"Carpe diem," Horatio wrote in the first century - "quam minimum credula postero."
If you know the second half of the quote, you can better appreciate not only the poet/philosopher's work, but the Charlotte restaurant named for its beginning: Seize the day - put as little trust as possible in tomorrow.




With intricate woodwork and lighting befitting its 50-year-old site, this restaurant offers New American cooking, with varied influences and a noteworthy support of the vegetarian. Nice attention to texture and color is evident. Save room for exquisite desserts. Non-smoking. (Full review)