I used to refer to Montford Drive as Dive Drive between Moosehead Grill, George Pappas Lanes, Angry Ale's, the Press Box, and Jeff's Bucket Shop.
But now that Brazwell's has taken over the Press Box and Andrew Blair's and Good Food on Montford have taken residence in this nightlife corridor of Charlotte, Montford is more jive than dive.
And now ... 15 North Roadside Kitchen has opened up, adding another upscale yet casual venue to the Montford menu. The kitchen is not actually road side, but the bar is — with garage doors that open up and give the bar area a patio feel.
The restaurant is an upscale spin on Southern food, with a bar that's designed for watching games in a living room vs. a bar setting. Their specialty drinks include Tank Tyler's Cuban strawberry mojito 93 and the Roadside Tea ... that actually reminds me an awful lot of the Brittney Cason Sweet Tea Mojito at Red Rocks ... perhaps because it has all the same ingredients. I feel a little less original now. But don't tell the bartenders I said that ... their arms are getting buffed from muddling all those mojitos.
The official grand opening is this Thursday, Aug. 26 — start there, then crawl on down Montford and take a gander at the renovated Jive Drive. Just be sure to utilize the complimentary valet at 15 North ... 'cause they'll tow your ass from the Roasting Company.
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