Charlotte
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Best picnic “Pick-ups”
The excitement of an
outdoor meal is unparalleled. And this season, the
Queen City reveals two
new outdoor venues at
which to enjoy the perfect
picnic fare! For authentic
to-go fare within walking
distance, here are a few of
my favorites:
Fourth Ward Bread Co.
(photo below)
PHOTO: FOURTH WARD BREAD CO.
Fourth Ward Bread Co.
is a family ru n bakery
and cafe. It’s located on
North Graham Street
and is nestled in the
residential backdrop
138
PEACHY
of Charlotte’s Historic
Fourth Ward District.
The quaint industrial
surroundings harken
back to images of yesteryear to complement
the fresh, locally-sourced
ingredients used to
make its pizza and sandwiches. Of course, the
“must have item” is the
Kronut, a cross between
a croissant and a donut.
Along the East Coast,
Fourth Ward Bread
Company is leading
the pack of legendary
“Kronuteers.” To avoid
a sell-out, arrive early!
312 N. Graham Street
336.946.2072
Villa Francesca
It’s a family affair at
Villa Francesca, home to
uptown’s most authentic
New York Style pizzeria,
where the Italian dishes
are made from owner
Louis’ grandmother’s
recipes which use handselected, imported sausages and pepperonis
mixed with fresh local
ingredients atop a homemade dough. Try the
chicken parmesan pizza
for a hearty fare. If you
are leaning to the lighter
side, try one of the delicious flatbread varieties.
“The Margarita” is a
favorite summer option,
featuring fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes,
basil and olive oil.
321 N. Caldwell Street
704.333.7447
7th Street Public Market
Sherman’s Travels
recently listed the 7th
Street Public Market in
an article identifying
the top four “must-see”