Are you on social media? Are you alive in the Summer of 2017 in Charlotte? Then you have seen beautiful, tempting food shots of Poke and Pho. It’s hard to get snarky about the sudden, raging popularity of these century-old foods when they are so very tasty and healthy, and we are so very happy […]
When it gets to be August and we start to feel down about the summer heat, there’s only one place to go…up. More specifically, up one of NC’s many mountains where both hot events and cool breezes await. With food & wine festivals, total solar eclipses and multiple cultural extravaganzas to look forward to, August […]
Let’s Give Them Something to Taco Bout Tacos 4 Life Grill, a growing fast casual taco restaurant brand on a mission to help end childhood hunger, is partnering with Franchisee Chip Ladigo, former Director of Operations at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, to open a Concord restaurant, the first of five planned locations in the […]
Fresh, Sun-Ripened Produce is the Ultimate Summer Staple. Here’s where to buy the best locally grown produce, what to cook with it, and where you can eat it at Charlotte area restaurants.
“What to drink with what” is always a question when planning a meal for friends and guests, and it’s even more challenging with summer menus and wine. Steak and grilled chicken are pretty easy, but what about BBQ? Sorbet? Mexican? We recently spent some time with Food and Beverage Director Josh Pendley of The Westin […]
Apologies for the sloppy grammar. #neverendasentencewithapreposition As much as we love a long, tall pinot grigio on the patio, we thought we’d look into some new sips for summer 2017, and consulted the experts at our client The Cellar at Corkbuzz, which is the wine store & bar next to Corkbuzz on Ashley Park Lane […]
Hungry? Hot? Take a quick break with our Ice Cream & Frozen Treats round up: Because you can’t have too many articles about summer’s best food, please also check out Jess’ post on: Ft Mill to Mooresville and Everywhere in Between, Charlotte’s Best Ice Cream & Frozen Treats. Va Da Vie Gelato […]
Working on your summer bucket list? (here’s ours) Don’t leave the buzzing CLT food scene off! Discover a new favorite wine, restaurant, fuse art and even get hands-on in a cooking class this summer at Charlotte’s best restaurants. Here are the culinary events and news worth planning your summer days around: Featured Event! Bastille Day […]
For most parents, summertime equals endless snack requests. All sense of scheduled lunch and eating times fly out the open summer window, and are replaced with constant food demands from sun up to sundown. Scoop is here to help you feed your kids and hopefully not hurt your wallet. We also threw in a few […]
Summer is here and short of ice cream, there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a fresh, crisp salad. Whether you swing by on your break or enjoy a leisurely lunch with a view, we’ve got you covered on what to order at our favorite Charlotte salad spots. No matter what your […]
Everyone knows to head to their nearby Charlotte farmers markets to get fresh, local produce, but there are SO MANY markets around town, each offering a unique selection and way more than just tomatoes. Here are our picks on the area markets you can check out this summer ~ there are 15, so just about […]
Everyone else may be easing into the slower-paced days of summer, but luckily for us, the Charlotte food scene isn’t taking a vacay. Here’s the scoop on events, openings and specials for the first weeks of June: Grilling specials at Reid’s Fine Foods Take the stress of planning out of hosting your summer BBQ with […]
