My husband and I just moved to the Charlotte/South End area and used Yelp to find a good place to sit down and eat. Tupelo was one of the top rated places and near our new home. \n\nComing from Connecticut, we were looking for some southern style cooking and a fun atmosphere....needless to say we were not disappointed. \n\nThe restaurant is decorated in a shabby chic style with distressed windows and doors hanging from the ceiling and had a very fun feel to it. The wait staff was so friendly and engaged in conversations about our move and were genuinely excited to have us there -- a big change from the New England style hospitality. \n\nThe food was absolutely delicious. The meal came with complimentary southern biscuits and blueberry jam which melted in our mouths, YUM! we also ordered the fried okra - not knowing what it was but at the suggestion of our waiter for a true southern experience. Also delicious. We both got the onion soup paired with a sandwich. I had the Uptown grill and my husband had the Shoo grilled cheese. We both loved our meal so much that we immediately decided this was going to be a regular place and a place to bring our families when they come visit.\n\nWE ARE STILL THINKING ABOUT OUR MEAL....Two days later.\n\nEAT HERE.