Have you heard the breaking moos? There’s a new burger joint in Uptown Charlotte! Cowbell Burger & Bar will kick off its opening this Friday March 29th. Located in the spot formula occupied by Nix Burgers, near the intersection of Tryon and 5th St, Cowbell will offer “artisanal burgers with a side of rock & roll.” The restaurant joins a growing restaurant family that includes Leroy Fox (a mix of southern food and a contemporary vibe) and Mortimer’s Pub, which is located in the Epicentre and serves great sandwiches (I’m obsessed with their veg-out grinder).
Last weekend, I stopped into Cowbell for their Gulp & Graze pre-opening event. The restaurant space has been revamped, and feels much larger than Nix. The bar was pushed back, further from the door, leaving ample room for mingling and table seating, and the vibe is hipper too, with tufted leather chairs and low red lighting.