Food and Travel

This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. Charlotteans love their wine. From extensive wine lists to half priced bottle nights, there is something for every palate. In the Queen City, we are fortunate to have some of the best-of-the-best when it comes to women shaping the Charlotte wine industry. From sommeliers who create the […]

Dear Friends! Easter is right around the corner so hop on over to the EE Blog for this Easter Menu and all the recipes. I must confess that we won’t be spending Easter at home this year. The little ones in this photo are grown now and living and working in other cities. They couldn’t […]

Ready or not – Easter’s on its way. Let the professionals handle the cooking this year and book your reservations now for one of these Easter brunches in Charlotte: Vivace via Facebook Brunching hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Menu highlights:  Vivace will be offering its full brunch menu as well as a specialty dish: braised […]

As food bloggers, one of our most commonly-asked questions is about where to eat uptown for a date night. If you’ve been one of the folks on the hunt for a date night spot in uptown, we don’t have to tell you that you have many, many beautiful restaurants to choose from. Most places uptown […]

From anticipated openings to new menus and foodie events, the spring weather will bring fresh flavors to the Queen City. Experience all the season has to offer with our round-up of the latest must-know news. OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS The past few weeks have seen some restaurant closings. Owen’s Bagel and Deli closed its doors in […]

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came. If you understand this reference, you’re our kind of people and Fran’s Filling Station is your kind of place. Just step in the door of Fran’s on a Friday night and you’re sure to feel the warm, welcoming vibe […]

DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire, basketball fan, and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers the perfect game time menu your fans will love. It’s March Madness and I’m excited to share the Effortless Entertaining menu that I’ll serve when friends join us to watch the games. Game time is the perfect time to effortlessly entertain. You’ve got […]

DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers a new cocktail to enjoy this weekend! Today I give you a favorite spring cocktail — Jalapeño Cucumber Limeade. My daughters introduced me to this cocktail one summer at our club in the mountains. We now make it at home all the time — it’s […]

Whether you’re enjoying with wine for happy hour, kicking off a meal or making it the main course (don’t worry, we do that all the time), everyone loves gathering around a beautiful and tasty cheese or charcuterie board. Here are 17 must-try orders around Charlotte: Dilworth Tasting Room300 East Tremont St. Photo by Kendra Lee […]

If you’re like many other Charlotteans, Vivace is a favorite spot for elegant, upscale Italian dining in a sleek, modern setting. Now south Charlotte pasta lovers can rejoice because the owners of Vivace have opened a new Italian restaurant, Civetta, in the Stonecrest shopping center on Rea Road. Civetta opened its doors in February and […]

Looking to add new flavors to your plate? You’re in luck. We’ve been tracking the latest restaurant news, openings and coming-soon’s in the Charlotte culinary scene, and have rounded them up in our latest EATS update. What you need to know going into Spring: WHAT’S OPENING SOON Pink Cactus Starting March 19, SouthPark will have […]

We’re only a few months into 2019, but between new openings, award-winning chefs and buzz worthy menus, this year’s shaping up to be another highlight for Charlotte’s lively culinary scene. Here’s what you need to know heading into March: WHAT’S OPEN NOW Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar  This Italian eatery, operated by Urban Food Group, […]