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Best Charlotte Patios for Summer Sipping
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The temperatures are creeping up but that's no reason to stay inside. Plan your summer happy hours and family dinners al fresco with the refresh of our list of the best Charlotte patios....
Getting to Know Charlotte’s Grafitti and Street Art
One sure-fire way to feel like a total square is to write a post about local graffiti knowing zero, zilch, nada, Z-E-R-O about street art. I like art. I like Charlotte. And I love free stuff, so I should naturally know more about the...
Best Bike Trails Within an Hour of Charlotte
We aren't far from adventure here in the Carolinas. Despite our big-city vibes, a short jaunt to one of the numerous area parks offers locals the opportunity to feel the wind in their hair on top of 2 wheels. There is something for everyone from the...
The Ballantyne Beat – Eat, Drink and Tan in 28277 this Week
Ah, summer. The air gets hotter, hair gets blonder, skin gets tanner and all we can think about is a cold drink on a breezy patio. Luckily, there's always something new to do in the 28277. Check it out:
EAT/DRINK
The Lodge - A Sportsman's Grill
16640 Hawfield Way...
A different kind of Lake Life. Living at Lake James.
This is just about the time each year when we all think of buying a beautiful lake or mountain house. Summer is quickly approaching and getting away to a cool, waterfront home just seems like a divine way to escape and relax.
Typically, when Charlotteans...
The Ballantyne Beat – shopping, dining and hanging in the 28277 this week
From pizza to pinot, The 'Tyne is poplin' this week. Here's what's going on in the 28277:
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Inizio Pizza Napoletana
1020 Providence Road (Providence Commons shopping center)
Far from your typical pizza joint, Inizio will make you rethink the way you view a classic pie. Ingredients are...
Scoop’s Ballantyne Beat – shopping, dining and hanging in the 28277
Ballantyne is more than just your average suburb. The rapidly growing area at the southern tip of Charlotte has developed a restaurant, bar and shopping scene all its own. And since new places you need to know about are opening in Ballantyne every week,...
The Great Charlotte Park Smackdown. Which neighborhood park is best?
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...
The Ultimate 2016 Charlotte Food Trucks Round Up – Where Are They Now?
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...
Last Minute Rentals for Spring Break & Easter Weekend
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....
Beach House Rental – Debordieu vs Bald Head, Litchfield vs Pawleys, Kiawah vs Hilton Head- Which Beach is for You?
Our days of lying (or playing) on the beach are so close we can almost smell the saltwater now. But which beach is the best for you and your family/golfing buddies/gal pals? No matter what you're looking for, both Carolinas offer some top-notch beaches within...