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One Pan Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Summer Weeknights

May 21, 2017 | scoop team

These ONE-PAN-PLANS are the perfect additions to your weeknight recipe rotations. Easy Peasy, Clean-up is Quick & Breezy. Click on the photos to be taken to the full recipe posts from sliceofjess.com. One Sheet Sausage + Peppers + Onions  Serve over Rice or (low-carb) Zucchini Noodles with a squeeze of Lemon and Sesame Seeds. 



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Charlotte Instagrams to Follow for Desserts to Drool Over.

May 15, 2017 | scoop team

Let’s get down to the real decision maker (or breaker) when it comes to choosing your next dining experience: What do they have for dessert?  As if we need a reason to dig into that irresistibly sweet indulgence, here are 13 Charlotte Instagram accounts that we drool over daily at scoopcharlotte. Follow them along with us ~ just click […]


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18 Options for Your Mother’s Day Brunch.

May 7, 2017 | Allison

She’s been your fashion advisor, shoulder to cry on and even your emergency babysitter. And that’s just the past two weeks. It’s time to treat mom to a special brunch (sans dishes), and we know just the place. Our picks for the best Mother’s Day brunch in Charlotte. (What to Wear? Here.) Reid’s Fine Food […]


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New Restaurants & Opening Soon’s plus Food News for May

May 2, 2017 | Allison

The warm weather’s here and there’s no excuse not to break out of your dining rut and discover a new favorite. Start with our round-up of places to eat on Cinco de Mayo, then start planning your culinary adventures for the rest of the month. From new openings to don’t-miss events, here’s your round-up of food […]


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Where to Eat for Cinco de Mayo this Friday

Apr 29, 2017 | Allison

The stars have finally aligned and given us Cinco de Mayo on a Friday. With no school or work the next day, there’s no excuse not to celebrate. Plan ahead with our picks for places to raise a taco (and a margarita) this Cinco de Mayo (or concoct your own fabulous at home celebration with our […]


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10 Creative Ways to Drink Tequila: Crafted by 2 Charlotte Mixologists.

Apr 28, 2017 | scoop team

Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner, so let’s spice-up your festivities with Tequila. Here are 10 Liberations Carefully Crafted by the King & Queen of Crown Town’s Cocktail Scene. Meet Amanda Britton: Originally from New Jersey, Amanda has been shaking her way through the Queen City for over 6 years now. She has a plethora of knowledge when […]


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COUNTDOWN TO CINCO – 46 Recipes for Your Cinco De Mayo This Year

Apr 22, 2017 | scoop team

Holy Guacamole, Let’s throw a Cinco De Mayo Party. Cinco De Mayo 2017 falls on a Friday. Is there a better excuse to gather friends and family around the patio or table to enjoy apps, dinner and drinks with a bit of Mexican flair? We think not. Here are some of the best recipes to […]


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scoopEATS. What’s Happening the Rest of this Month on the Charlotte Food Scene?

Apr 14, 2017 | Allison

We hope you brought your appetite, because the last few weeks of April are full of foodie events. From behind the scenes cocktail classes with the city’s top bartenders, to wine dinners and Charlotte’s food and wine festival, there’s plenty to fill your plate. Featured Events: Behind the bar with Michael of WP Kitchen + […]



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