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13 Unexpected Ways to Add Avocado to Your Meals

Apr 1, 2016 | scoop team

You know guacamole of course, and there have been countless versions of avocado toast on Instagram and pinterest recently.   Here’s our favorite “ways to make avocado toast” recipe link from Kitchn.com. But there are actually many ways to eat avocado that you might not have considered. For instance, avocado is the key to making the creamiest smoothies. […]


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Half Price Wine Nights in Charlotte – Our Spring 2016 update.

Apr 1, 2016 | Allison

For A 2018 Update to this post, please click here.   PLEASE NOTE: we’ve done our best to scope out the correct info from Charlotte’s various bars & restaurants, but plans change over time.  If you are a scoop reader OR a business listed here and would like to make a correction, please share your […]


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The Ultimate 2016 Charlotte Food Trucks Round Up – Where Are They Now?

Mar 22, 2016 | Allison

It’s official. Food trucks have taken the Queen City by storm. Lucky for everyone jonesing for a gooey Pig Mac sandwich, the mobile kitchen revolution once reserved for Uptown workers and South End partiers has expanded in every direction. Now hungry Charlotteans can enjoy their favorites wherever they are, with new food truck gatherings in neighborhoods […]


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20 Ideas on Where to Eat Easter Brunch This Weekend

Mar 20, 2016 | Allison

Whether you’re looking to try a newcomer to the Charlotte dining scene or revisit your annual Easter spot, we’ve got the round up of 20 restaurants ready to host you and yours this Easter holiday.   Ruru’s Tacos & Tequila 715 Providence Road 704.332.7933 Join RuRu’s for brunch benefiting The Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Moms in Training. […]


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20 adorable Easter treat recipes

Mar 18, 2016 | scoop team

My 3 year old was extremely into Christmas this past holiday season, and even though I loved his enthusiasm, I was worried that he’d be traumatized once it was over.  We ended up singing Jingle Bells and watching Frosty all throughout January and February, and I knew that I needed to get him excited about […]


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Where To Have Easter Brunch & Lunch in LKN

Mar 16, 2016 | scoop team

Who’s ready to hunt for Easter eggs? Easter weekend is just around the corner. It’s one of the biggest days to eat out with family & friends, after that Easter egg hunt of course. We have scooped out some of the best brunch & lunch spots in LKN so you can get your reservations set […]


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What to Make For Dinner? Quinoa Burrito Bowls.

Mar 15, 2016 | scoop team

You asked for it! In our recent scoop reader survey, one thing you said you’d like to see is more food & recipes. (congrats to Anita K for winning the $50 gift card!) So look for more dining and food options. Today’s recipe is from Michelle, a local food blogger who publishes The Secret Ingredient Is… […]


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Last Minute Rentals for Spring Break & Easter Weekend

Mar 7, 2016 | scoop team

Did spring break creep up on you? Are you staring down the barrel of a full week of your kids laying on the couch staring at their phones like zombies? No worries — we’ve scouted out some last-minute getaway options that are just a short drive away. These adorable vacation rentals are all close to the beach and/or […]


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Do You Know This Beautiful Brunch Spot Hidden in Lake Norman

Mar 1, 2016 | scoop team

Have you heard about Block Bistro? I hadn’t either. Until a friend of mine suggested we meet there this past weekend. And a brunching we did go. I was beyond wow’ed & couldn’t wait to share my experience with all of you! Just walking in the door I was wowed. Exposed brick with lights strung. It’s […]


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Make This Bourbon Caramel Popcorn to Enjoy with The Oscars this Sunday.

Feb 24, 2016 | scoop team

If you gearing up to enjoy the red carpet at 6pm on E and/or 7 pm on ABC, or the awards on ABC at 8:30pm in this Sunday’s 88th Academy Awards, you might want to whip up a batch of this Bourbon Caramel Popcorn we found when stalking local food blog Feast + West.   […]


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Charlotte’s Prettiest Restaurants

Feb 22, 2016 | scoop team

In Charlotte’s booming restaurant scene, the food is center stage (as it should be). But what about the atmosphere? You might have heard of research about music, lighting, and other environmental elements in dining settings that supposedly cause you to eat more, order more, and, therefore, spend more, but I prefer to think the dining […]


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Major Wine & Food Events at Bonterra this March.

Feb 20, 2016 | scoop team

Been wanting to try Kindred’s Milk Bread? Here’s your chance. Bonterra Dining & Wine Room is hosting two stellar events for food & wine this March ~ where you can meet some of the hottest names in dining in the Southeast and taste their creations with wine pairings designed to enhance every bite. Bonterra and Chef […]


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