Zion Center for Worship and the Arts
Conference Dining Options
The Plaza-Midwood area near our conference site has recently witnessed explosive restaurant growth. Some of Charlotte's most popular dining locations are nearby ...and many are only five minutes away! Check the internet for a complete listing but here are some well-rated local favorites.
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Bang Bang Burgers - continues to be a top-rated Charlotte burger location.
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Deli St. - healthy & quick, vegetarian or traditional + coffee bar. Breakfast & Lunch.
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The Diamond - a Charlotte classic. Diner grub with an urban edge. Open really late!
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Dish - great Southern comfort food in a trendy but relaxed setting.
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Five Guys Burgers & Fries - national dine-in burger/fries chain
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Get Fit Foods - handcrafted, healthy meals-to-go. Vegan, vegetarian, & gluten-free options.
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Harris Teeter - full service grocery store, food bar, & deli. Starbucks coffee shop inside.
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Ho Ho Cherry House - Chinese dine in or take out. Offers online ordering.
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Lupie's Cafe - great chili and daily specials in a grunge-chic location. A local hangout.
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Midwood Smokehouse - top Charlotte BBQ spot... good enough for a POTUS!!
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Pizza Peel - great pizza + pasta, sandwiches, salads
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Portofino's Italian Restaurant - a local favorite for pizza and classic Italian dishes.
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Roasting Company - a Charlotte favorite for rotisserie chicken, wraps, & salads
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Showmars - popular Greek/American restaurant. Known for their seafood platters & pitas.
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South 21 Drive-In - featured on "Diners, Drive-In's and Dives". Eat in your car or take out.
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Sunflower Baking Company - delicious pastries, breads, breakfast & lunch sandwiches
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Undercurrent Coffee - newly opened coffee shop. Already a must-visit location.
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Yafo Kitchen - fast-casual Middle Eastern street food from an Israeli chef.
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Zada Jane's Cafe - a local favorite. Breakfast all day + lunch/dinner. Vegetarian options.
Fast Food Locations Nearby:
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Bojangles' - 3129 Monroe Rd.
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McDonald's - 2301 Central Ave.
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Wendy's - 2933 Eastway Dr.
Summer Conferences
CPCC Dining Locations
Many of our Summer Conference classes are held at the Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) dance studios. During the lunch break, you might enjoy taking Charlotte's City Lynx Gold Line Trolley from CPCC to nearby restaurants on Elizabeth Ave. (see gray box below)
The trolley conveniently picks up near the Worrell building where our classes are held...and restaurants are only one stop away. Here's how to ride:
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Get on at the CPCC OUTBOUND STATION.
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Go one stop and get off at the:
ELIZABETH & HAWTHORNE STATION.
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Coming back, go one stop and get off at the:
CPCC INBOUND STATION.
All rides are free and no passes are required. Trolley runs every 15 - 20 minutes. For more info, visit the CityLynx website.
Lunch options near the
Elizabeth & Hawthorne stop
