i grew up in the hood so maybe thats why i call it downtown.

and really ? .... what part of charlotte, cause some crackers say they grew up in charlotte but really grew up in mint hill or mathews.

[Edited on September 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM. Reason : x]

9/22/2010 11:40:14 AM

Born and raised in Plaza Midwood. I'll count people growing up in Charlotte if they actually did unique things in Charlotte. If they just went to malls and Carowinds they aren't from Charlotte.

9/22/2010 11:43:54 AM

steele creek represent.

9/22/2010 11:45:11 AM

The new music factory place near downtown is pretty cool although it's a little hard to find. It's got some good bars and two music venues, I don't know if there's a good show playing there or not though. If you're actually in downtown near the basketball arena, check out Phil's bar. It's small but almost all the bartenders are girls who are hot as fuck because i'm pretty sure most of them are panther's cheerleaders.

9/22/2010 11:48:08 AM

I think it's a requirement to have fake boobs to bartend at Phil's.

9/22/2010 12:10:47 PM

Wadhead1

9/22/2010 12:12:09 PM

No, djeternal nor anyone else should do Wadhead1 while they're in Charlotte.

9/22/2010 1:01:43 PM

I'll be in Charlotte this weekend for a weekend. Looking for a place downtown to watch the State game on Saturday. We're staying nearby the Panthers stadium.

9/22/2010 3:55:51 PM

If you want to be in Uptown, go to Blackfinn at the Epicentre.

9/22/2010 4:16:07 PM

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"Born and raised in Plaza Midwood. I'll count people growing up in Charlotte if they actually did unique things in Charlotte. If they just went to malls and Carowinds they aren't from Charlotte."

lol what is this bullshit?




^^yes, blackfinn is now the host of the charlotte alumni chapter. it's a pretty decent place to catch a game in the afternoon.

9/22/2010 4:20:58 PM

I will be working the first half of the day Saturday, then heading back to Greensboro. So I won't need to worry about finding a place to watch the game on Saturday. Mainly just looking for ideas for tomorrow night and Friday night.

9/22/2010 4:37:13 PM

^^I'm simply saying I've met plenty of people who grew up in Charlotte without ever actually doing anything in the city. They can site Carowinds, South Park Mall, or various franchise owned restaurants but when it comes to unique local places, museums, specific events, festivals, or areas of the city they draw a complete blank.

The point I'm trying to make is every suburban town or intersection has its own version of Blackfinn. That's the equivalent of telling someone from Raleigh to go to the Flying Saucer, Stool Penguins, or Buckheads when they're identical to the ones in Raleigh. There's nothing unique about them nor do they have any redeeming qualities.

I guess "what to do in Charlotte" is completely relative. If you want to drink a beer and watch the game then that's not really doing something unique to Charlotte. That's more along the lines of "where can i drink a beer and watch the game?".

I'm simply trying to point out that despite popular belief there are actual things to do in Charlotte that don't involve going into stereotypical bar A and drinking stereotypical beer B.

For example I don't typically go to Alive after Five at the Epicentre unless someone else is paying because A. I'm not paying $4 for a bud-light when I can get a Guinness, Bell's Two Hearted, or Magic Hat #9 for $1.50 somewhere which actually has character and
B. i don't like shitty cover music. I'd rather hit up the Neighborhood Theatre or see a show at the Double Door because both have character.

Charlotte is already bad about tearing apart history for flashy new buildings, it's sad so many people completely neglect and ignore what character Charlotte actually has.

9/22/2010 4:47:39 PM

You're crazy

An Applebee's in Charlotte and an Applebee's in Raleigh are two completely different experiences

9/22/2010 4:50:18 PM

i'm glad you're supporting me on this.

9/22/2010 4:51:36 PM

lol I actually used to go to the applebees in Ballentyne to pregame for parties when I was in highschool... always had a good time


but then again, I was in highschool


also, flying saucers are different all over the country (i've been to 3 now, and each was completely different than the rest, except for having a large selection of good beers)

[Edited on September 22, 2010 at 4:54 PM. Reason : more]

9/22/2010 4:52:45 PM

Ain't no Applebee's in Ballantyne

There's one by the mall, but thats 10 minutes down the road

9/22/2010 4:55:05 PM

stonecrest... close enough (unless they tore it down)

it was across the street from the big shopping center area where the target is, next to that exxon

9/22/2010 4:56:59 PM

jeez is there anyone on tww that does anything cool in Charlotte? Anyone go to the Greek festival? BBQ festival? Been to a single museum? A show not at Verizon? Something other than a bar?

9/22/2010 4:57:30 PM

i went to several museums, went to plenty of events

it sounds like the man is getting off of work at 9pm, so night life is really what he is looking for



if I have free time during the day, Charlotte is one of the biggest disc golf centers in the world, so I'd probably touring the courses down there. Or go up to the concord area. Or go to the nascar hall of fame. Or go check out the Polk house... But none of that shit is really doable at 9PM and later...

9/22/2010 4:59:40 PM

I fucked a chick in her dorm room at UNCC

Does that count?

9/22/2010 5:00:14 PM

SURE DOES!!

9/22/2010 5:01:05 PM

Charlotte does have some great disc golf courses. The nascar hall of fame is pretty awesome and I don't like nascar.

Yes that does count.

9/22/2010 5:02:42 PM

that is about the extent of my non-bar experiences in Charlotte, though.

9/22/2010 5:02:50 PM

^is that how you typically experience new places? Or just Charlotte?

9/22/2010 5:03:17 PM

I fucked her when she transferred to UNC as well, but it was in her apartment not a dorm room

OOOOOOH, and I have been to Bass Pro Shops several times. But I guess that doesn't really count as Charlotte.

9/22/2010 5:05:09 PM

i have lost all faith in the human race.

9/22/2010 5:05:36 PM

I know plenty of people that are from concord that have claimed they are from charlotte... I always call bullshit!

9/22/2010 5:05:52 PM

That's like someone from Cary claiming Raleigh.

NO WAY JOSE

9/22/2010 5:07:08 PM

meh- cary: raleigh is more more like matthews:charlotte



cocord:charlotte::apex:raleigh

9/22/2010 5:08:51 PM

^^^Dude, I live in CLT and listed a bunch of cool shit to do on the first page, especially since he is just limited to just this thurs. and fri. night.

9/22/2010 7:16:00 PM

http://markusschulz.eventbrite.com/

9/22/2010 7:18:04 PM

^^yeah you did. good suggestions.

9/22/2010 7:22:12 PM

Do any of you have hot moms?

9/22/2010 7:25:05 PM

I'd have to say my mom is a little past her prime... she is halfway to grandma-dom

9/22/2010 7:27:05 PM

If you're trying to get some Chinese food while you're in town, since you're in the South Park area, you ought to hit up Bao Ding at Sharon Corners (corner of Sharon and Fairview)...best Chinese in town

and the "i'm from charlotte" when you're from concord/mooresville/huntersville etc is only ok when you're out of state and people havent heard of " / " / " etc

but if we're in raleigh and you tell me you're from charlotte and i'm like "what part" and you're like "weddington" i'll be like "stfu"

[Edited on September 22, 2010 at 7:37 PM. Reason : .]

9/22/2010 7:35:07 PM

is there where we go to act snobby about a second rate city

sweet

9/22/2010 7:35:14 PM

hey bigego

does the tilted kilt put on the volume for games?

9/22/2010 7:38:04 PM

^sometimes.

9/22/2010 8:01:41 PM

neodata is getting a little feisty itt

9/22/2010 8:29:41 PM

Quote :

"OOOOOOH, and I have been to Bass Pro Shops several times. But I guess that doesn't really count as Charlotte."

I live 5 minutes from this establishment.

oh and....

Quote :

"Wadhead1"

9/22/2010 8:34:44 PM

Taipei Express on providence is delicious.

9/22/2010 8:45:46 PM

there is this cute place to eat called Lulu's on Central. Have you eaten there yet, neodata?

9/22/2010 8:48:19 PM

Quote :

"If you're trying to get some Chinese food while you're in town, since you're in the South Park area, you ought to hit up Bao Ding at Sharon Corners (corner of Sharon and Fairview)...best Chinese in town"

Fuck that noise - Great Wall 4 Life.

9/22/2010 9:01:29 PM

I recommend Golden Wok, at the corner of West Blvd and Remount Rd

9/22/2010 9:08:55 PM

^^^ yeah Lulu's is pretty good. A little pricey but worth it for dinner. They were on restaurant week i believe.

9/22/2010 9:13:42 PM

My fiance has a $50 gc for Lulu's, can't wait to try it.

9/22/2010 9:19:27 PM

there's a good steakhouse from what I've heard near Wilkinson and Billy Graham called the Ranch House

9/22/2010 9:19:47 PM

We ate at Lulu's a couple of months ago, it was nummers. Diverse menu.

9/22/2010 9:22:02 PM

oooooh punchmonk I just saw what you posted, you sneaky sneaky woman.

9/22/2010 9:23:31 PM

I was waiting for it...I was afraid you would not react.

9/22/2010 9:24:43 PM