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Yoooo Reader, Allow me to re-introduce myself - MY NAME IS H...just kidding. Hey y'all - it's definitely been a while (5 years since I've sent a newsletter - my bad), but I'm back! My name is Cory aka Tha Daily Special aka Mr. Yoooooo. Some of y'all have been rocking with me since the early days in 2018 (The good ol DailySpecialCLT days) and some of y'all might have just found me yesterday, but regardless we are all cousins here.
I aint gon' hold you, I just wanted to stop by your inbox while I was in the neighborhood and let you know Tha Daily Special newsletter is officially back in action. I'll be bringing you all the latest food finds, deals, things to do, events, news, etc straight to you a couple of times a month.
I've also completely revamped the website with much more coming each week so be sure to take a look if you haven't already!
The movie Sinners has killed it in the box office and I know people that have now seen it 4+ times IN THEATERS. Do y'all think that Sinners has the record for the movie viewed most by people multiple times in theaters?
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food fusion! This easy, hearty recipe combines a creamy, savory chicken pot pie filling with the buttery, cheesy goodness of Cheddar Bay Biscuits baked to golden perfection. Loaded with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a rich, flavorful sauce, this dish is topped with flaky, cheesy biscuits that add the perfect crunch. It’s an easy dinner that’s cozy, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Last night Keith Lee announced on Tiktok that he will be bringing his food tour to explore the Carolinas. He will be potentially exploring Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Asheville, Greenville, Greensboro, and more. Each of his videos average millions of views and garner tons of attention to local restaurants. Let's see where he ends up going!
Beyond The Plate
Leluia Hall Media Event
This past week I got to check out a preview of one of Charlotte's most anticipated restaurant openings - Leluia Hall. This is in a former historic church and it was fun to catch up with some of the OG Charlotte creators and media who I haven't seen in a while. Dish that stood out: The Fish Sticks!
Their tour stop happened this past weekend in Charlotte
This past weekend on a rainy day in Charlotte, Kendrick and SZA headlined a packed out Bank of America stadium. The show was amazing despite the weather and the atmosphere was electric all night (no pun intended). Also, for outdoor events at Bank of America Stadium, I highly recommend getting Club seats (300s section - rows 17+ are covered) so you never have to worry about the weather.
I finally made it over to try The Halal Guys in South End. There was a lot of hype around this opening late last year, but I personally try to give places a few months to work out the kinks before trying. Needless to say, maybe they still need a few more months. The flavor was lacking, rice overcooked, and the falafel was burned. The Baklava Cheesecake was good though. This is one of the most popular NYC Halal Street food spots so maybe there is a disconnect between the original and the franchise locations, but let me know your thoughts if you've tried it!
Pineapple Spears
This has been one of my favorite snacks
These pineapple spears in coconut water can be found at Aldi (Walmart also has something similar) and they are delish. I posted this on my stories and a few people recommended to put Kool-Aid in them as well so I'll be trying that and reporting back!
Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches
Viral snack find of the week
Pop-Tarts has just released their new ice cream sandwiches which have taken the internet by storm. I haven't been able to find them yet as all the Wal-Marts near me are sold out, but if you find them please let me know!
Mason's Lobster Roll
A new fast casual lobster roll spot is now open in Charlotte
Mason's Lobster Rolls opened last week and had a very busy opening thanks to a few viral videos in Charlotte. I was invited to try it as well and it's definitely a good spot for just a fast casual lobster roll($21.50). Nothing too crazy, but it will get the job done. They also have both shrimp($15) and crab ($18) rolls as well and of all the items I think the warm crab roll would be my favorite. I also tried the lobster bisque which wasn't my favorite so I'd likely skip that on the next go. This franchise location is Black woman owned which is amazing. I'll be back.
Dave Portnoy reviews Charlotte's Pizza scene with Bird Pizza scoring the highest at a 7.8. (Axios)
Egg Roll Co is expanding into a larger space in Camp North End inside the former Babe and Butcher space (Camp North End)
The Dream Asia Food festival is happening May 17-18 right up the road in Winston-Salem featuring tons of food and performances (ThaDailySpecial)
Youtube is hosting another creator event in Charlotte on May 22 which has led people scrambling to get in.
Cory - Tha Daily Special
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Welcome to the 1st serving of Tha Daily Special Newsletter! Yoooo Reader , In this week's serving, you'll find my thoughts on Keith Lee's visit to Charlotte, reviews of three food festivals I attended (and whether they were worth it), a new video game restaurant that just opened in Charlotte, food being delivered by drones, YouTube's Charlotte creator event, my thoughts on what has happened to the cookout, and much more. Each issue of this newsletter will be called a "serving" to make it easy...
