Food and Travel

February may be the shortest month, but there’s plenty to discover within Charlotte’s food scene. Read on for anticipated openings, foodie events worth an RSVP and menu updates to note. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit opening January 31 Charleston favorite Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit will soon open a South End location, serving their […]

Craving the coast? A quick trip will get you there in about three hours. But often, we just don’t have the time to get away. Luckily, Fin & Fino, a coastal experience in its own, exists right here in the city. This social seafood house is part of Rare Roots Hospitality, the restaurant group by […]

For many Charlotte chefs and bakers, the art of bread making is fundamental to their craft. For those of us who enjoy it, bread serves a foundational purpose as well: as the start of a meal, the base of a sandwich, the sign of friendship through the communal act of “breaking bread.” So it seems […]

Let’s do a quick check-in on your resolution to explore more of Charlotte’s culinary scene. Coming up short? We’re here to help. Here are the new openings, foodie events and menu updates you need to know about as we close out January. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Osteria LuCa – Open now Now open in Park Road […]

It’s hard to ignore the buzz behind Charlotte’s first food hall, Optimist Hall. But why would you want to? On August 1, 2019, this food-and-retail hub at 1115 North Brevard St. opened its doors to Charlotteans. Since then, locals and visitors alike have flocked to this Instagrammable spot to enjoy delicious food, drink, and a […]

Winter 2020 Queen’s Feast, aka Charlotte Restaurant Week returns Friday, January 17, and runs through Sunday, January 26, offering you the opportunity to enjoy a 3-course dinner at local restaurants for just $30-$35 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Queen’s Feast is not just for Charlotte proper anymore ~ a total of 140 restaurants are participating […]

It’s the start of a new year: a time to reflect and a time to look forward. Here, find a look back on the restaurants we were sad to say goodbye to, and 2020 openings we’re on the lookout for. 2020 Openings Expected and Opening Soon The Goodyear House Opening: January 2020 in NoDa at […]

A new year can mean a lot of different things. Fresh starts, new goals. And in Charlotte, it also means new opportunities to explore the city’s ever-evolving culinary scene. For our first Scoop EATS of 2020, a look at upcoming openings, foodie events and must-try menu updates: NEW & NOTEWORTHY White Duck Taco Shop – […]

Lunch at the Lake is delightful. With many choices it’s more than worth the drive for a quick bite, a little day drinking, and award-winning experiences by the water. Looking for other neighborhood lunch picks? Our series by the hood is here. BIRKDALE/ HUNTERSVILLE Eez FusionThe sister restaurant of SouthPark’s Cowfish – Eez is a […]

Kick off 2020 in the best possible way: with a New Year’s Day brunch. Here are a few Charlotte-area spots to consider for your first brunch of the new year: 5Church Charlotte In Uptown, 5Church Charlotte will be offering their popular brunch menu from 10am-3pm. Make reservations online. Hello Sailor Head to Lake Norman to […]

The year (and decade) may be winding down, but Charlotte’s culinary scene continues to rev up. Here are the latest openings, new menus and foodie events to round out 2019: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Twenty Degrees Chocolates – Open now Founded in 2010 by Charlotte chocolatier Casey Hickey, Twenty Degrees Chocolates is now welcoming guests at […]

This year, leave the prep, cooking and cleaning to the professionals. Here’s where you can dine out for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Charlotte. NOTE: Scoop’s Family Table Meal Deal from Chef Alyssa is still good through 12/31, in case ordering some sides in, or the whole meal for Christmas Eve, sounds good […]