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PHOTOGRAPHS: MARIPOSA - COURTESY OF THE PLAID PENGUIN, EMMY SQUARED – COURTESY OF EMMY SQUARED
Brooklyn-based Emmy Squared Pizza opened its first Charlotte location in Plaza Midwood. Started in 2016, Emmy Squared serves Detroit-style pizza — deep-dish with a crispy, cheesy crust — along with burgers, salads and more. 1508 Central Ave. emmysquaredpizza.com u Mariposa is coming soon to Mint Museum Uptown in the space previously occupied by Halcyon. Led by Executive Chef Jonathan Moore, Mariposa — Spanish for “butterfly” — will feature mezze, or small plates for sharing, craft cocktails and desserts. The restaurant is part of Mother Earth Group, which includes Something Classic Catering and vegetarian restaurant Fern. 500 S. Tryon St., mariposaclt.com u White Duck Taco Shop’s newest location is open in Matthews beside Fullwood Market. 131 E. John St., Matthews. whiteducktacoshop.com u Community Brewing Ventures in Newton acquired Unknown Brewing and will continue making and selling its popular beers such as Pregame Pilsner, Over the Edge IPA and Giggle Juice Hazy IPA in stores year-round.
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