here are a few ideas in Charlotte, close to downtown/uptown:
RiRas Irish Pub just re-opened on Tryon Street; Mert's Heart & Soul on College Street- you can walk to both of those from Aloft. In EpiCenter, Five Guys is great burgers if you haven't had elsewhere. Price's is great; Mac's Speed Shop is best BBQ in Charlotte, and great wings and beer, on South Blvd., Sullivan's steak house in South; Lulu Bistro on Central; Nikko Sushi also on South. Have fun!

I'm from Texarkana originally. If passing through there at mealtime, you have to stop at Bryce's Cafeteria on Summerhil Road at I-30, right on the interstate. One of the last, great original Southern cafeterias. Can get all sorts of food there - my favorite is the fried fish, and the mac and cheese. But there are lots of healthier options too. Or if you want a burger, hit TLC Burgers downtown - about 10 minutes off the interstate. In Little Rock and maybe another city you'll pass thru, try Doe's Eat Place for an excellent steak in a really bare-bones atmosphere. Great place. Good luck!

I'll be in Greenville for the long weekend and want to go try a good, local wing place. I'm familiar with the chains - Wind Wing Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wing and the like. Am looking for great wings at a potentially off-beat place. Have read about Chiefs, The Zone and TNT Hotwings - any info on those, or other places I haven't uncovered, would be most appreciated!