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Tuesday is Mardi Gras. Where & What to Eat to Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler

Feb 8, 2018 | scoop team

Let the Good Times Roll Gumbo, king cakes, beignets, shrimp creole, po’ boys. There are several restaurants and events around town to make plans for Fat Tuesday to honor the New Orleans traditions. According to history.com the celebration of Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” takes place during ‘the days leading up to Lent, merrymakers would binge […]


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Valentine’s Wines & Champagne. Tips and Bottles from Charlotte’s Master Sommelier

Feb 5, 2018 | scoop team

As the old saying goes, nothing says “Be Mine,” like the perfect wine, and yet nothing perplexes us so much as which wine to buy and what to drink with what. Add to that the requisite chocolates and fancy dinners out, and we’re in a quandry. Charlotte’s Master Sommelier Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz has three tips […]


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The Gluten Free Guide to Charlotte’s Best Gluten Free Picks for Valentine’s Day

Feb 3, 2018 | scoop team

Guest post from CharlotteGlutenFree. You can be a foodie and still eat gluten-free in Charlotte. Discover the best places with charlotteglutenfree.com and on Instagram @cltglutenfree.   Valentine’s Day is in a few weeks, and it falls on a Wednesday this year. That gives you two different weekends in which to make a reservation. The following picks are based […]


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Super Bowl Party Decor, Drinks and Dishes.

Jan 25, 2018 | scoop team

Throw the ultimate Super Bowl Party with these creative tips for this year’s matchup. We’re Switzerland in this Epic Battle & Went for Team Neutral Picks – Just Add Your Team Colors! DECOR & PARTY GAMES: Because it’s the little things that count. Click pictures for direct link. Get your kids in the game-day mood with […]


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The Gluten-Free Guide to Charlotte Presents: The Top Spots for Gluten-Free Pizza

Jan 16, 2018 | scoop team

You can be a foodie and still eat gluten-free in Charlotte. Discover the best places with charlotteglutenfree.com and on Instagram @cltglutenfree. There are few things as sacred as pizza, and when you’re gluten-free, the struggle is real. Thankfully, many Charlotte restaurants are accommodating gluten allergies to help gluten-free folks enjoy food again. Whether you prefer […]


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Our Picks for Where to Enjoy Queens Feast Winter 2018.

Jan 14, 2018 | scoop team

Winter Charlotte Restaurant Week – aka Queens Feast – starts this Friday, January 19, and runs for 10 days through Sunday, January 28, 2018. This year’s Queens Feast is bigger than ever, spanning 9 counties and adding 12 new restaurants to their mix. There are several ways to approach this fab semi-annual dining event, where over […]


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15 Soups to Get You Through Winter

Jan 9, 2018 | scoop team

Day after day of below freezing temperatures has me hankering for soup. If you’re like me and wanting something hardy and warm on these frigid evenings, take a look at some of the best soups to get us through hibernation this winter: Red Lentil Soup with Sage & Bacon: Did you say bacon?! Yes, I’ll […]



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Recovery Mode = Our Favorite Healthy Meals in Charlotte for January 2018

Dec 28, 2017 | scoop team

 It’s time to make that New Year’s resolution. Here are a few of our favorite healthy meals that will help you keep your 2018 fitness goals.  B. Good: A great spot with three locations in Charlotte (Uptown, Stonecrest & Ballantyne). They offer a variety of seasonal and customizable salads, sandwiches, smoothies and grain bowls; this […]




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