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Last Minute Reservations for Valentine’s Day in Charlotte

Feb 10, 2016 | Allison

If you’re leaving your big Valentine’s Day plans for the last minute, never fear. We’ve got the round-up of favorite Charlotte area restaurants that still have reservations according to OpenTable. Hurry though! You’ll want to reserve your seat fast, and you may need to eat at 9 pm! Don’t forget to check out What to Wear, […]


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Scoop’s Guide to an Ultimate Panthers Super Bowl Party

Feb 2, 2016 | scoop team

{photo: humanecharlotte.org} Keep calm…and adopt Luke? Ok. Especially after he comes back to the Queen City with a big Super Bowl 50 win (but who are we kidding, we’d adopt him anyways). Chances are you started plotting your ultimate Panthers Super Bowl party as soon as Cam did the final dance in the end zone, […]


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Restaurant Week & A Panther Playoff Game? Where to go in Lake Norman.

Jan 19, 2016 | scoop team

I am a little scared. Two AMAZING things falling on the same day? I’m scared because they fall on a Sunday… and we all know what comes after Sunday. MONDAY. Nevertheless, what a great opportunity to go out (an extra time) for restaurant week AND watch the Panther’s Playoff game?? We have scooped out the […]


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The hot restaurant (and other) openings you may have missed.

Jan 14, 2016 | Allison

What can we say? We’re a city always on the hunt for new places to dine, sip and explore. Luckily, we are spoiled with new eateries and bars on every corner opening their doors. Over the past few weeks, Charlotte has seen some of the year’s most anticipated openings from Uptown to Dilworth.  In case […]


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Here are the menu’s from Metropolitan’s Restaurants for Queen’s Feast 2016

Jan 11, 2016 | scoop team

It’s that time of year again for food lovers in Charlotte. The winter 2016 edition of the semi-annual Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is almost here. Beginning Friday, January 22 over 125 restaurants in greater Charlotte will offer a 3-course prix fixe dinner for $30 or $35 per person (not including tax or gratuity). Queen’s […]


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Here are Some New Restaurants to Try with the Queens Feast Prix Fixe

Jan 9, 2016 | scoop team

If you haven’t had a chance to experience some of the hottest new restaurants in Charlotte, Queen’s Feast is the time. Each of the over 130 restaurants participating offer a 3-course prix fixed menu for $30 / $35. Take an evening to get out and try a new local restaurant or specialty food item. (Some […]


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Corkbuzz offers Flywheel patrons free wine. BAM.

Jan 9, 2016 | scoop team

I know you’ve heard the buzz on Corkbuzz. It’s definitely one of my favorites, and since you’re a scoop reader, I’m pretty sure it’s on your list to check out. When I got this scoop, I’m all R U KIDDING ME? Wine glass emoji, Confetti emoji, Wine Glass emoji, Heart Eyes Smiley emoji. Repeat. Can […]


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Our Favorite Holiday Breakfast Ideas

Dec 17, 2015 | scoop team

Weekend breakfasts were always a pretty big deal in my family growing up, and breakfast on Christmas morning?  Well, that was on a whole other level. My parents would refill their coffee mugs for the third or fourth times.  My sister and I would sip on hot chocolate with marshmallows, and the whole family would […]


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Warm Drinks for Winter ~ aka Scoop Hacks Your Favorite Lattes.

Dec 16, 2015 | scoop team

There’s nothing like a nice, hot cup of something to warm you up, get your day started or settle you and yours down in the evening. .  But typical go-to drinks such as herbal tea, instant hot chocolate, and coffee can get a tad boring.  Extravagant concoctions from your favorite coffee shop are decadent and […]


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22 Holiday Treats to Make with Your Kids

Dec 14, 2015 | scoop team

One of my favorite ways to temporarily escape my grown-up responsibilities around the holidays (such as wrapping a million presents and hosting my husband’s holiday office party) is to make festive desserts and other treats in the kitchen with my children. It is such a fun way to spend quality time together.  Sure, it usually means […]


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The Scoop on a Last Minute Christmas Trip to the NC Mountains

Dec 13, 2015 | Allison

Get a huge dose of holiday cheer with a quick getaway to the mountains this weekend or next.  From lights displays to gingerbread displays, the Biltmore at Christmas and shopping galore, here are our top picks for a very merry weekend: Deck the Halls The carol will take on a new meaning once you see […]


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Brewpublik Catering to Save Your Day

Dec 10, 2015 | Susu

No doubt your Holiday party is fast approaching. Imagine having the best craft beer in the world custom-curated by BREWPUBLIK and delivered right to the party! You know the drill…endless to-do lists filled with grocery shopping, invitations, phone calls, present wrapping, decorating and buying beverages. Drinks can get complicated. What if you buy a bunch […]


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