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...

Party Pics from Scoop’s Fashion Bloggers Meet Up at Upstream

Did you miss our meet up Thursday at Upstream? Not to worry, we've already got the next one scheduled, so mark your calendars for 9/25 at Dilworth Tasting Room and stay tuned for the rsvp. Meanwhile, not to rub it...

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls & More Apple Recipes

Brought to you by Puppies & Brunch Even though apple season seems like it's synonymous with Fall, it actually starts well before the first chill of the season. Most orchards open by early August and really get into full swing by the beginning...

NC Wineries to Visit this Labor Day Weekend (or Any Weekend)

North Carolina is home to almost 200 wineries that are spread out across the state all the way from the sandy coast to the mountains. The website NCWine.org has a pretty extensive and user-friendly list / map of wineries...

Restaurants Where Charlotte Natives and Long-Time Locals Eat

Lately it seems like there's always some trendy restaurant opening up in Charlotte, and while there's nothing wrong with having a lot of choices and new places to go, we wanted to find out where true Charlotte locals go...

New Restaurant Openings & End of Summer Menus Plus 12 Foodie Events for August

It's been a HOT summer in the QC restaurant scene, and Charlotte shows no signs of slowing down in these last days of August. Before Labor Day rolls around, here are the latest in openings, events and menu specials...

The Charlotte Coffee Scene Has Exploded. Our Picks of the New, The Old and the Unexpected

Whether it's your necessary start button in the morning, a vehicle to connect with friends, or you simply love the taste, Scoop has combed the Charlotte area for the best local coffee shops in each neighborhood so your next...

Who are Charlotte’s Food Influencers? Behind the Lens with Shannon of Uptown Girl CLT

In our second edition of Behind the Lens, Allie P spoke with Shannon of Uptown Girl CLT. This food/lifestyle blogger has been sharing her eye for beautiful food, scenic shots, and fashion since 2016 and is currently celebrating 10,000+...

Fresh Sushi, Poke Bowls, Ceviche, Lobster Rolls, Take Home Meals & More. What’s Going On at Clean Catch Fish Market?

Our favorite place to buy seafood in Charlotte is hands down CLEAN CATCH FISH MARKET on Selwyn Ave. The old adage "you get what you pay for" is never more appropriate than with seafood and at Clean Catch. Yes,...

Summer Tomatoes. Caprese Toast plus Six Favorite Recipes

Can we all agree that a juicy tomato is summer's gift to us? I think we can. Tomatoes and summer are synonymous in my book, so make sure you get them while they're ripe! Missing tomato season is a...

Meet These 15 Charlotte Fashion Influencers at UPSTREAM at our 8/23 Meet Up

We are ending summer with a Big Bang at Upstream on Thursday, August 23 at a scoop Meet Up with our favorite Charlotte Fashion Influencers.   " order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]   DATE: Thursday August 23, 2018 TIME: 6 pm to 8 pm. Drop...

Who Are Charlotte’s Food Influencers? Behind the Lens with Jessica of The Sweet Seoul

Ever wonder more about those Charlotte foodies you follow on Instagram? Staring at juicy burgers and perfect pizzas all day is fun, but there's way more to the person who took the shot. In our new Behind the Lens series,...

scoopEATS: Charlotte Now Opens, Opening Soons, Food News & Events for August 2018

It's not too late to check items off of your Charlotte summer foodie list. Round out the summer by trying new spots and tasting fresh takes on old favorites with our Charlotte Food News August 2018. Here's what should...