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| - No one believes me when I tell them one of the best wine bars in Charlotte is in downtown Matthews, just a few yards from the library and town hall. On this very unsuspecting avenue of whitewashed clapboard is the Black Chicken, one of my favorite spots to unwind.
Owner Jason has outdone himself fashioning together this comfortable, warm wine room that features unstained wood shelves, a natural wood community table with stools that let you get to know your neighbor, a small bar and a few tables outside. He features a large by-the-glass menu of at least a dozen bottles that rotate each week, filled with names you've seen before and a few new finds that are sure to impress. You can also buy a bottle from the stacks, which contain a treasure-trove of some of the best wines from around the world. For the beer drinker, there is a small assortment of fine craft and imports, too. To top it all off, nothing is astronomically priced like many wine bars can be. If you can't decide what to pick, just ask Jason's opinion; he is incredibly knowledgeable and can help you find just the right bottle.
Black Chicken is what Matthews has been missing for quite a while. Stop in and have a glass, meet some of his many regulars, and be prepared to become one yourself.
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