So many new places to eat, drink, and shop gourmet, so little time. Charlotte is abuzz with launches this fall, and whether you want a little indulgence (hi, donuts) or some cleansing refreshment (juice for everyone), there’s something new just around the corner. Here are our top 10 picks from now through the holidays. Opening […]
Of course you’re going pumpkin picking this month, and you’ve already checked our scoop-list of where to pick your own. As you’re carving away trying to create a Pinterest-worthy Jack-O-Lantern, whatever you do, don’t discard those seeds and all of that pulp. Because while they might look like a big messy pile of gunk and […]
Now that it’s cooled off a bit, the time is here for a little backyard gathering with neighbors, family or friends. From appetizers and sides, entrees, desserts, and even cocktails, we’ve got you covered with some first-rate recipes, so you can throw an easy, stress free Friday happy hour or weekend patio party. Appetizers & Sides […]
The weather is finally cooling off, and you’re itching for a weekend getaway. Have you thought about Savannah? This charming southern city is less than a four hour drive from Charlotte and has so much to offer including food, shopping, and sights. Eat: One of the best parts about Savannah is that you can ditch […]
I grew up with a mother who was practically straight out of a 1950s television sitcom. She was constantly smiling, knew just the right things to say in any situation, and often made sure that some of her homemade chocolate chip cookies were there waiting when my sister and I got home from school. While […]
Taking a last minute trip to the NC mountains for the fall color change? It’s hard to believe some people have the wherewithall to book their places several months in advance, so finding a place can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Luckily we’ve done the groundwork for you and found a few […]
Like many Charlotte families, my fall calendar revolves around two things; college football and traveling to the mountains for the annual color change. There is something about hopping on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the windows rolled down, breathing in that clear, crisp air that instantly relaxes you. There aren’t many things more beautiful than […]
Whenever I am in the produce section at a grocery store, I tend to reach for the same familiar greens, such as spinach, kale, and collards- but there are always those mystery greens. They are the greens that look really interesting and healthy, but I just don’t have the faintest idea what to do with […]
One thing is for certain, you don’t have to be a guy to enjoy a nice, cold craft beer. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I have a deep love and appreciation for the good stuff. And while I delight in the flavor of a cold, hoppy IPA, when fall rolls around I […]
You took a beautiful scenic drive to the mountains, visited some charming local orchards, and picked enough apples to fill up the entire trunk of your car. Now what? How to make good use of all your local apples picked? Obviously, you can eat those apples plain for lots of fiber, whiter teeth, antioxidants, cancer-fighting […]
It is no secret that the movement of healthy eating and wholesome living is sweeping across the Queen City. New Juice Bars are opening up all over town, and their mission to bring healthy habits to our city extend well beyond the juice they serve. Although fall may be upon us, it is definitely not […]
That’s the great thing about this job. Just when I think I am staring down a long, lonely autumn of pumpkin beer, brewpubs and cornhole, I hear about something cool & fun & different for a grown-up like me, whose only fall “tailgating” comes at Costco when I have to load in my monthly haul. […]
