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We’re almost halfway through January aka the longest month of the year. But we’re not letting the winter blues stop us from making the most out of this weekend. On our To Do list is to celebrate an American hero, watch as a Disney classic comes to life, shop local, dance the night away at a […]

Kki and snowboard season is in full swing in the mountains, and you can plan your trip to any of these 10 nearby winter resort areas near Charlotte with our complete guide. We’ve got the latest snow conditions, lodging recommendations and even what to do and eat while you’re there. Updated 2/12/24 Note: We’ve done […]

Dining out is a mosaic of flavors, ambiance, and shared moments. As a scoop follower, you probably love to dine out and do it often. A less familiar element is the practice of bringing your own bottle of wine to restaurants. Why would you even do this? How should you approach it if you do? […]

If one of your new year’s resolutions for 2024 is to eat healthier ~ and who’s isn’t ~ you know that a great salad can be one of your best choices. It’s a common misconception that a veggie-packed bowl has to be basic and boring, but that isn’t the case at all for the salads […]

The word on 2024 resolutions is…a WORD. Some call it a nudge word and some just pick a word that best captures their vision for next year. Our @WomenofCLT are no exception – most report that they’re focusing on a word or two to express their goals both personal and business for the upcoming year. […]

Move over, old-school cafeterias. Charlotte has hopped on the food hall trend with six markets just in our immediate area. Unsure of where to start? Our Scoop guide to Charlotte food halls shares the need-to-know information, from parking to which is best for a family outing, pre-show dinner and drinks, a full day adventure and […]

It’s the first weekend of the new year, so let’s make it a great one! Kick off 2024 by trying something new-to-you like goat yoga or ice skating, or create new traditions like seeing Shen Yun, hitting the Comedy Show, or attending the First Friday Gallery Crawl. Plenty is happening this weekend in the Queen […]

For us, there’s no better way to kick off a brand new year than with a fresh look ahead at a month of new openings, menus and events shaping the Charlotte culinary scene this January 2024. Read on for the must-know foodie info to kick off the new year. Openings & Closings Schreiber’s on Rye, […]

Whatever your reason for eating gluten-free, it’s no secret that it can be a struggle to find new and exciting dishes and restaurants to accommodate your needs. The good news is that more and more Charlotte restaurants have become inclusive to all dietary restrictions. If you’re looking for your new favorite gluten-free meal in the […]

New year, new you, right? One increasingly popular way to start the New Year is to participate in Dry January — aka, drinking no alcohol for the month of January. Not only will this tradition help you feel energized and rested after the holidays, there are lots health and lifestyle benefits to taking a break […]

Get hungry Charlotte, 2024 is going to be filled with MANY delicious openings. From all new concepts to brick and motor expansions, we’ve rounded up the restaurant openings you need to know about. Oh, and we asked our favorite food influencers what their most anticipated opening is. Scroll down to see what they had to […]

What a delicious year it was! 2023 was all about pushing the culinary boundary here in the Queen City. Let’s just say, our appetites were satisfied! While 2024 is expected to have even more hot openings, let’s take a second to reflect on all that 2023 brought to the Queen City’s food scene. Here’s our […]