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 […]
It’s summertime, and the Charlotte food scene is showing no signs of slowing down. Here’s your mid-month update of openings, events and must-try menu updates: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Jeni’s Ice Cream NoDa – Open now! via Facebook Jeni’s NoDa opened its doors to ice cream lovers around the QC. Join them for their grand opening […]
It goes something like this: Let’s go to lunch next week… Yes! Where should we go? Is there anywhere new you’ve been wanting to try? Wait are they even open for lunch? Let me google them. What’s closest to you? Will it be too crowded? Do we need a reservation? Do they even take reservations? […]
Summertime and the weather’s HOT. While we’re totally not against having ice cream for lunch and dinner, we recommend trying one of these refreshing salads when you need to cool down. Fast & Fresh Chopt Where: 4125 Park Rd., 8022 Providence Rd., 9844 Rea Rd. (Charlotte)Order: Any of the seasonal salads (known as Destination Salads) […]
In the popular farm-to-table culinary movement, local and regional ingredients take center stage. What does that look like for Charlotte chefs? We explored the menus at 12 area restaurants to find out. McNinch House Restaurant From Charlotte-grown produce to organic spinach from Monroe, it’s safe to say that Executive Chef Matthew Shepard is a fan […]
The summer temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up this month in the Queen City. Charlotte’s culinary scene is bringing the heat with new openings, menu offerings and foodie events to explore. Our round-up of the hottest food news for June: OPENINGS & CLOSINGS Not Just Coffee Jay St. – Open Now via Facebook Stop […]
DEAR FRIENDS, Memorial Day is right around the corner and for many of you, this holiday weekend is the beginning of summer and House Party weekends at the beach, in the mountains, or in your hometown. There is just a lot of visiting going on during the summer months. When the crowd lands on your […]
The summer-like temperatures are here, and so are new hotspots, menu items and foodie events to savor. Don’t miss a beat with our round-up of the must-know culinary news for the second part of May. OPENINGS & CLOSINGS Bar Marcel now open in SouthPark Now open at Morrison in SouthPark, Bar Marcel blends Italian flavors […]
DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers a new appetizer to serve this spring and summer. Do you want to make your girls’ get-together extra special? Look no further! This Fruit Bruschetta is a scrumptious hors d’oeuvre or a sweet side. Make plenty – your guests will want more! Be on the […]
Mom (you) deserves the best, so why not treat her to a Sunday brunch at one of Charlotte’s favorite spots? Make reservations now at our top picks. Large parties for the whole fam sell out very quickly for MDay!! Fahrenheit Charlotte Brunching hours: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Details: Fahrenheit’s brunch buffet will be $65.95 per adult […]
DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers a new appetizer to serve this spring and summer. Last week Gigi Sireyjol-Horsley, the lovely owner of the Paysage interior design and home stores invited me to speak. Gigi, who is one of the most stylish women I know, is from France and is a […]
We’re heading into a brand new month, which means brand new flavors to scope out around the Queen City. Here’s what should be on your plate this month: OPENINGS & CLOSINGS The Habit Burger – Opening in Midtown May 2 via Facebook The Habit Burger Grill, Winner of USA Today’s 10 Best America’s Best Fast […]
