Here’s what you need to know this week in food news around the QC: Happy Hour at Firebirds Every Day of the Week Firebird’s is now having Happy Hour 7 Days a Week. You can happy it up with specially priced bar bites in their FIREBAR® and on the patio. Plus, their drink specials are still […]
Happy Halloween week. I’m looking forward to stashing all the Kit Kat’s and Reece’s away this week, and I have my fingers crossed that the candy high is too long lasting for the kids. Lots more fun happenings this week AFTER Halloween as well…don’t miss out. No School for CMS on Halloween (10/31) – Teacher Workday […]
Fall weather has finally arrived in Charlotte, and along with the crisp mornings and colorful leaves come some great new trends. One of the hottest trends right now is patches. Editors and bloggers alike are showcasing denim patches on jeans, playful badge patches on denim (also seen on tee shirts and bomber jackets) as well as the always […]
*Our Best Hikes original post updated Summer 2019* Going on a hike is really just a walk through the woods of varied length, intensities, and altitude changes. So why does it seem that there’s a barrier to entry for this activity? Many have a perception that you have to be a nearly-professional outdoorsman to enjoy […]
Leaves changing, apples ripening, and temperatures dipping send many Charlotteans literally running for the hills… but in a good way. If you’re lucky enough to have a go-to mountain rental or, even better, a home of your own in the High Country, I envy you. A trip to the mountains for me means researching the […]
Here’s the first thing you need to know. Everyone is doing it. Preparing for the tests. On their own, outside of what the school may be doing. Whether they are self-tutoring or group tutoring or private tutoring, not many students sally forth into the ACT or the SAT with zero prep. Like it or not, […]
It’s hard to believe that October is already drawing to a close but luckily there is a fantastic hint of a chill in the air. This means cooler weather is on its way so you can finally break out your cute sweaters, booties, and that wonderful new cashmere scarf. If your fall and winter wardrobe […]
You might miss it if you’re not looking for it. Tucked between Outback Steakhouse and The Fresh Market on East Boulevard, lays a sleeping giant ready to build your biceps, crank up the cardio, and destroy (in a good way) your delts: 9Round Dilworth. 9Round is a boxing gym for the Average Joes and Janes of […]
It’s that time of year…the holiday merchandise, events and sales are starting to trickle into Charlotte stores, starting with Halloween this weekend of course. For those of you getting a head start on your December decorating, head to John Dabb’s Annual Holiday Sale this Saturday. Early birds, now is the time to take full advantage […]
Is it just us, or does Halloween seem extra festive this year? Celebrate with a spooky good line-up of must do events. Our guide to where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte: Growl-O-Ween South End Thursday, October 27 Bulldog Beer & Wine – South End Even your four-legged bffs can […]
The enchanting Mr. Puck was in CLT last week doing several personal appearances at his QC outpost, WP Kitchen & Bar in Phillips Place. We wrote about it here, and we also attended the evening fundraiser at WP K+B for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The food was delicious (you really need to get […]
If you’re spending your time around town during Thanksgiving this year, then you should plan on going to the Thanksgiving Day Parade that runs down Tryon Street in the morning on Turkey Day. Here’s something you may not know: You [or the people crowding up your house] can be costumed walkers or ride on the […]
