Have you had some time to detox after your Memorial Day BBQs? Good, because this week’s round up is full of good eats, food festivals, cooking classes and good old fashioned fun. Grab your appetites and join us at these happenings going on in the QC: Piedmont Row Farmers Market Opens Wednesday, June 3 […]
On Thursday, June 11 the Young Affiliates of the Mint, in conjunction with the Young Ambassadors of the Council for Children’s Rights, will celebrate the power of education, culture and art on the children of our community with their Envision & Empower event. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the issues facing […]
Memorial Day sneaks up on us early this year – you may not have even had time yet to reunite with all your sundresses and sandals. But it’s time to raise a glass to the season of beach trips, cookouts and laid-back living this weekend. Whether you’re heading to the coast or celebrating the return […]
Just in case you needed an excuse to order a round of chips, salsa and a fresh squeezed margarita, Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Tuesday and is the perfect excuse for a mid-week fiesta. We’ve got the scoop on what’s going on at Charlotte’s go-to Mexican restaurants and fun Cinco de Mayo events you […]
Summer is on its way folks. The best part of our wonderful town is Lake Norman! If you don’t already own a boat, then renting one is probably on your summer to do list. We have put together some info for you to help make that desire a reality. Complete Lake Norman boat rental fleet with […]
Does it feel like Spring yet? A sure sign of warmer weather and longer days is a market overflowing with blooms, fresh produce and other local goodies. And here in Charlotte, we love our farmers markets from urban groceries to roadside stands. We’ve got the fresh scoop on when and where you can shop your favorites: Charlotte […]
If you didn’t already have a spring break trip on your calendar, the recent #snomg weather surely inspired you to book a getaway. You’ll need a juicy beach read to go with your fruity umbrella drink, whether it’s a page-turning thriller or a Southern novel. Here’s a list of the hottest titles for your beach […]
It is the firm philosophy of all scoopcharlotte staff that any excuse to party is a good thing. With that in mind, even though I have seen a grand total of 2 of the Oscar-Nominated films this year, I am still absolutely throwing a party with the girlfriends to drink champagne, criticize the ball gowns and eye-roll at […]
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? How would you like a sexy night on the town in a hot little vehicle courtesy of HENDRICK PORSCHE? Forget sitting on the couch in your jammies waiting for the ball to drop while listening to the roaring crowd in Times Square. Wouldn’t you rather listen to a […]
Although we have yet to really see fall colors here, don’t let that keep you from taking a little day trip to see Fall in all of its mountain glory other places in our state. If you wait until it looks like Fall here [usually around the middle of November, am I right?] many of the gorgeous leaves […]
Contributed by guest blogger & general girl-around-town Jenna Gribble. Check her blog at HelloImJenna.com: Craft beer and brew pubs seem to be everywhere I look. Everyone is making their own beers these days. So when the scoopcharlotte Editor asked me to find out about Charlotte’s Best Brew Pubs, I figured fine. Then, I thought, […]
Don’t just watch the leaves change from inside this year…get out there! Experience what Southern Living considers the South’s best Season with these pick your own pumpkin and apple spots near Charlotte. Whether you’re looking for a place to explore with the kids or a fun day date, here are our best picks: Best spot […]
