As you pull up to the restaurant you get the sense that this place could be the start of some kind of awakening in the area. It only takes one spark to start a fire and Heirloom can be that spark. As you walk in you feel comfortable. The decor is rustic and clean and not cluttered. The staff is friendly and ready to serve. The food and drinks are on par with any other restaurant in Charlotte. The biggest thing that I felt after we were finished eating is that the meal tasted like it was homemade. It was just really really delicious and satisfying and spot on. It wasn't over the top in a way that can detract from the ingredients themselves. Each one stood out on the plate and the flavors combined to compliment each other. Order a bottle of wine and enjoy all the local and NC sourced food and drinks. They even have NC rum! Who knew! Tell your friends!