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  "description": "Here's a roundup of early February restaurant news in Charlotte, NC. ",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T04:21:43.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Business Debut recently interviewed 5 restaurant owners with plans for greater Charlotte. We got all of the details and wrote them out below.\n\nYou can also read our complete interview-based write ups linked below each section.\n\nImage from Songbirds Wine Bar\n\n### Songbirds Wine Bar — University City\n\n**Address:** 1030 E. W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213\n\n**Status:** Targeting March–April opening; buildout in final phase and booking vendors.\n\n**What to expect:** Music-forward coffee-by-day / wine-and-live-music-by-night hub with resources for independent artists (auditions, media support, mentorship) led by Ashley Hunt and Andre Hunt.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Morning coffee program; wine list emphasizing smaller producers, including local and Black-owned brands.\n\n**Hours:** Daily; coffee 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Bar and venue to midnight Mon–Fri, 1 a.m. Sat, 11 p.m. Sun.\n\nRead the full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Half Shell — South End (The Line)\n\n**Address:** 2161 Hawkins St, Suite 130A, Charlotte, NC 28203\n\n**Status:** Now open.\n\n**What to expect:** Upscale oyster and seafood spot with a raw bar; 3,200 sq. ft. interior (81 seats) plus ~50-seat patio. Five to six oyster varieties daily from the West Coast, New England, PEI, and NC boutique farms, per Jeffry Van Dyke.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Lobster/shrimp rolls, tuna burger, grilled fish, crab cakes, ceviche, poke, and a couple of steaks. Sparkling-forward bar, ~40-bottle seafood-paired list, and classic martinis.\n\n**Hours:** 11 a.m.–11 p.m. most days; until 12 a.m. Fri–Sat (opening week likely dinner only).\n\nRead the full article.\n\n* * *\n\nImage from Wild Roses\n\n### Wild Roses — Uptown/Gateway Village\n\n**Address:** 710 W Trade St, Suite E, Charlotte, NC 28202\n\n**Status:** Targeting a February opening; inspections passed, alcohol license pending.\n\n**What to expect:** Conversation-first lounge for ~40 guests with Chesterfield couches, four-tops, and bar seating—low-volume, intimate vibe from owner John Georgopoulos.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Cocktail-led program with shareables and a few entrees (including lamb chops and salmon). Design by Jay Johnstone.\n\n**Hours:** Dinner-only start after 5 p.m., closing around midnight; six days a week to start. Brunch may be added later.\n\nRead the full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Sage & Citrus — Camp North End (Keswick Food Stalls)\n\n**Address:** 1801 N Graham St, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28206\n\n**Status:** Early spring opening targeted (mid–late March goal).\n\n**What to expect:** 347-sq.-ft. grab-and-go stall with kiosk ordering and quick ticket times; wellness-focused meals shaped by chef and Army veteran Darius Johnson.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Protein-forward salad bowls, smoothies, lemonades; items like a Mediterranean chickpea bowl, fried oyster mushroom sandwich, short rib, plus plant-based options.\n\n**Hours:** Tue–Sun, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.\n\nRead the full article.\n\n* * *\n\nImage from Sushi Rosé\n\n### Sushi Rosé — Uptown (former Haymaker space)\n\n**Address:** 225 S Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202\n\n**Status:** Construction ~80–90% complete; targeting mid–late February opening, pending permits.\n\n**What to expect:** Two-story, ~5,000-sq.-ft. Nikkei restaurant with ~120–125 seats (plus patio) and an upstairs VIP private dining room from co-owner Nevin Anuran. On Fri–Sat, dinner transitions into an upscale night lounge.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Peruvian Japanese core plus Venezuelan, Argentinian, and Brazilian influences; entertainment may include live music, fire dancers, and a DJ (Afro/house vibe).\n\n**Hours:** Daily dinner 4–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat lounge programming ~9 p.m.–1 a.m.\n\nRead the full article.",
  "title": "5 Mecklenburg County Restaurants Coming Soon [Feb. 7, 2026]",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-08T04:21:43.000Z"
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