Kickstand

Driving through the streets of Charlotte you find yourself dodging the usual obstacles when driving-- road work and crazy drivers -- but the thing that separates Charlotte from other cities is that you also have to be extremely careful of hitting runners and CYCLISTS. This entire city seems to be obsessed with fitness and cycling, and this restaurant embraces the obsession.

Kickstand is a bar/restaurant that is decorated with different bicycles in addition to the normal beer signs. The menu includes a large selection from local breweries, heavenly sweet potato tots, and a decent selection of gourmet burgers. The walls are covered in cycling decor and televisions with a guarantee to supply you with any sports entertainment you desire.

When the food came to the table, it looked and smelled so good that I could not wait to start digging in! The half eaten picture above is a result of not waiting for after the picture. The sweet potato tots dipped in the Maple Brown Sugar syrup are an absolute must. I ordered their Cross-Country burger which is basted with a citrus bbq sauce and topped with guacamole, pepper jack, and a jalapeño cilantro spread. I would definitely recommend this burger.

Danielle enjoyed a burger called the Booty Burger. This charitable burger is the kind that gives back to society in more ways than just being delicious. $1 from every booty burger sold supports the 24 Hour of Booty charities. 24 hours of booty is a 24 hour charity cycling event where participants raise money to fight cancer by cycling the booty loop as many laps as they can. The charity collaborated with Kickstand to make this turkey burger topped with pimento cheese, fresh avocado and a mild jalapeño cilantro spread.

Final word: If you're looking for the perfect place to enjoy a gourmet burger with a local brew and your favorite team on the TV, Kickstand is the place you're looking for.