Each year it happens the same way. Weeks before Christmas you vow to spend more time with family and less time playing hostess. You plan ahead, prep and shop long before the crowds descend on your local grocery store. Yet every year, you end up with the same Christmas view: the four walls of your […]
Tis the season for gift-giving, cookie exchanges and traveling. Instead of stressing about what to make, let these folks do the baking for you. From alcohol-infused cupcakes to cookie trays (and all the treats in between), here’s where to satisfy your sweet tooth around Charlotte and Lake Norman this holiday season. (Looking for Chocolates to […]
This post was updated in December 2018 to reflect new shops and choco-options 🙂 The Cure-All: Chocolate! During this time of year we have our hands full with shopping, decorating, planning, vacationing and decision making. Chocolate (and wine) can usually cure just about any stressful situation, so we thought we’d help during this holiday […]
‘Tis the season for giving, and Charlotte’s culinary scene sure isn’t holding back. Here’s the latest on brand new openings, news we’re watching and not-to-be-missed events this month: NEW OPENINGS Hello, Sailor 20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius The long-anticipated venture from Kindred owners Joe and Katy Kindred will hold a soft opening for dinner on Sunday, December […]
A right in the St. Nick of time Guest Blog by the sisters who publish cltbests.com Do you have a foodie on your gift list this year? Not sure where to start? We rounded up a few of our favorite local gift ideas for the gastronome in your life. For the Chocolate-loving Foodie: Iva […]
A single slice of pie can make anyone smile. So we say, More Pie! Yes, we just finished stuffing ourselves with all of the turkey, dressing, green bean casseroles, potatoes and cranberry sauce our bellies could handle. That’s okay, no worries! There are a few weeks left to eat light and get ready for the […]
If you’re craving the comforts of home but could do without the mess, let us introduce you to your Thanksgiving hosts around the Queen City this year. Make plans now to dine at one of these turkey day destinations or take your feast to-go and leave the cooking to the pros. In alphabetical order, restaurants […]
Friendsgiving ~ popularized by Friends with their always funny Thanksgiving episodes (listed here) is a lighter, often less tradition-driven Thanksgiving celebration with, of course, your “family” of friends. Whether you can’t make the trip home this year, you’re just avoiding the fam all together, or you want to celebrate with friends before you depart, FRIENDSGIVING […]
You have landed on an ‘old’ article from 2017, info will not be current. Please link through HERE for the latest info. Nothing’s better than sipping, dining and toasting with friends around the holidays. And now that it’s November and is socially acceptable to start playing those holiday playlists, it’s time to plan your 2017 […]
Get Baked! Who can resist warm bread or a fresh brownie out of the pan, corners only of course. Or for those of you who have an obsession with croissants, chocolate cakes and specialty cookies these shops make them too. Mostly sweet and some savory, check out these Charlotte bakeries for a daily breakfast treat […]
Ready your appetites! Between the sweet flavors of Halloween and the savory classics of Thanksgiving, the Charlotte culinary scene is serving up the best in new fall menus, hands-on classes and delectable dinners. Here’s your Charlotte Food and Restaurant News for the next few weeks. Don’t worry, plenty of Thanksgiving scoop coming on our calendar too! […]
