In an unprecedented year for the restaurant industry, Charlotte has seen a number of beloved favorites close, while new openings faced the challenges of opening in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Going into December, here is the news you need to know about openings and closings, menu updates and foodie events to close out […]
There are so many fabulous local makers and creators releasing so many CLT and NC themed gifts for this year, it’s hard to pick and choose. We feature several on our new Charlotte online marketplace, ShopScoopCLT.com, where you can shop local anytime without a pop up. Instagram is also a great resource, as are the […]
Ugh. It’s so much fun when it’s happening, but then reality sets in and you want to get out and work that gigantic Thanksgiving meal off. So just what does it take? Well, for perspective, most Americans consume anywhere from 2,500 to 4,500 calories in the big Thanksgiving meal and day. It’s often twice your normal […]
Black Friday in person Outdoor Heated Tented Shopping at KK Bloom with Free Masks & Chick-Fil-A Safe shopping and fun will be had at this Selwyn Ave Black Friday Shopping Event. KK Bloom is at 2823 Selwyn Ave ~ the strip center with Reid’s and TCBY on the corner of Colony @ Selwyn. The center’s […]
Yet another holiday tradition challenged by the virus, trooping to the mall to stand in line for an hour to capture a crying photo of your little guys with the big guy. So cheesy yet so classic, so fun looking back year after year at the photos… it’s hard not to do it. However, many […]
When do you get your tree? Are you a Thanksgiving weekend IN followed by OUT on Christmas night type? Or don’t put up until the week before and out on Kings Day? I was always fascinated by the families who decorated their tree ON Christmas Eve as part of the ritual. And then went to […]
We’re thinking a few things will never change about Thanksgiving: we’ll eat too much, crave some time out of the kitchen by Friday, and be ready for holiday shopping and decorating before the leftovers are put away. If that’s you, or if you’re simply looking for some activities to fill your holiday week, read on […]
For their 95th anniversary year, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) spent 95 consecutive hours last week volunteering in our community. Yes, that means women got up at 2:00 a.m. to keep the hours going. In a year like no other, they wanted to live out their mission and help other organizations throughout the […]
This year, you can shop South End Small Business Saturday(s) all holiday season long, with Saturday pop up markets at the Design Center and at Atherton Mill Plaza. Here’s the scoop. Small Business Saturday may look a little different this year, but the concept is the same: Shopping small is supporting a big dream. As […]
With comfy clothes replacing cocktail attire this holiday season, we’ll have plenty of time to cozy up with a book and wrap up the latest bestsellers to put underneath the tree. The year’s hottest titles include a sequel to a Southern literature classic, a new romance by a blockbuster North Carolina author and a highly […]
Have you ever tried pickling onions? I started doing this recently and I.Am.In.Love. I’m also that person who craved anything vinegar-y during my pregnancies, but that’s beside the point. There’s something about the sweet and sour mixture – it brings foods up another level. Oh, and that other thing is that it’s SO easy to […]
There’s no better time to get out and enjoy the fall temperatures and Charlotte’s safer open-air events than this weekend. Read on for more than 20 in-person and virtual ways to enjoy the weekend. OPENINGS Protagonist in Lower South End – Opening Nov. 18 Make plans to celebrate the opening weekend of Protagonist Brewing in […]
