Jimmy Butler, a basketball player for the Miami Heat, shares a passion for excellent coffee with two of our reporters.

Factoring into the story: Butler attended last week’s In-Season Tournament match versus the Hornets. The 111-105 victory over the Hornets was aided by his 32nd point of the season.

Before the Hornets game, he had dinner at Alexander Mike’s, went to Night Swim, and HEX in Camp North End while in Charlotte.Butler and our crew have been thoroughly enjoying HEX. In no particular sequence, here are the six most delicious meals we had this month.

Yogurt with granola from HEXSomething about me is that I’m going to get a bowl of yogurt. On top of that, HEX’s rocks. This one features apples as the seasonal fruit, along with sweet taro yogurt and a generous amount of granola. What a delightful sight! Protein, carbohydrates, lipids, plus a touch of matcha for good measure! To cut through the sugar, I drink it with an iced latte. — Reporter McKenzie RankinYosai made with truffles from Menya DarumaI needed some spiritual soup after being unwell for two weeks. An enticing truffle vegetarian ramen option caught my eye; it was delicious and just what I needed while I was sick, but next time I think I’d go with the pork. As a carnivore, I am. — Reporter Ashley Mahoney onNew Zealand Cafe’s Lobster King Roll On the day following Thanksgiving, I was in the mood for something light, so I grabbed lunch at New Zealand Cafe. For its reasonable prices and delicious, freshly prepared food, it is one of my go-to restaurants. For $16.95 and $8.75, respectively, I got the Lobster King Roll and the Crazy Roll. —Reporter Alexis ClintonSilverlake Ramen’s Karaage BowlAs a quick snack after my visit to Skiptown, I stopped by Silverlake Ramen. I purchased the $8.75 regular-sized Karaage Bowl. Spicy aioli and teriyaki sauce top fried chicken served over rice. Easy, satisfying, and delicious. ― Journalist Alexandria Sands