This is just about the time each year when we all think of buying a beautiful lake or mountain house. Summer is quickly approaching and getting away to a cool, waterfront home just seems like a divine way to escape and relax. Typically, when Charlotteans think about living on “The Lake”, we think about Lake […]
From pizza to pinot, The ‘Tyne is poplin’ this week. Here’s what’s going on in the 28277: EAT Inizio Pizza Napoletana 1020 Providence Road (Providence Commons shopping center) Far from your typical pizza joint, Inizio will make you rethink the way you view a classic pie. Ingredients are imported directly from Italy, placed on a […]
Ballantyne is more than just your average suburb. The rapidly growing area at the southern tip of Charlotte has developed a restaurant, bar and shopping scene all its own. And since new places you need to know about are opening in Ballantyne every week, scoop is giving the 28277 a monthly update all its own. […]
Nothing screams summer’s almost here more than a sunny day spent picking fresh fruit at a farm close to home. Luckily for us, there are plenty of options in and near the Queen City. Use our guide to ” pick your own ” produce farms in Charlotte to start planning your outings now. It’s not […]
We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We’re within driving distance from some of the best beaches on the East Coast and most sought-after views and attractions in the North Carolina […]
It’s official. Food trucks have taken the Queen City by storm. Lucky for everyone jonesing for a gooey Pig Mac sandwich, the mobile kitchen revolution once reserved for Uptown workers and South End partiers has expanded in every direction. Now hungry Charlotteans can enjoy their favorites wherever they are, with new food truck gatherings in neighborhoods […]
Did spring break creep up on you? Are you staring down the barrel of a full week of your kids laying on the couch staring at their phones like zombies? No worries — we’ve scouted out some last-minute getaway options that are just a short drive away. These adorable vacation rentals are all close to the beach and/or […]
If you have ever found yourself lamenting the fact that there are not enough hours in the day or days in the week, this is not the month to whine. 2016 is a Leap Year, so we have 29 days instead of the usual 28 in February to pack in those to-do list stragglers. In […]
This weekend’s wintery mix may shut down some Charlotte area businesses, but some local hotspots are still cooking and pouring for adventurous residents. If you can walk or get there safely, here’s a list of restaurants and breweries that are open on January 22: Note: We will continue to update this list as we get more […]
Get a huge dose of holiday cheer with a quick getaway to the mountains this weekend or next. From lights displays to gingerbread displays, the Biltmore at Christmas and shopping galore, here are our top picks for a very merry weekend: Deck the Halls The carol will take on a new meaning once you see […]
In the rush and stress of the holiday season, sometimes it’s difficult to dig deep and find that so-called holiday spirit. Which is why one of my favorite things to do is pile the family in the car and drive around to see local light displays. I don’t mean the ones you have to wait in […]
It’s not often you have access to a photo tour inside the Biltmore mansion, especially at Christmas. Thanks to Mark File of ROMANTIC ASHEVILLE,here’s our inside look at the Biltmore holiday display this year. Road Trip Anyone? Guest Post from Mark File, RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide It’s the most wonderful time of the year at America’s […]
