CIAA 2019 Charlotte Restaurants
During CIAA 2019, Charlotte restaurants will be in high demand. Charlotte, North Carolina has emerged as one of the leading dining destinations in the Southeast United States. Before you check out the CIAA parties listed at TourneyParties.com, we recommend planning your culinary adventure in the “Queen City.”
You can find numerous online resources reviewing Charlotte restaurants. However, 2019 CIAA weekend brings up a few additional factors to consider for finding the best places to eat in Charlotte.
Location, Location, Location
Restaurants that follow the timeless mantra get a leg up on the competition struggling to attract diners because of poor locations. For fans attending CIAA 2019, location refers to choosing restaurants located close to the two venues hosting the basketball tournament games. Spectrum Center and Bojangles Coliseum are both located in uptown near several hotels and restaurants. You can enjoy cuisine originating from the South Carolina low country or opt to dive into a platter of shellfish. Whatever restaurant you choose, make sure it is located close to both arenas.
Wait Times Matter At Charlotte Restaurants
More than 100,000 fans packed the two hosting venues during the 2018 CIAA basketball tournament. You can expect at least the same attendance figures for CIAA weekend 2019. This means every restaurant within one mile of the arenas will have some kind of wait. If you have tickets for a 6 PM tipoff, arriving to one of your favorite restaurants at 5:00 and experiencing a 30-minute wait cuts it close for getting to the game on time. We suggest dining during off peak hours to ensure you enjoy your favorite eatery and your favorite CIAA basketball team.
You Have to Try the Barbecue
Eastern North Carolina is where the signature barbecue sauce from the region originated. The spicy and acidic flavor profile has its culinary roots in Western Africa. Considered the head of the barbecue class, the sauce goes back hundreds of years. The sauce does not include tomatoes, but instead, it contains cider vinegar, black pepper, crushed red pepper, hot sauce and cayenne. Barbecue expert Bob Garner says some renditions of the North Carolina barbecue sauce follow recipes that ask for shellfish. Midwood Smokehouse not only delivers delectable North Carolina barbecue, the restaurant also offers other styles of barbecue dishes that appeal to CIAA 2019 fans who travel to Charlotte from other regions of the country.
Go Independent
They say familiarity breeds contempt, but that is not true for dining out. Chain restaurants operating in uptown Charlotte stay on waits from open to close during CIAA basketball tournaments mostly because customers know what to expect. We encourage visitors to Charlotte for CIAA 2019 to seek out the hidden culinary gems of the city. Charlotte restaurants such as Viva Chicken, which offers authentic Peruvian cuisine, will make you want to come back to Charlotte just for the food. Mama Ricotta’s serves New Haven-style pizza in a cheerful ambiance. You will find something to please everyone in your party when you visit eclectic Pinky’s Westside Grill. Before CIAA parties kick off, enjoy small plates and a comprehensive wine list at the rustic Good Food on Montford.