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...
January ’25 Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News
Ring in the New Year by exploring the newest...
School’s Out. That Means Time for a Major Charlotte Donuts Update
There is no denying it ~ Charlotte loves donuts. There has been an explosion of new donuts spots in the Queen City from classic cake donuts in Pineville to one-pound donuts Uptown. Whatever your craving you are bound to find...
#scoopEATS – Best Desserts to Indulge in this Season
It is the time of year where goodies are all around and it's acceptable to overindulge a bit. If you are going to enjoy the desserts why not make sure they are the most delicious desserts you can find in Charlotte?...
Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Charlotte
Does your idea of a holly jolly Christmas involve more good cheer than dirty dishes? Us too. Save the stress for your gift-giving and let the pros at these Charlotte restaurants take care of the holiday feast. A round-up of...
Holiday Gifts for Foodies
Spread Some Holiday Cheer with FOOD + DRINK.
A compilation of Homemade & Store Bought Goodies for the Holidays.
Pretzels truly get a little extra love during the holidays. Here are 15 of my favorite (and super easy) salty & sweet pretzel...
What is Corkage and Why Do You Even Care?
I have one word for you: Wine.
Ok, now that I have your attention, let's talk corkage. While it may seem silly to bring your own entree to a restaurant, selecting the perfect bottle of wine and bringing that along...
#scoopEATS – Holiday Events + Foodie News
It is the most wonderful delicious time of year. From now until January 1st, we at ScoopCharlotte plan to indulge in all the eats, drinks and cheer that Charlotte has to offer. If you need something fabulous to wear to one...
Step By Step Recipe for Delicious Chicken Piccata
The Skillet Dinner That Requires No Skills.
A step-by-step guide for an unbelievably tasty, insanely-easy, dinner for two.
Ingredients:
2 Chicken Breasts, (the thinner the better)
3 Lemons
¼ cup Capers, drained
½ cup All Purpose Flour
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Sweet Paprika
1 tbsp Dry English...
December FOODIE news for Lake Norman
Pint & Pose - 12.01.16
York Chester Brewing Company - Belmont
There's no better way to spend your Thursday night than with fellow yogi's, craft beers and an evening full of fun. No registration required, simply come on out from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (bring your...
Join in the Gingerbread Lane Competition at the Ballantyne Hotel
Thank goodness Thanksgiving is over, time to kick off Holiday EATs in Charlotte with the Gingerbread Lane competition at THE BALLANTYNE HOTEL.
The Ballantyne Hotel is hosting a gingerbread competition for three independent categories including professional, amateur and child (ages...
Best Spas When You Really Want To Escape.
You know that scene in Bad Moms, when Kristin Bell talks about her recurring dream of being in a car accident which results in a two-week hospital stay, during which she’d have nothing to do but lay around and...
CLT Restaurants Recommend the Wines to Serve on Thanksgiving, Kindred’s New Spot, Free Biscuits & More.
It is here, the week of Thanksgiving. We reached out to some of our clients for their suggestions on wine recommendations to place at your Thanksgiving table or to impress your host as a gift.
If you'd like to bring...
Refresher Course: How to Build a Beautiful Cheese Board
Let's be honest, there's always a good excuse to devour a Cheese Board.
'Tis the season for holiday get together's, so here's the inside Scoop on how to make the Ultimate Cheese Board for any occasion.
Scoop #1: Strike up a conversation with your new best...