Charlotte, North Carolina · Fine Dining
Bird Pizzeria
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The Black-owned Charlotte pizzeria that turned a pandemic project into one of America's most celebrated pies.
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Bird Pizzeria
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A husband-and-wife-owned neighborhood pizzeria serving deeply browned East Coast-style whole pies with seasonal local toppings, plus salads and a small dining room in a historic Optimist Park building.
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It gives Charlotte visitors a nationally recognized food pilgrimage with an intimate, owner-led feel and a concise menu that rewards intentional planning.
The Sanctuary Story
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2022/01/06/black-owned-pizzeria-now-open-in-former-strudel-shop-space-in-optimist-park-283838
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Press & Recognition
"Included in The New York Times' 22 best pizza places in the United States (2024)"
"Charlotte Magazine named the Thompsons 2024 Charlotteans of the Year after the restaurant's national recognition and expansion."
Included in The New York Times' 22 best pizza places in the United States (2024)
Charlotte Magazine named the Thompsons 2024 Charlotteans of the Year after the restaurant's national recognition and expansion.
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