Candese Charles

Candese Charles

Staff Writer

Candese Charles first fell in love with journalism in the second grade, when she started the Charles Gazette. Since then, her career as a journalist has taken her to TV screens in New Orleans, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas. She believes that a good story has the power to change the world or at least change the way you think about food. Food is a love language for her, as both her father and brother are chefs. Originally from Los Angeles, after a trek across the country for her career as a TV news reporter, she's happy to call North Las Vegas home. When she's not writing about the hottest and newest restaurants, she's spending time with her family, catching concerts and music festivals, or brunching with her besties. She's excited to bring you a delicious bite of the next big restaurant.

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Restaurants

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar will open near the University District.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

Pour Decisions Craft Coffee and Beer is slated to open its first Texas location in the Houston Heights.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is expected to open along Paradise Rd.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

Detroit Corned Beef has gained momentum throughout the Las Vegas Valley through its food truck.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

The Riot Comedy Club is vacating the Rudyard’s after six years of operation at the pub.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

Sal e Brasa is slated to open in the former Chaco’s Tex-Mex space in the Uptown Houston/Galleria area.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 16, 2026
Retail

Aqua Pool Supply is planning to open its second Nevada store in Summerlin.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

Panera Bread is set to reopen at least seven recently closed locations with the help of a new-to-market franchisee group…

By Candese CharlesJuly 16, 2026
Retail

Club Pilates franchisee group, Spartan Fitness Holdings, the world’s largest Club Pilates franchisee is behind the…

By Candese CharlesJuly 15, 2026
Restaurants

Grill Nine, a popular Korean BBQ and premium steakhouse, already has two locations serving the Las Vegas Valley.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 15, 2026
Retail

4Ever Young has entered a multi-unit agreement to expand into Las Vegas.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 15, 2026
Restaurants

Shook Shakery plans to four locations this year.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 15, 2026
Restaurants

Char is one of Houston’s first Vietnamese dining concepts inspired by the traditional Bò 7 Món experience.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 14, 2026
Restaurants

Pho Prime is planning an October grand opening.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 14, 2026
Retail

Pilates Addiction is expected to open on Old Katy Road across from Memorial City Mall.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 14, 2026
Retail

Island Pacific Seafood Market will take over the former sits of the 99 Ranch Market.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 14, 2026
Retail

Millennial Furniture is slated to open its second Las Vegas Valley store.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 13, 2026
Restaurants

Jin’s Korean BBQ is working on the interior of its new location this month.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 13, 2026
Restaurants

Josephine’s Restaurant and Lounge is expected to open this fall.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 10, 2026
Retail

The Vibe Tasting Lounge is expected to open in Plaza North.…

By Candese CharlesJuly 10, 2026

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