Our Editors’ Favorite Trips Of 2025

“This year I visited Charlotte, North Carolina for the first time since I moved away in 2017. A lot has changed! The city has just exploded! There are so many great new restaurants and bars to try. In just a few days I managed to get back to a few favorites—Haberdish (you must have the champagne chicken tenders) and Ru Ru’s Tacos. I also tried new spots like Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop, and Dilworth Tasting Room was perfect for brunch.” – Rebecca Baer, Senior Digital News Editor

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