Great news for Upstream fans: The very popular Sunday brunch buffet is back in action. Guests can fill up on Sunday mornings for just $29.95 per person. The buffet includes sushi, oysters, mussels, breakfast staples, carved brisket, salads, breads, and plenty of pastries and is available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tapas such as […]
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 […]
From grand openings to new menu items, Charlotte’s culinary scene has plenty to offer in the second half of September. Ready your palates for the must-know foodie events coming up at the end of this month: NEW & COMING SOON Rosie’s Wine Garden – Now open! Enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures and roses in bloom […]
Finding the perfect place to bring an idea to life is no easy feat. In fact, one may look at, say, over 100 different locations. But when Jaffer Kovic (who indeed previewed that many spots) accidentally drove past the old Dilworth Billiards building on E. Tremont Avenue, he knew he found the one. Kovic opened […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated in September 2019 with new news, wine deals and restaurants open to enjoy a glass or bottle at half price. We’ve done our best to scope out the correct info from the area’s various bars & restaurants, but plans change over time. If you are a scoop reader or […]
Whether you like yours deep dish or crispy thin, with a glass of red or to-go, piled high with toppings or are more of a plain Jane, Charlotte has plenty of ways to feed your pizza craving. From Lake Norman to Fort Mill and everywhere in between, we’ve rounded up the best places grab a […]
It’s Game Day! This, of course, has me thinking about football food. What better to go with burgers and barbecue sliders than jazzed up Vegetable Dill Slaw, page 175 in Effortless Entertaining. This slaw was inspired by Gourmet Magazine and goes beyond the quick mayo, mustard, vinegar, and celery seed version I whip up on […]
We’ve all been there: it’s lunch time, you’ve got a break in your hectic day and you could use a good mid-day meal. Uptown, the options are just about endless, from leisurely sit-down options to grab-and-go daily specials. To make your decision a bit easier, we’ve rounded up the best spots for an Uptown lunch, […]
Beautiful sunsets, roller coaster rides, airplane take-offs… these moments take your breath away, right? Well, add SENSI to that list. As soon as you walk in this Italian restaurant, you’re hit with stunning lighting unlike anything you’ll see in Charlotte. Empty wine bottles (2,560 of them, actually) are strung from the ceiling in perfect curves […]
We’re heading into a season full of changes: new school years, cooler temperatures, fall wardrobes and yes, plenty of new restaurants and menus to add to your must-try list. Read on for the latest in openings, foodie events and menu updates for early September: NEW & COMING SOON Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express – Open now Sushi […]
DEAR FRIENDS, If you indulged a little this summer and you’re looking for something a little lighter, I’ve got just the thing! Mediterranean Turkey Burgers. I know what you’re thinking … how can a Turkey Burger be that great. Trust me! This recipe comes from close friend and great cook, Hester Hodde. She told me […]
Guest Post by DeeDee Dalrymple, Effortless Entertaining. DEAR FRIENDS! I love being invited to friends’ homes for dinner or for the weekend! Since releasing Effortless Entertaining friends, who have had us a million times before often say things like, “I had to really step it up knowing you were coming!” Not true!!! The real truth […]
