GOOD EATS & TRAVEL

Charlotte Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News. ScoopEATs for February

February... so few days and so many new restaurants to try. From full plates to full hearts, we've got all the Scoop a girl could need to maximize the month of love. Now Open Dogwood Southern Table and Bar, Uptown Dogwood...

Charlotte’s Best Winter Date Night Dinners, Plus Some 2025 Valentines Menus

There's something about the dark and chilly weather in the winter that makes date night feel all the more cozy and intimate. Around the QC, there are plenty of places worth bundling up and visiting with your partner during...

Our Favorite Espresso Martinis Around the QC

The Queen City is buzzing with Espresso Martinis! Whether you’re into frothy perfection, bold flavors, or decadent add-ons like salted caramel or Nutella, there’s an espresso martini in Charlotte with your name on it. Read on for the best...

Where to Eat Sushi in Charlotte. Over 20 Scoop Picks

In Charlotte, we are spoiled with choice when it comes to sushi. Whether you're looking for a quick takeout option, a fancy dinner out, or something in between, throughout the Queen City we have an abundance of options for...

Where to Find GLUTEN-FREE Meals in Charlotte ~ Our 2025 Update

Whatever your reason for eating gluten-free might be, if you've ever tried to find a restaurant that accommodates the dietary restriction, you know first-hand it isn't always easy. But as the Charlotte food landscape expands, more and more restaurants...

Best Winter Salads Around the QC – 2025 Edition

As we ring in the new year and begin setting resolutions for 2025, healthy eating is top of mind for a lot of us. And one of our favorite ways to ensure we're getting in that daily dose of...

January ’25 Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News

Ring in the New Year by exploring the newest flavors Charlotte's food scene has to offer. Read on for the latest openings and events to keep your plate full this January. Open Now Gravity Sourdough Pizza Co., Camp North End...

2025 Restaurants Openings to Look Forward To – Local Foodie Picks

2025 is shaping up to be the perfect combination of past and present with familiar favorites reopening alongside exciting new concepts joining the QC food scene. And, who better to give you the latest foodie scoop than some of...

Auld Lang Syne. Charlotte Restaurant Openings & Closings – 2024 in Review

What would the New Year be without a year in review of the restaurants that keep Charlotte's food scene ever-growing? From casual bites like pizzerias and taco trucks to upscale Mediterranean with a Southern twist, the past year's QC restaurant...

Whether You Are Thinking DRY or DAMP This January, or Anytime, Here are Our Fave Mocktails Right Now

It’s that time of year again – dry January. The health and wellness trend offers a way to reset, relax and rejuvenate for the year ahead by completely cutting out alcohol for the first month of the year.  If you’re...

Restaurant Openings, Closings, Holiday Events and Food News for December

It’s the holiday season and that means plenty of opportunities to gather around the table to enjoy all that Charlotte's food scene has to offer. Make plans to try these new hotspots, fresh menu updates, and food-related events before...

Here Are 85 Heated Patios in Charlotte to Get Us Through Winter

We've rounded up all the places to dine al fresco, even in the cold weather, organized by Charlotte neighborhood. Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth Flight1949 E 7th St Sip a glass of wine on the patio of Elizabeth's newest wine bar, Flight. The Fig...