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Better Hurry on Christmas Eve Dine In and Open Christmas Day

Dec 13, 2021 | scoop team

If you haven’t booked your Christmas Eve dinner out on the town yet, you’ll want to get to it. We found the following spots still with seatings open and special menus for Christmas Eve and one favorite open on Christmas Day (hotel restaurants are basically your option here, scroll for more). Angeline’s Modern American, Italian-influenced […]


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Local Christmas Sweets & Treats to Give and Enjoy This Year

Nov 29, 2021 | scoop team

Support local, where the only supply chain issues are whether or not you can avoid eating these gorgeous, tasty treats before you gift them to the ones you love. Help spread the best kind of holiday cheer and joy right here in Charlotte when you shop a local maker, creator or vendor. Here are sweet […]


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Restaurants Opening, Closing, Cocktail Pop Ups + More Charlotte Food News for December

Nov 28, 2021 | scoop team

Now Open El Puro Cuban Restaurant – Madison Park now has a new Cuban restaurant. This spot brings to South Charlotte the glamour and elegance of pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Expect all of your favorite Cuban dishes. Emmy Squared Pizza – The new Plaza Midwood pizza spot has now opened a second location in South End. […]


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Winter 2021 Update: Heated Patios Around Charlotte

Nov 9, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Winter is just around the corner (I know, we can’t believe it either), but that shouldn’t stop you from living your best life dining al fresco. We’ve updated our heated patio options around town so you can get out and enjoy a happy & warm meal with fam & friends; organized by neighborhood for your […]


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It’s Not Too Late to Order Your Thanksgiving Sweets & Treats

Nov 5, 2021 | scoop team

Thanksgiving 2021! It’s creeping up and means a lot of shopping, cooking and cleaning. Since we’ve seen enough of the inside of our oven over the past 18 months to last a lifetime, we’re shopping around the QC for unique Charlotte sweets to enjoy this season. Here’s what we found: Pre-Order Pies from Angelines & […]



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Go Beyond The Basic. Celebrate Birthdays with These Unique Local Treats This Season

Nov 1, 2021 | scoop team

Charlotte is home to some amazing micro-businesses that you may miss if you’re not active on instagram or going to shopping pop ups, which we get, not everyone has the time. We’re showcasing some unique local biz on scoop this season, and want you to think outside the Birthday Cake box this year. Meet four […]


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Restaurants Opening This Month Plus More Charlotte Food News for November

Oct 31, 2021 | scoop team

Charlotte Restaurants Now Open Night Swim Coffee – From the team of Not Just Coffee and Undercurrent, Night Swim Coffee is now open in Oakhurst (10/23). Paparazzi CLT – As of October 16th, Charlotte’s University area now has a selfie bar with interactive selfie walls and photo booths, an eclectic dining menu, wraparound patios with […]


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Support Your Local Charlotte Coffee Shops

Oct 21, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Whether it’s your necessary start button in the morning, a vehicle to connect with friends, or you simply love the taste, Scoop has combed the Charlotte area for the best local coffee shops in each neighborhood. Be sure to try out our picks for the best local shops offering coffees, teas, and more below. UPTOWN […]


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Charlotte’s Best Happy Hours by Neighborhood (2021)

Oct 18, 2021 | 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. Charlotteans are good at finding the perfect balance between work and play. Once the clock strikes five, head to one of our top picks for Charlotte’s best happy hours. The round-up is […]


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Try Something New & Shop Local for Your Halloween Sweets This Year

Oct 11, 2021 | scoop team

What’s your favorite Halloween treat to have at home and to hand out? We’re an anti-candy-corn, full-size candy bar fam as a rule. Which does make us a popular house to stop by 🙂 But for our own personal Halloween celebration this year, we’re going to support local and shop some new & different and […]



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