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Moet Champagne Tasting & Buying Dinner at Bonterra on May 26.

May 7, 2016 | scoop team

Now here’s the legit way to truly welcome spring. Bonterra Dining & Wine Room is having a Champagne Tasting dinner on Thursday, May 26 featuring an array of bubbly  ~ perfectly paired with five courses that complement the wines. The event is hosted by Rich Buchanan, Manager of Education for Moet Hennesy USA and not […]


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Where to Eat Mothers Day Brunch in LKN

May 3, 2016 | scoop team

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend- spoil Mom with flowers, jewelry, and by taking her to a fabulous brunch. There are lots of great options – from buffets to lake cruises at our local restaurants. Here’s our top picks: North Harbor Club 704.896.5559 Upper Crust  704. 997.5173 The scoop: A special a la carte menu […]


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Impress Your Guests with this Easy Chocolate Trifle for dessert.

May 2, 2016 | scoop team

This week’s recipe brought to you by PUPPIES AND BRUNCH . My mom is an angel- and one hell of a cook. She put up with 4 rambunctious kids with more grace than The Princess of Monaco. But one of my favorite things about my mom was that every year, without fail, she made sure we […]


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Where to Eat for Cinco de Mayo in Charlotte this Thursday

May 1, 2016 | Allison

It may still be a few days away, but we can almost taste the salty rim of a margarita. If you’re on the hunt for a place to celebrate with a Mexican feast this Thursday, we’ve got you covered. Reserve your tables (and your friends) now for the fiesta of the year!   RuRu’s Tacos […]


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10 New Ways to Make the Best Margaritas

Apr 29, 2016 | scoop team

It usually takes days for my husband and I to agree on a place to eat out on a rare date night. I want a place with lots of vegan options.  He feels like going to a Brazilian steakhouse. I’m desperately craving sushi.  He’s in the mood for spaghetti. One type of food that we […]


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Book Mother’s Day Brunch Now at Scoop’s Restaurant Picks

Apr 27, 2016 | Allison

Whether you have to book it yourself to make sure it happens the right way, or you are organizing it for the woman who gave you your your impeccable fashion sense, (or gave you her son!) what’s the most important meal of Mother’s Day? You guessed it, brunch. Here are some of our top picks for […]


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15 sangria recipes with a twist

Apr 23, 2016 | scoop team

Do you want to know the secret to throwing the perfect late spring or summer bash?  Serve sangria. Sangria is easy, sweet, crisp, and always a crowd pleaser.  Your party will be a success with traditional red or white sangria, but your guests will be buzzing about it all summer long if you offer sangria […]


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Half Price Wine Nights around Lake Norman

Apr 21, 2016 | scoop team

I highly doubt that this GLORIOUS weather has only affected me in terms of wanting to drink wine outdoors. #outdoorsy We have the updated scoop on half prices wine nights around LKN. Bottoms up, cheers, clink, sip! Please drop us a note if you know of one we missed. Monday Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails Bacchus […]


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What to Make For Dinner? One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables.

Apr 14, 2016 | scoop team

This one-pan balsamic chicken with vegetables is the perfect meal for those nights when you crave a really delicious and healthy meal, but don’t have the energy to spend all night in the kitchen. Flavorful? Check. Versatile? Check. Easy? Check. Healthy? Check. All in one pan? Checkmate. Best cleanup ever. As spring continues to bloom, I […]


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Best Patios in Charlotte – Scoop’s Spring 2016 Edition

Apr 11, 2016 | Allison

To Read An Updated 2018 Version of this article, please click here.   Start making your happy hour or family dinner plans because we’re back with the warm weather and our 2016 round up of best patios in Charlotte. On our list, sorted by neighborhood, you’ll recognize some of your favorites and hopefully be introduced […]


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What’s the Deal with The Produce Box? Find out with $5 off membership now.

Apr 11, 2016 | scoop team

You may have heard about The Produce Box from a neighbor or friend, since there are lots of Neighborhood Coordinators for this fresh produce delivery business here in Charlotte. Or maybe you read about it on a blog or news site. Or maybe you are asking yourself right now….wait, what Produce Box? We’ve got both […]


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What’s for Dinner? Try Clean Catch Fish Market’s Take & Bake

Apr 6, 2016 | Susu

Sometimes you are just too beat to head out and shop for something healthy to make for dinner, not to mention too burnt to chop, prep and cook it once you finally get home. And as much as we love to eat out, it’s just not do-able every time you are too tired to cook. […]


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