Governor Cooper has extended Phase 2 of his reopening plan for another 5 weeks. Although our numbers are beginning to show signs of stabilization thanks to current precautions, the Governor will continue to monitor cases to see a decline before moving forward with additional re-openings. This is not happy news, we know. With the number […]
Ella Culpepper and Mae Strauss are the Charlotte high school seniors behind The Baker & The Scribe Baking Co. They started the Baker & The Scribe early this summer during lockdown, to share a love of baking and art with Charlotte. Their twist on the cookie biz is that their custom hand-iced cookies come with […]
Pregnant women, unfortunately, have to deal with a myriad of aches and pains, but perhaps none more common than lower back pain. According to the National Institute of Health, about half of all pregnant women (although some studies estimate up to 90 percent!) will suffer from lower back pain at some point. About one-third of […]
The constant barrage of coronavirus news can be anxiety-inducing. Information fills our televisions, radios and social media feeds. Taking it all in can become overwhelming. But in the Union County home of Dr. Rupal Badalyan, she and her four children pull up the World Health Organization’s website to take a look at the daily numbers […]
The summer fun continues this week with plenty of ways to explore, whether you plan to venture out or stay in. From new openings to virtual film festivals, here’s what to do and where to go this weekend: VENTURING OUT Visit SkyBar by David Burke on opening weekend New York award-winning chef and restaurateur David […]
Store Openings & Closings: It appears that LUNA Phillips Place has closed. We checked with the property manager and they confirmed that the store is not open, but we were not able to reach our Luna contacts to confirm. Website is down, emails are down. In happier news, micro stores continue to open at Centro […]
Believe it or not, we’re already most of the way through summer 2020. Sure, it may look different than expected, but there’s still time and plenty of ways to explore and support Charlotte’s local restaurants. Here’s what’s new, what’s opening soon and the foodie events you need to know for the month of August. OPEN […]
On the hunt for ways to spend the first weekend of August? Look no further. Whether you’re venturing out or staying in, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities to fill your next summer weekend in Charlotte. VENTURING OUT Enjoy a staycation at the Grand Bohemian Hotel The anticipated Uptown hotel destination will open […]
Park Road Shopping Center Sidewalk Sale this weekend. THURSDAY JULY 30 — SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2020 You heard it here first. Starts Thursday, with varying deals and discounts from some of the stores at PRSC. Details are still a bit vague, we’re not clear on which stores are participating, and we’re not seeing a lot […]
While we all aim to stay safe this summer, the hunt is on for weather-proof outdoor dining destinations. Keep your cool this summer at these covered patios in and around Charlotte: CHARLOTTE Charlotte Beer Garden1300 S. Tryon St. Ruby Sunshine332 West Bland Street Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo (partially covered)220 E Trade Street El Thrifty1115 N Brevard […]
If your usual take out spots are starting to leave you looking for new options, use this list to support local Charlotte black owned, women and family owned restaurants and food spots. A few are open for dine in, all are available for to go food, or consider booking one of the food trucks for […]
From new openings to drive-in concerts and culinary events, there’s plenty to explore this weekend. Beat the heat with more than 20 virtual and in-person things to do this weekend in Charlotte. VENTURING OUT Grab a craft cocktail at STIR in South End Make your reservation now for South End’s newest hotspot. Located in the […]
