365 Things to Do in Charlotte - Mert's Heart and Soul Charlotte, NC:  Dining | Uptown | Southern, New Southern Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Mert's Heart and Soul is one of my favorite restaurants in the Queen City.  It is also one of the most sought after dining destinations in all of Charlotte.  Mert's offers their award-winning macaroni and cheese, sweet, buttery cornbread, shrimp and grits, mouth-watering southern fried chicken and even delectable black-eyed pea patties.   Mert’s has been featured on Diners & Dives & Around … Continue reading...