GOOD EATS & TRAVEL

Where to Eat Sushi in Charlotte. Over 20 Scoop Picks

In Charlotte, we are spoiled with choice when it...

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

Whatever your reason for eating gluten-free might be, if...

Best Winter Salads Around the QC – 2025 Edition

As we ring in the new year and begin...

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

Ring in the New Year by exploring the newest...

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes For Turkey, Stuffing and More (Videos Inside)

The Novant Health Kitchen joins with The Asbury restaurant to present some fool-proof Thanksgiving meal recipes, so you can focus on the parade & fun on Thanksgiving Day and keep things as simple, healthy and tasty as possible in...

Upstream Intro’s A Breakfast Cafe With Your Moms Donuts

Upstream joins with Your Mom's Donuts to bring South Park an ‘Upstream Morning Cafe’ featuring Your Mom’s Donuts and a selection of Counter Culture coffee, teas, lattes and cappuccinos. Starting on Monday, November 12, Upstream will open in the...

Here’s Scoop’s Annual List of Cookbooks ~ to Gift, Use and Peruse.

Whether you’re searching for new holiday recipes or just want to spice up your everyday gourmet, fall is the perfect time to channel your inner Ina Garten. The latest cookbooks will provide inspiration for your own kitchen, and delight...

Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2018 in CLT If You Don’t Want to Cook

Love Thanksgiving but hate the hassle? We've researched the best places to eat out or take out this holiday, from lavish buffets to tasty desserts waiting to grace your table. Here are the restaurants open for Thanksgiving 2018 so...

#scoopEATS – New & Now Open, One Closing and Other Key Food News for November

November kicks off with fresh menu offerings, new openings and plenty of foodie events to tempt your palate. Read on for the best in Charlotte's culinary scene this month: OPENINGS & CLOSINGS CAVA - Open Now CAVA, a DC-based fast-casual chain, is...

18 Fun Halloween Recipes for Your Spooky Parties. Including Adult Bevs.

Halloween is right around the corner and we've got you covered when it comes to spooky recipes. When you're planning your party, don't forget Halloween isn't just for kids. The adults need to have some fun too! Check out...

Here’s Scoop’s Exhaustive List of All Things PumpkinCLT

It's here (and quite frankly, has been here for a few weeks): pumpkin season. No matter that the temperatures JUST dropped in the last week. Pumpkin craze hits as soon as fall begins, regardless of what it feels like...

Party Pics! Alain Ducasse Visits La Belle Helene in Charlotte

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Our 2018 Scoop Guide to the CLT Brewery Scene

Dark and complex or light and smooth. Adults-only or perfect for the kids. Hoppy IPAs or tart ciders. In Charlotte, there's a brewery for every palate and occasion. We know it can be hard to keep up with all...

#scoopEATS October. Openings, Closings, Events & Food News You Need to Know

The weather may be starting to cool down, but between multiple new openings, fresh flavors and tasty events, Charlotte's culinary scene is just heating up. Here's what the restaurants have planned to satisfy your appetite to kick off October:   THIS...