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Each meal at The Goodyear House begins with complimentary pull-apart sour cream and onion brioche served with honey butter.
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THE GOODYEAR HOUSE Chef Chris Coleman promises a good time—and a really good meal BY TAYLOR BOWLER PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER TAYLOR
THE GOODYEAR HOUSE in NoDa teased its February opening for months—and it was worth the wait. The historic mill house, under construction for more than a year, stretches into multiple dining rooms modeled on different eras. It’s a nod to the early 1900s, when a family would add a new room to the home after a successful year. On a warm evening, grab a table in the botanist room, which brims with green potted plants and framed floral prints. Its glass garage doors open to a patio with string lights and an outdoor bar that serves drafts, TKTKTKTKTKt bottles, and cans. Inside, another bar serves cocktails like the Highland Park Mill ($12) and Caldwell Street ($11), named for well-known spots in the neighborhood. Continued on next page APRIL 2020 // CHARLOTTE
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