Ayesha and Stephen Curry made major moves in their hometown today. The power couple opened three new restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte, NC, each bringing something special to the city’s dining scene. Ayesha’s Sweet July Cafe launched this morning with a menu of Caribbean-inspired breakfast and lunch dishes, including coconut chia seed pudding, Jamaican beef patties, and crème brûlée Danish. The cafe will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s the second Sweet July location for Ayesha, following the Santa Monica opening in May 2026.
Stephen’s bourbon-forward bar The Eighth Rule is expanding from its San Francisco debut in 2025 to the Charlotte location, bringing elevated food and drink offerings to the Queen City. Bourbon Steak is also opening at the Ritz-Carlton as part of the trio. All three restaurants are developed in partnership with Michelin-starred restaurateur and chef Michael Mina and The MINA Group, ensuring that culinary excellence is at the heart of each concept. This isn’t just business for the Currys—both were raised in Charlotte and met during high school, making this homecoming particularly meaningful.
The Curry restaurants represent something bigger than just celebrity dining ventures. They show how successful athletes and entrepreneurs are building legacies beyond their primary careers, investing in their communities, and creating spaces where people gather. Stephen summed it up perfectly, saying The Eighth Rule expansion to Charlotte is exciting because“it’s a city that not only holds a special place in mine and my family’s heart, but it’s filled with incredible energy and culture.”Have you tried any Ayesha Curry restaurants before, or is this your first chance to experience her Caribbean cuisine?
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