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Who are Charlotte’s Food Influencers? Behind the Lens with Lorri of Prosocialites

Nov 12, 2018 | scoop team

Have you ever attended a Woman Crush Wednesday event in Charlotte? The beautiful face behind these girl-boss parties is Lorri Lofton, creator and co-owner of Prosocialites. When she’s not hosting epic events like WCW and Charlotte Brunch Festival, Lorri is trying all the best foods in the city and sharing them on Instagram. Get to […]


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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes For Turkey, Stuffing and More (Videos Inside)

Nov 12, 2018 | scoop team

The Novant Health Kitchen joins with The Asbury restaurant to present some fool-proof Thanksgiving meal recipes, so you can focus on the parade & fun on Thanksgiving Day and keep things as simple, healthy and tasty as possible in the kitchen. The Novant Health Kitchen will be adding recipes over the course of the week, […]


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Upstream Intro’s A Breakfast Cafe With Your Moms Donuts

Nov 10, 2018 | scoop team

Upstream joins with Your Mom’s Donuts to bring South Park an ‘Upstream Morning Cafe’ featuring Your Mom’s Donuts and a selection of Counter Culture coffee, teas, lattes and cappuccinos. Starting on Monday, November 12, Upstream will open in the morning from 7am-10am, prior to lunch hours, to serve a  a variety of donuts, drinks, and […]


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Here’s Scoop’s Annual List of Cookbooks ~ to Gift, Use and Peruse.

Nov 9, 2018 | Ashley Kaufman

Whether you’re searching for new holiday recipes or just want to spice up your everyday gourmet, fall is the perfect time to channel your inner Ina Garten. The latest cookbooks will provide inspiration for your own kitchen, and delight the foodies on your gift list. Check out our list of tempting titles from an HGTV […]


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Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2018 in CLT If You Don’t Want to Cook

Nov 9, 2018 | Allison

Love Thanksgiving but hate the hassle? We’ve researched the best places to eat out or take out this holiday, from lavish buffets to tasty desserts waiting to grace your table. Here are the restaurants open for Thanksgiving 2018 so you can enjoy your feast sans oven:   Reid’s Fine Foods The scoop: The pros at Reid’s […]


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#scoopEATS – New & Now Open, One Closing and Other Key Food News for November

Oct 30, 2018 | Allison

November kicks off with fresh menu offerings, new openings and plenty of foodie events to tempt your palate. Read on for the best in Charlotte’s culinary scene this month: OPENINGS & CLOSINGS CAVA – Open Now CAVA, a DC-based fast-casual chain, is now serving bold Mediterranean flavors in Park Road Shopping Center. Build-your-own options include […]


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18 Fun Halloween Recipes for Your Spooky Parties. Including Adult Bevs.

Oct 25, 2018 | scoop team

Halloween is right around the corner and we’ve got you covered when it comes to spooky recipes. When you’re planning your party, don’t forget Halloween isn’t just for kids. The adults need to have some fun too! Check out our top 18 Halloween recipes that are sure to be a hit for both kids and […]


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Here’s Scoop’s Exhaustive List of All Things PumpkinCLT

Oct 21, 2018 | scoop team

It’s here (and quite frankly, has been here for a few weeks): pumpkin season. No matter that the temperatures JUST dropped in the last week. Pumpkin craze hits as soon as fall begins, regardless of what it feels like outside. Need your pumpkin fix? Charlotte has a lot to offer. Take a look, and let […]


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Party Pics! Alain Ducasse Visits La Belle Helene in Charlotte

Oct 18, 2018 | Susu

New Charlotte restaurant La Belle Helene celebrated its 3 month milestone with a visit from famed French chef and restauranteur Alain Ducasse. The already super-popular and oft-instagrammed restaurant was designed with the expertise and resources of Ducasse Conseil, which helped design La Belle Helene’s floor plan, menu and overall look and feel. Which is, as […]


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#scoopEATS: New Openings, Menus, Parties and Food News You Can Use for the Rest of October

Oct 17, 2018 | Allison

We may be halfway through October, but Charlotte’s restaurant scene isn’t showing any signs of slowing down through the rest of the month. Ready your appetites as we share the latest foodie news, menu updates and events: NEW OPENINGS The Waterman – Now Open! The highly-anticipated new concept from Sea Level opened earlier this week […]


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Here are 16 Delish Pumpkin Recipes for All Those Pumpkins You are Buying & Picking

Oct 14, 2018 | scoop team

The most controversial season of the year is upon us: Pumpkin Season. Do you love it or hate it? Personally, I love the flavor of pumpkin in a warm baked good, but detest how everything in the grocery store becomes pumpkin spice flavored the second the clock strikes midnight on October 1. I do not want pumpkin […]


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