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Plus: New renderings of Second Ward Medical High School; Bank of America Stadium renovation timeline and ‘experience center’; Charlotte tops in office-using employment; BofA’s Gateway Village plans

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In today’s edition:

• Is a steakhouse battle incoming for Charlotte?

• A look at the upcoming Second Ward Medical High School in uptown

• Details about Tepper Sports and Entertainment’s Legacy Union and stadium plans

• How Charlotte’s office market stacks up to other CRE markets

• A wrap-up of land deals and real estate news from us and other sources

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New ‘see-and-be-seen’ steakhouse Guard and Grace will open 10 floors up in an apartment tower — setting up a potential rivalry with SouthPark’s Steak 48

by Tony Mecia

In a city known for its steakhouses, Steak 48 in SouthPark has been the undeniable king. It is routinely packed, popular with celebrities and widely recognized on “best restaurants” lists.

But it soon could be getting a rival atop the steak food chain.