Food and Travel

You know we love some wine, and so, we love some Corkbuzz. One of our favorite date night spots is also one of our favorite happy hour spots, even better now that they’ve rolled out specials every day of the week except Saturday. Their wine selection is amazing ~ the work of their Master Sommelier […]

The summer may be coming to a close, but Charlotte’s culinary scene shows no signs of slowing down just yet. Here are the openings, events and updates you need to know now. NEW & OPENING SOON New and upcoming Optimist Hall vendors Charlotte’s premier food hall continues to roll out new vendors. The Dumpling Lady […]

Normally their work takes center stage in the form of Instagram stories and feature images. Instead, we set out to highlight the creative geniuses behind some Charlotte’s most beloved dishes and hotspots. Read on for our city’s must-know chefs right now and where to find them. Chef Jonathan ShulerDilworth Tasting Room It’s not every day […]

On a girls’ trip to a good friend’s home in the mountains, our host served this fabulous Italian pie. It was so good, I not only had seconds, but I woke up wishing I could have leftovers for breakfast. It is also the perfect effortless entreé as it can be prepared earlier in the day or well in […]

While you’ve been out enjoying some well-deserved fun in the sun, Charlotte’s culinary scene hasn’t been taking any days off. From new menus, openings and foodie events, here’s the summer news you need to know: NEW & OPENING SOON Noble Smoke – Open Now! Restaurateur Jim Noble’s fifth operating restaurant, Noble Smoke, is the culmination of […]

You are going to be the hero of the next birthday party when you take this cake! Everyone will love you and you will thank me because this cake is so easy! Last week a friend and I needed a cake for a birthday, but we had very little time. A grocery store birthday cake […]

It’s baaack! More than 130 restaurants in 9 counties around the area offer 3 courses at dinner (only) for just $30 or $35 per person (not including tax and gratuity) between July 19-28, 2019 during Queens Feast Summer 2019. Charlotte Restaurant Week, aka Queens Feast, is your chance to try new spots at a great price, or visit old faves […]

This summer, scoop is covering off your lunch dates by the ‘hood so bookmark this list. We started in SouthPark. This time, we’re heading to Dilworth and South End. We’ll start with a few new(ish) spots to add to your list, cover the lunch specials, then head into tried and true favorites before wrapping up […]

DEAR FRIENDS! Entertaining this weekend? Wow them with these summer spreads. Both double as a spread for sandwiches and as a cocktail spread or dip. Serve the Cucumber Spread on crostini or white bread rounds with fresh tomato garnished with dill or use as a spread for tomato or turkey sandwiches. Once you make the […]

Prepare your taste buds: this summer will offer plenty of opportunities to expand your palate. From new openings to menu updates and not-to-be-missed foodie events, here’s what we’re looking forward to in July: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Noble Smoke – Opening July 25 Restaurateur Jim Noble’s 25-year vision will become reality in July 2019, when he […]

DEAR FRIENDS! I am totally in love with summertime! Warmer weather, open windows, golf, coffee on the porch, and of course, fresh summer vegetables! Many of my followers saw a sneak preview of this summer recipe on my Instagram story and asked that I post the recipe in time for the 4th. As promised, I’m […]

When the weather heats up, there’s just one way to keep your cool: with the help of an ice-cold cocktail. From the tried and true to the new and noteworthy, here are the cocktails we’ll be sipping on all summer long: The Bourbon Bramble and Elderflower Sour at The Crunkleton via Facebook Both crafted by Gary […]