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The Great Charlotte Park Smackdown. Which neighborhood park is best?

Mar 24, 2016 | scoop team

  We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We’re within driving distance from some of the best beaches on the East Coast and most sought-after views and attractions in the North Carolina […]


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Where and When Do Kids Eat Free in Charlotte – Spring 2016 Update

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

One of my favorite things to do when the days get longer and warmer is to have supper on a patio…preferably someone’s other than my own, and even better if my kids can be fed for free or almost free. Here’s our list, patio places first, of when and where kids eat free (or almost […]


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What’s the Sale scoop this week? 3/24

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

Dinner is served! Clean Catch Fish Market on Selwyn is having a sale on crabcakes Thursday, just $9 each. And speaking of crabs, don’t miss Capitol & Poole Shop’s 5th annual beach week and Low Country Boil happening Tuesday, April 5th.   Celebrate Easter with The Pink Hanger this weekend. Draw an egg with a peep […]


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Where to Go & What to Do this weekend ~ 3/22

Mar 23, 2016 | Allison

It’s the first weekend of spring AND Easter weekend. That means there’s a ton going on around the Queen City that you should know about. If you are in search of where to enjoy Easter Brunch, here are our picks. And if it’s kids’ activities you are looking for, look no further than our round […]


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What’s New in the Stores this Week? 3/24

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

Did you spend last weekend cleaning out your closet, leaving a rack of empty space just begging to be filled? Don’t fret, the local boutiques are brimming with new items for the season to fill your wardrobe gap. New denim styles, lightweight dresses and rompers & plenty of warm weather footwear are bound to bring some sunshine […]


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Scenes from Charleston Fashion Week

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

Last week was the 10th anniversary of Charleston Fashion Week, the second coming of NYFW but with a distinctly southern twist, and we had the opportunity to attend. Unlike New York Fashion Week where you’ll find the latest high profile designers showcasing their collections for the upcoming season, Charleston Fashion Week features a mix of local […]


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Spring Bling. The Best Jewelry in Charlotte Stores Now

Mar 22, 2016 | scoop team

“This jewelry makes me look fat” …said no woman EVER. Jewelry never goes out of style and always adds pizazz to any outfit. It’s important to have a few new staple, go-to pieces in your closet each season, to add a finishing touch for any occasion. Accessories fiends take note: New spring jewelry has hit the […]


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What to Wear Easter Sunday

Mar 22, 2016 | scoop team

In the South, Easter means dresses, and usually dresses that are demure, pastel or florals. It’s a big day for going to church, (our minister jokingly refers to it as Alumni Weekend for Episcopalians) so a shawl or cardigan is appropriate if your top is sleeveless, although this Sunday may call for your raincoat.  It’s […]


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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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Things to do with Family this week PLUS Easter & Egg Hunt Happenings – 3/21

Mar 20, 2016 | scoop team

It’s Spring Break week for many private schools this week, and CMS’s Spring Break begins on Friday. Hoping the spring weather sticks around as there are lots of fun things to do with the family this week. Plenty of Easter fun and egg hunts as well. Stay safe if you are traveling and have a […]


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Save 40% on Hickory Chair Furniture at Brock Moran this month.

Mar 19, 2016 | Susu

Big savings on gorgeous furniture at BROCK MORAN in Piedmont Row this month! The store is offering a 40% off discount on custom orders from Hickory Chair through March 31. If you don’t know the brand, Hickory Chair is a 100 year old NC custom and semi custom furniture company favored by designers for timeless, classic style […]


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