Found it!

I love indian food...it's a regular in my ethnic rotation with thai and sushi. I've eaten at lots of indian restaurants - all the Taj Mahals, Jewels of India, Babas and Kashmirs you can imagine. In the last couple of years, though, I've gravitated towards mondern and fusion indian restaurants whose offerings seem to be much more simple, fresh and healthy. I love the distinctive indian spices, but can do without all of the sauces made with heavy cream and ghee. And so gone are the days of the indian food coma ...

My favorite indian restaurant in Cincinnati is Cumin - a modern indian fusion restaurant. Just fabulous -- both in atmosphere (uber hip) and food (high quality). So, when moving to Charlotte, "find replacement modern indian restaurant" was definitely on my list of things to do and was thrilled to find and try Copper - modern indian restaurant - in Charlotte's Dillworth neighborhood. I am pleased to say that it is a fine replacement for Cumin! Copper does have some standard indian fare: very good garlic naan -- delicate, not doughy and not too buttery -- and yummy mango lassies (not sure of the plural sp? of lassi ...). I had a delicious slow-broiled salmon (unusual for an indian restaurant - and no points for guessing that I would order the salmon if its on any menu!) in a pureed spiced spinach with a paneer side. And the restaurant is in a really cool house will a great al fresco dining patio. I'll be going back quite soon ...