Ones to Watch


Meet the leaders mapping our industry’s future. By Michael Kaminer Despite the pandemic and troubled global situations, this is turning out to be an incredible year for Greek cuisine and the people behind it. Restaurants are opening at a record pace again. Awareness keeps growing as Greek food continues mainstreaming. And our cuisine has never felt more […]

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You might assume this Charlotte restaurant is ‘just another chain.’ Here’s why it’s not.


Written by: Philip Freeman, CharlotteFive When I moved here in 2014, every native Charlottean I met felt compelled to share about their “unicorn” status. Many of these locals raved about Photography & Video by Alex Cason Photography Showmars, the Charlotte-based restaurant chain with its “world famous fish sandwich.” I didn’t get the hype — until […]

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HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K Returns As An In-Person Race May 14th


Written by: Samantha Gilstrap, WCCB Charlotte The CW Carolina Panthers’ Greg Olsen is teaming up with Showmars for the first time since the pandemic to host the 6th Annual HEARTest Yard 5K in-person this Saturday in Charlotte. The race will kick off the morning of May 14th at Atrium Health CMC Myers Park, right across […]

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