you are a restauranteur. The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department (as reported on Charlotte Stories)  has released its list of restaurants that received low inspection scores in October 2022.

There is not a lack of restaurants and eateries in the Charlotte area. But, with the variety, there appears to be less attention on health standards. Health inspectors indicate various reasons for low scores. They include food handlers NOT washing their hands properly, contaminated food containers and/or improper food temperatures.

No matter the specifics, these are 10 Charlotte restaurants whose inspection scores are a bit subpar. Each one has a plethora of violations. We list a few violations, but to view a more detailed report, CLICK HERE.

Las Meras Tortas (Score 77.5 = C)

    Crab Du Jour (Score 85.5 = B)

      Diamond Restaurant ( Score 85.5 = B)

        NC Tavern (Score 87 = B)

          Rincon Latino Restaurante (Score 87, then rescored 97 = A)

            Lulu's Maryland Style Chicken And Seafood (Score 87.5 = B)

              Shun Lee Palace (Score 87.5; Rescored 91 = A)

                First Watch (Score 89.5 = B)

                  Famous Toastery (Score 90.5 = A)

                    Sushi 101 (Score 90.5 = A)

                      Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!