Which local restaurant did VP Kamala Harris visit on her trip to Charlotte?
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When Vice President Kamala Harris visited Charlotte on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, she wasn’t here just to talk about the importance of supporting mental health services in schools.
She also stopped by a local favorite restaurant: Leah & Louise at Camp North End.
The local restaurant spotting was first reported by WSOC’s Joe Bruno.
Leah & Louise focuses on Southern flavors inspired by Mississippi River Valley foodways. It’s owned by four-time James Beard-nominated chef Gregory Collier and his wife and business partner, Subrina Collier. The highly acclaimed restaurant was also recognized by Esquire magazine and made the New York Times’ list of 50 best restaurants in America in 2022.
What did Harris order at Leah & Louise? Collier told QCity Metro all about his team’s last-minute rush to accommodate the VP’s surprise visit, including the dish and dessert that was prepared for her.
Harris said that she liked the vibes offered at Camp North End. A video posted on X by Tesho Akindele shows the vice president standing outside of retailer Lokal. “Tell me what else is happening here,” Harris said in the video. After a representative of Camp North End explained the property’s history, she said “This is such a neat property. I love this.”
Then, gesturing around the area, Harris said “This is really great. I can feel it, I feel it.”
