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Local Holiday Sweets & Treats to Make Your Days Merry & Bright

Dec 3, 2022 | scoop team

Shop our favorite local bakers and bakeries for your desserts and sweet treats to spread holiday cheer as well as support local this year. Thoughtful Baking Co Pies, Savory Quiches, Cheesecake, Crisp & more. Orders open until 12/20 with three options for pick up on 12/23  10a-12p |  TBC Kitchen (901 Berryhill Rd) | Regional Farmer’s Market, Building […]


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December Restaurant Openings, Food News and Events for Your Calendar

Nov 30, 2022 | Allison

Whether it’s an anticipated grand opening, cocktail menu or cooking class, close out 2022 by venturing out of your comfort zone and trying something new. We’ve made it easy with our guide to December’s restaurant openings, news and events. BUZZWORTHY OPENINGS LimaniOpen Now – SouthPark Limani, the stunning Mediterranean restaurant with locations in New York […]


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Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day + Take Out Picks for Your Turkey Day Meal

Nov 8, 2022 | scoop team

Charlotte Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Church and Union Charlotte 11am-9pm 3-course prix-fixe menu  $70 per person | $30 children 12 and under Reservations HERE La Belle Helene  11am-9pm 3-course prix-fixe menu $70 per person | $30 children 12 and under optional wine pairing will be available  Reservations HERE Red Salt by David Burke Thanksgiving day […]



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Here’s Our November Food News You Can Use. Openings, Coming Soons, Foodie Events & More

Oct 31, 2022 | Allison

With a new month ahead, set your sights (and appetites) on trying the newest flavors around the Queen City. Read on for the latest in Charlotte restaurant openings, news, events and more. OPEN NOW & COMING SOON Duckworth’s SouthPark – In soft opening now Via Facebook The newest location for the popular location spot known […]


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It’s Here. Our Heated Patios Update for Winter 2022

Oct 28, 2022 | Veronica LeMaster

One of our favorite things to do? Dine al fresco. Just because the temps are dropping doesn’t mean that has to come to an end this winter. We’ve updated our heated patio options for Fall/Winter 2022 in Charlotte and areas beyond. So get out and enjoy a warm, happy meal with the ones you love; […]


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Our Favorite Fall Cocktails & Mocktails

Oct 26, 2022 | Veronica LeMaster

We searched the Queen City for the best Fall inspired cocktails to celebrate the season’s change. We’ve also included a list of some great alcohol-free offerings in Charlotte right now, for those not looking to drink alcohol. Here’s what we found: Our Favorite Cocktails For Fall 2022 Viracocha at Mariposa (Uptown) This new cocktail at […]


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A New Girl’s Guide to Charlotte Breweries

Oct 21, 2022 | Allison

Whether you’re new to town, new to breweries or just in search of the latest openings, we figured it was time for a refresh of our Scoop Girl’s Guide to Charlotte area breweries. We’ve touched on a few of our favorite newcomers and tried and true staples in this latest round-up. New to Town Breweries […]


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Support Local Coffee! Enjoy Our Robust Coffee Community at These QC Spots

Oct 16, 2022 | scoop team

Guest Post Contribution by Taylor J of @cltjcoffeetour_ The craft coffee scene in Charlotte is booming – local coffee shops and roasters are popping up all over the city. Coffee shops are in our lives for a variety of reasons these days – working remotely, catching up with friends, visiting local pop-ups within the shops, […]


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Where to Go to Lunch This Month

Oct 12, 2022 | Veronica LeMaster

Let’s Go To Lunch. Rarely have four words been the cause of so much back and forthing via text. Yes we love to lunch, but we can never decide where to go. To make your decision a little easier, we did the hard work and ventured out to find the best spots to spend your […]


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Best Charlotte Happy Hours by Neighborhood (2022)

Oct 10, 2022 | Veronica LeMaster

You have landed on an ‘old’ article and the info below may not still be accurate. Please link thru here for our latest update. If you’ve just gotten off of a long day of work and are looking to relax, or you’re searching for spots to hang out with friends, you’ve come to the right […]


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