2008 Official Visitors Guide to Cabarrus, North Carolina

Quaker Steak & Lube. Located on Bruton Smith Blvd.(Speedway Blvd.) near Lowe’s Motor Speedway. From its gas-nozzle door handles to race cars suspended from the ceiling, this race-themed restaurant celebrates fast cars, cool motorcycles and hot wings. Adding to the authenticity of its decor is a 1924 Indian motorcycle from WWII. 7731 Gateway Lane, Concord. 704-979-5823. www.quakersteak.com R&R Barbecue. Real local ﬂavor, a neighborhood eatery where it’s not uncommon to see race teams from Hendrick or Roush or Ganassi feasting on double cheeseburgers. A ﬁ nger licking favorite that ranks among the area’s top barbecue restaurants. 755 Pitt School Rd., Concord. 704-786-1123. Rocky River Grille. This stunning restaurant in the new Embassy Suites offers come-as-you-are dining upgraded to ﬁ rst class. New world tastes meet classic American cuisine in a charged atmosphere with hip comfort. The restaurant and lounge overlook scenic Rocky River Golf Club, enhancing the dining experience. 5400 John Q Hammons Drive, Concord. 704-454-1725. Ruby’s Dinner Club at the Wedgwood Room. A place where you can take a 2-hour hiatus from your hectic life to enjoy gourmet food and great live jazz music. Full menu of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Sample entrees include Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops, Herb and Lemon Butter Salmon, and Orange Glais Game Hens. Only open Saturdays, 6:30-11 pm. In Historic Downtown Concord, 9 Union St. N Concord. 704-786-2123. www.rubysdinnerclub.net Sweet Pea Café. The region’s only organic and vegetarian restaurant. Extensive menu uses local foods whenever possible. Come for daily specials, organic beers on tap and organic wines by the glass or bottle. Closed Sunday. 16 Union Street South, Concord. 704-795-5500. Union Street Bistro. This upscale dining establishment in historic downtown Concord excels in delectable cuisine ranging from steaks to seafood to salads and desserts. Menu specialties include Carolina Grouper, Tuscan Chicken and the chef’s signature Crab Cakes. 48 Union St., Concord. 704-795-4902. The Wine Room at Afton Village. A wine bar and retail shop where you can enjoy a ﬁ ne glass of wine (or beer) with delicious appetizers, or purchase wine to take home and enjoy. 5401 Village Drive, Concord. (704) 782-9463. www.wine-room.net 10 V is it ou r webs it e a t www. v i s i t c a b a r r u s .co m http://www.quakersteak.com http://www.wine-room.net http://www.rubysdinnerclub.net http://www.visitcabarrus.com

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Getting Here Bed & Breakfast Inns Campgrounds & RV Parks Hotels Dining Concord Mills Historic Downtown Concord Kannapolis 600 Racing Backing Up Classics Museum Sam Bass Gallery Concord Motorsport Park Curb Museum of Motorsports & Music Hendrick Motorsports Museum Lowe’s Motor Speedway NASCAR SpeedPark Racing & Driving Experiences Roush Racing Museum Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Golf Courses Parks Professional Sports Reed Gold Mine More Historic Sites Quick Trips

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