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Party Pics! Alain Ducasse Visits La Belle Helene in Charlotte

Oct 18, 2018 | Susu

New Charlotte restaurant La Belle Helene celebrated its 3 month milestone with a visit from famed French chef and restauranteur Alain Ducasse. The already super-popular and oft-instagrammed restaurant was designed with the expertise and resources of Ducasse Conseil, which helped design La Belle Helene’s floor plan, menu and overall look and feel. Which is, as […]


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Take a Look at These 40 Fall Fashions Hot Off the Runway at Neiman Marcus

Oct 18, 2018 | scoop team

Did you miss the Art of Fashion Fall Runway Show at NM Southpark last week? Not to worry, we got the pics. Just to remind you, the styles on this runway showcase Neiman’s Fall 2018 “Must Have” list, which is… PEACOCK HUES LEATHER EVERYTHING POWER TAILORING ANIMAL PRINTS ANYTIME SEQUINS LACE-UP BOOTS WESTERN BOOTS TOP FLAP […]


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What’s New at ABODE on East Blvd (and online)

Oct 18, 2018 | scoop team

If you are looking for inspiring and unique pieces to make your home stand out, look no further than a b o d e home. The East Blvd space is full of colorful pieces that would revive any tired space or just add a necessary pop of color. We recently stopped in to see the […]



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#scoopEATS: New Openings, Menus, Parties and Food News You Can Use for the Rest of October

Oct 17, 2018 | Allison

We may be halfway through October, but Charlotte’s restaurant scene isn’t showing any signs of slowing down through the rest of the month. Ready your appetites as we share the latest foodie news, menu updates and events: NEW OPENINGS The Waterman – Now Open! The highly-anticipated new concept from Sea Level opened earlier this week […]


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Charlotte Shopping ~ 12 Unique Events This Week + What’s New in Stores

Oct 16, 2018 | scoop team

Pop in to pop-ups this week through the weekend and mark your calendars for a few events you won’t want to miss coming up. Here’s what we’re doing in the world of shopping plus new items in stores we’re buying. It’s safe to say the shops are in full on Fall mode and we’re so […]


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Local Ghosts. Here are 7 Charlotte Hauntings to Think About.

Oct 15, 2018 | scoop team

As Halloween approaches you won’t have to go very far if you’re looking for a chilling tale or two. The city of Charlotte and its surrounding areas are full of haunted history. We’ve put together a list of seven nearby places that are rumored to have a few ghosts lurking around. Cajun Queen While Cajun […]


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Here are 16 Delish Pumpkin Recipes for All Those Pumpkins You are Buying & Picking

Oct 14, 2018 | scoop team

The most controversial season of the year is upon us: Pumpkin Season. Do you love it or hate it? Personally, I love the flavor of pumpkin in a warm baked good, but detest how everything in the grocery store becomes pumpkin spice flavored the second the clock strikes midnight on October 1. I do not want pumpkin […]


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Family Book Club Picks for Fall

Oct 14, 2018 | Ashley Kaufman

With our students diving into homework and classroom assignments, reading can be serious business during the school year. Making reading a family affair can help kids keep the magic of story time while flexing their brain power. Scoop Family Book Club is a great way to spend more time together, and inspire young readers to reach […]


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Fall Festivals, BalloonFest, Crafternoon & More Things to Do with Family this Week ~ 10/15

Oct 14, 2018 | scoop team

So much family fun this week – find things to do with those fallen Fall leaves, festivals, fairs, and dare we say it… a little Christmas activity. STEAM Month: Lego Club Plaza Midwood Library The library supplies the Legos; participants supply the imagination… Lego idea books are also on-hand and available for checkout. Fall Frolic […]


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South South Charlotte Scoop ~ October News & To Do’s South of 51

Oct 13, 2018 | Allison

No need to venture north to enjoy all the fun our area has to offer. From spooky Halloween thrills to charity events and wine dinners, here are 25+ events happening on the south side of town to enjoy this October: Lanterns & Legends Tour Oct 5 – Oct 27 | Fort Mill History Museum Experience the […]


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21 Costume Ideas for Halloween 2018

Oct 12, 2018 | scoop team

Everyone bought their fantasy pumpkins at Trader Joe’s already, right?  So now onto the other October thing: buy all the costumes. Not really excited for driving all around town looking for ideas? Buy? Rent? Make? We did a little research. As we do. D-I-Y Here are a few make-yourself options: This is so extra (virgin […]


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