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The Scoop on the Best Ice Cream in Charlotte

Jun 3, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

It’s going to be a toasty summer, which means we’re obliged to eat all the ice cream to cool down, right? Here are the best ice cream spots in Charlotte (and beyond!) for all the deliciousness you can handle. Ice Cream Spots In Charlotte Elizabeth Creamery1601 Elizabeth Ave. Tucked in between some of Charlotte’s favorite […]


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EatBlackCLT Restaurant Week Starts June 4

May 30, 2021 | scoop team

Don’t miss this week long celebration of Charlotte metro area Black-owned restaurants with fixed price menus and specials at 35+ local restaurants. Eat Black Charlotte Week June 4-12, 2021 Eat Black Charlotte Week (EATBLKCLT) is a week of prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus from Charlotte metro area Black-owned restaurants. The prix fixe menus are available from Friday, […]



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Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants for Summer 2021

May 27, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Summer is here, and that means that we’re on the hunt for spots to imbibe outdoors with a view. Here’s our updated 2021 list for where to grab a rooftop cocktail or drink in Charlotte: RH Charlotte6903 Phillips Pl Ct. Perfect for: Dinner with a dreamy view. RH brings a stunning year-round rooftop restaurant to […]


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Crucial Update. Half Price Wine Nights in Charlotte 2021

May 15, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Please click thru HERE for an up-to-date article on this topic Fellow wine lovers, you’re going to want to bookmark this one. One thing scoop-girls love is a glass of wine. And of course, we also really love a discount. Pair the two and you have scoop-nirvana. We’ve compiled the definitive list of Charlotte area […]



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Where to Have (or Order) Your Mother’s Day Meal in Charlotte

Apr 27, 2021 | scoop team

In our recent scoop-poll of email subscribers, scoop fans are evenly split on (44%) whether they will head out or stay home for Mother’s Day brunch this year, with 11% still undecided. And our subscriber poll of FAVORITE CLT BRUNCH SPOTS revealed these 4 picks as Fan Favorites: 300 East Ruby Sunshine Alchemy Cafe Monte […]


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Buy Her a Sweet Treat this Mother’s Day from these Local CLT Bakeries

Apr 27, 2021 | scoop team

We’re not saying we don’t want ALL THE FLOWERS for Mother’s Day this year, or brunch with the extended & fully vaxed family (yay!), but we’re also not saying we don’t want to have our sweet tooth indulged. It is our day after all, and no one loves a sweet treat more than Mom. We […]


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Charlotte Restaurant Openings & New Spots To Know About

Apr 24, 2021 | scoop team

Milkbread from Kindred The biggest Charlotte food news to share is the announcement from Joe & Katy Kindred that they’re expanding to open a new restaurant in Davidson this fall, MILKBREAD, named after their amazing & crazy popular milk bread at Kindred. Here’s what their newly established insta account describes it as: Casual all day […]


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Our SPRING 2021 Charlotte Food Truck Round Up

Apr 14, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

On the one hand, it seems just like yesterday we were all waiting in line at our favorite food truck fare, yet on the other it seems way longer than the year it’s been since rallies closed due to quarantine. Luckily, this year is different thanks to the vaccine rollout and easing of COVID-19 restrictions. […]


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Charlotte U-Pick Farms. Where & When to Pick Your Own Fruits & Veggies Near Here.

Apr 10, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

U-Pick produce is an annual favorite to support local, eat healthy, and get outside. Fortunately, many farms have lots of wide-open space to stay well distant from other pickers, and several farms have accommodations in place such as appointment-only picking and limited capacity for safe picking. Get ready to enjoy lots of fresh air and […]


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Spring 2021 Charlotte Farmer’s Market Update

Apr 4, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

It’s that time of year again- spring and summer farmer’s markets are back! Stock up on fresh and local produce to spruce up your salad or summer meals thanks to these greater Charlotte farmers markets from Lake Norman to Fort Mill. As conditions and regulations continue to change, please confirm all details with vendors before […]


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