American food experiences in Charlotte, USA

Let's start the list with a bit of a healthier offering than something that will come later. Coleslaw is traditionally considered a side dish but can be consumed on its own. It's comprised of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. In the United States, coleslaw often contains buttermilk, mayonnaise or mayonnaise substitutes, and carrots, although many regional variations exist.

Community Matters Cafe is a good choice to start with some coleslaw.

It's almost unfair to include some dishes on a list like that. They have a reputation for being junk food in chain restaurants, but few people actually remember that cheeseburgers can be made in ways other than mass production for a quick bite. A decent burger joint can produce wonderful handmade cheeseburgers that will leave their standard counterparts in the dust. Especially if you pay the right attention to the cheese.

Bulla Gastrobar is one of the more classy places for a good burger.

Sandwiches are probably the go-to food in America when it comes to breakfast or a quick bite between activities. It's only natural for a country of fast living, and a corporate city like Charlotte with lots of sporting activities under the belt, chicken sandwiches are the most natural choice for fast but interesting food. Tender pieces of chicken with carefully selected bread can be quite a delicacy if a chef at a restaurant wishes so.

Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen where miracles happen with simple recipes.

We really need to spice things up on this list. If you want another staple of modern America but dislike burgers and sandwiches, there's always chili con carne, simply chili. It is a spicy stew containing chili peppers or chili powder, different kinds of meat, tomatoes, and often pinto beans or kidney beans. Chili con carne is a common dish for cook-offs, and may be used as a side, garnish, or ingredient in other dishes, such as soups or salsas.

Queen City Grounds is said to have great chili.

Here's another Southern dish that has the right to stand next to chili as the ultimate Mexican influence on American eating habits. Tacos can be found everywhere now, and all sorts of recipes have improved upon the original formula of the popular Mexican street food. The simplest way to enhance a taco is adding ingredients like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, and vegetables, such as lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and chiles.

Brown Bag is probably the best choice for tacos.

The halfway point should really be something to go easy with. Chicken tenders are an obvious option, since chicken is much more popular among regular people than any other kind of meat. A standard chicken tender dish is basically a cutlet made from the most tender parts of a chicken, therefore, it can be prepared with a variety of seasonings, additions of herbs and spices, etc. There are as many variations of chicken tenders as there are chefs.

Midnight Diner should be a great option for chicken tenders.

There's something truly admirable about how the French recipe for omelette encompasses all aspects of food consumption - from an interesting mix of ingredients to the simplicity and quickness of preparation. It's good both for the picky eaters and those who want to get the eating over with as fast as possible. The main formula is always the same - rom beaten eggs, fried with butter or oil in a frying pan - but adding a bit of herbs, some spices, and other possible elements will make an omelette shine.

Sanctuary Bistro will offer you a good omelette.

It's rather important to remember the definition of the word "shortcake". A shortcake is a sweet cake or crumbly biscuit in the American sense, which is why the dish is on this all-American list full of Mexican food. Strawberry shortcake is a widely known dessert made with shortcake. Sliced strawberries are mixed with sugar and allowed to sit an hour or so, then the shortcakes are split and the bottoms are covered with a layer of strawberries, juice, and whipped cream.

Crave Dessert Bar is not short of shortcakes.

The US is, without a doubt, the country of excess. However, some people find pleasure in minimalist elements of austerity, most of which are influences of European culture and cuisine. Crumble became popular in Britain during World War II, when the topping of crumbles was an economical alternative to pies due to shortages of pastry ingredients. When the time of need passed, chefs still found this kind of food very interesting and turned crumble into a dish of sweet or savoury nature depending on the variation and the other ingredients.

The Fig Tree Restaurant has great blackberry crumble.

It's quite fitting to end this list with the unofficial symbol of the United States and one of its signature comfort foods. Apple pie is as simple and homely as it is tasty if made the right way. It can be made with many different sorts of apples, and in the US, there are the standard Braeburn, Gala, Cortland, Bramley, Empire, Northern Spy, Granny Smith, and McIntosh. The crust is probably the best part of a pie, and it takes great focus to make it just the right way.

Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse offers both great meat and great apple pie.

As you can see, Charlotte is a place that serves its main purpose - to be tasty and nutritious. Some of the more interesting options are really worth exploring while you're there.