QUEEN’S FEAST: CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT WEEK® celebrates 10 years this summer. It’s here! Charlotte Restaurant Week® returns this Friday, July 20 and runs through Sunday, July 29, with 124 restaurants offering prix fixe menus of 3 courses or more at dinner for $30 or $35 per person. No matter what part of greater CLT you live in, there’s sure to […]
It’s summertime, it’s hot, and you wish you were on away on vacation, relaxing on a beach while sipping your favorite beverage. But alas, you’re spending the month of July at home, tending to the kids or covering co-workers’ business while they’re out of the office. But perhaps you’re the lucky one, as this time […]
From openings to foodie events, Charlotte’s culinary scene has something for everyone during the dog days of summer. Here’s what will be tempting our palates this summer: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Cafe Moka – Opening soon Cafe Moka, whose flagship location is in Virginia Beach, is coming soon to Waverly in South Charlotte. Expect a menu […]
This recipe brought to you by Puppies & Brunch Is there anything worse than being hot in the summer? I am instantly in a bad mood when I’m stuck outside in 95 degree heat with no way of cooling down. The temperature in Charlotte is supposed to be upwards of 90 degrees for the next few weeks, so […]
Whether you just moved to the area or are a local looking for a new dinner spot to throw into your regular routine, there are several hidden, and not so hidden, gems around the QC. Some of these favorites have been around 30 years while others have only recently opened their doors. Either way, hopefully […]
Updated June 2019 Don’t waste another sunny day or balmy night of dining al fresco because you think it’s too hot out. Find respite from the NC summer heat by snagging a seat on these covered patios in Charlotte and Lake Norman: CHARLOTTE Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark4331 Barclay Downs Dr Vivace Charlotte 1100 Metropolitan Ave #100 […]
Nothing says ‘summer’ like a good s’more. For me, this nostalgic treat brings back memories of summer camp and bonfires in my parents back yard- and you truly can’t beat that. The best part about a s’more though is that you can make it just about any way you can imagine. Graham crackers, toasty marshmallows, and melty […]
June may be winding down, but there’s plenty to tempt your palate before the month’s end. From long-awaited openings to cool summer specials, your EATS round-up for the rest of June: OPENINGS Sabor Latin Street Grill, Huntersville – Opening June 18 Sabor Latin Street Grill, a favorite for their authentic take on street food from […]
When the temperatures creep up into the nineties you don’t just need a cold drink, you need a frozen one. From frozen Negroni at a tiki bar to wine slushies in a treehouse, we did the research for you and found 20+ places where you can cool off and chill out. CHARLOTTE Fahrenheit Charlotte The […]
A new month in Charlotte means new menus, cocktails, tasty events and sadly, a few closures, in our culinary scene. Prep your palate for the best in June eats: OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS Rosemont Bar – Open now The closing of Wu’s Cajun Seafood made room for Rosemont, a classic bar serving up bar bites, fried […]
Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind. Summer means a lot of wonderful things, but surely nothing so wonderful as not having to get kids up early and off to school. Well, also enjoying lazy, no-homework dinners on the patio. And day drinking on vacation and blender cocktails. Yes, there’s a theme here. […]
These salads are too good to only be reserved for the starter course. Our list of the best salads in Charlotte includes everything from Asian-inspired flavors to a new take on a traditional burger. Start with our Scoop favorites (our favorites and reader-picks) and then browse by neighborhood and restaurant type. Did we miss your […]
