Restaurant Postcards - 1989

"Tastefully Charlotte" was a series of six photo postcards issued as a set in 1989. From the lens of Diane Davis, they represented a great profile of several iconic Charlotte eateries of the time. The good news is that today, half of them are still in operation and thriving.

Ivey's Soda Shop

A nice peek into the popular soda shop located in the downtown Ivey's. Soda shops were all the rage during this time, and the one at Ivey's was one of the most popular in the city. These images are all from the mid-1950's.

1997's Top Restaurants

An interesting look back from 1997 of the 50 best restaurants in Charlotte. The eating landscape has changed tremendously over the last 15 years. So many of these places listed are long gone.