08/28/2026
Axios Charlotte COMING SOON: Chef Andres Kaifer of
Customshop is teaming up with longtime friend and Miami chef Michael Beltran to open Roe & Olivia's in Lower South End later this year.
WHY IT MATTERS: The restaurant will bring together two chefs with ties to acclaimed restaurants in Charlotte and Miami under one roof.
CONTEXT: Kaifer owns Customshop in Elizabeth. Beltran is behind Miami restaurants Ariete and Chug’s Diner.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Roe & Olivia’s will serve contemporary American food influenced by the chefs’ Cuban and Spanish roots and seasonal ingredients.
The 3,644-square-foot restaurant will have about 120 seats, including patio seating. The chefs envision it as an all-occasion spot, from solo cocktails and snacks to business dinners and larger weekend gatherings.
STOP BY: Roe & Olivia’s will open in late 2026 at 3531
Dewitt Lane, in the former Giovanna’s space in LosoVillage