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 […]
After weeks of planning, shopping and celebrating – the big day is finally here! If you’re staying in town this weekend, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in the Queen City before Christmas day. Watch the magic of Cirque in Charlotte, finish any last-minute shopping at Front Porch Sundays night market, attend a […]
These restaurants still had openings at publication time! La Belle Helene and Church and Union 3-Course Prix-fixe menus Priced depending on your reservation start time (see flyers below) RESERVE on Open Table ~ LBH here and Church & Union here (limited avails)Hours of Operation: 5pm-2am with a NEW YEAR’S EVE LATE NIGHT option that starts […]
Charlottean Mac Brydon and his family create and sell tasty peanuts and snacks from their company BEAR FOOD, found at ABODE on East Blvd Shop Matthews jewelry designer Carol Goode at Paul Simon Women, in the Village at SouthPark Onward Reserve’s mens’ socks come from a family owned NC mill, and under $50 are a […]
If you’re still shopping, we’re here for it. (If you’re all finished, we’re jealous). Swing by one of our local boutiques for whatever’s left on your list and support our local retailers during this crucial time of their year. KK Bloom Blackhawk Hardware Bedside Manor Mint Museum Stores Onward Reserve ABODE The Buttercup
Ok, ok, we know he is perfectly able to dress himself, but if he’s like our guys, he’s not much for shopping. That’s where we come in, along with one of our favorite QC men’s stores, ONWARD RESERVE in the Park Road Shopping Center. And the holiday offers the perfect excuse to indulge in a […]
A trip to the bookstore can take care of your holiday shopping and give you the chance to stock up on buzzworthy books from this year. Check out our ideas for everyone on your list from your mother-in-law to your niece, and plenty of must-reads you’ll want to hunker down with this winter. The hottest […]
Last weekend was spoiled by rain, so let’s hope for clearer skies this time around. Stay busy with a free cookie event, Christmas markets, a holiday cooking class, brunch with Santa, an ugly Christmas sweater karaoke party, and much more. FEATURED EVENT Tosco Music Holiday PartyMonday, December 18, 7:30pA special Tosco Music tradition that turns […]
MEN. They are always the hardest to shop for. Ask a man what he wants for the holidays, and if he doesn’t say a new car, he’ll probably say he already has everything he needs. So for those men in your life ~ sons, grandsons, husbands, boyfriends, brothers, in laws, dads and more ~ we’ve […]
Nowhere does our One for You, One for Me gifting policy come into play more than when we’re trying to shop for the best girls in our lives – daughters, mothers, sisters, in-laws, friends – everything we want for them we also want for us. And that’s what makes this part fun, so, enjoy the […]
Here’s what you need to know to plan a lovely Christmas Eve dinner out at a local restaurant. Take your pick from several QC spots and keep out of the kitchen and out of Santa’s way. Scroll down for our picks on Sweet Treats to order for your Holiday festivities. La Belle Helene CHRISTMAS EVE […]
This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA. Who doesn’t love photos with Santa? We love looking back at those early years, even when the photos are of crying faces and squirming. But when they’re just the right age, the wonder and excitement is pure magic. 🙂 If this is a tradition your […]
