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...

A scoopGirls’ Guide to Raleigh

The Scoop on Where to Eat, Stay & Play in Raleigh After all the fun eating, shopping and sightseeing in Chapel Hill and Durham, we’ve now arrived in Raleigh, the final point in the Triangle. Raleigh is the second largest...

Toasted Ciabatta with Goat Cheese, Figs, and Prosciutto

This week’s recipe brought to you by PUPPIES AND BRUNCH . I’m going to preface this with the fact that I am now a big fan of figs. But that hasn’t always been the case. When I was a kid figs...

The Pump House and Other Road Trip Restaurants

Burst out of your zip code bubble and venture out to these dining destinations within four hours of Charlotte. Start planning your day or 36 hour, weekend road trip now, and don't forget to tag #scoopEATS on your instagram...

#scoopEATS : Where to Eat in Charlotte This Week.

While others spend their time pondering the potential for life on ProximaB, scoopcharlotte is thinking about life a little closer to home. We've got food on the mind. And where to eat in Charlotte this week. Welcome to #scoopEATS. Our...

A scoopGirls’ Guide to Durham

The Scoop on Where to Eat, Stay & Play in Durham Now that we’ve visited Chapel Hill on our Triangle road trip, the second stop is Durham, NC. Known as the “Bull City,” Durham has a very distinct culture -...

Peanut Butter S’mores Rice Krispy Treats

  S'mores have a special place in my heart. Is it weird to say that about a piece of food? Anyway, it's true. When I was growing up we used to spend our summers in Maine. My dad was one...

New Charlotte Restaurants That Opened While You Were Out Enjoying the Sun

While you were out enjoying some well-deserved summer R&R, the Charlotte restaurant scene was hard at work. From Uptown to Plaza Midwood to South End, there were no days off for these newcomers, who are open and ready to serve...

Charlotte’s Best Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

Here at scoop, there is no denying we love a good scoop...of ice cream or a frozen treat. While there's no better way to beat the heat than to cool off with a tasty frozen dessert, we're no fair...

Five Charlotte Restaurants that are Pretty and Cool in the Heat of Summer

The dog days of summer are upon us, and they're lingering. Just when we thought it might be fun to try to sit outside at a restaurant, we realized that it's still way too humid and sticky to eat...

A scoopGirls’ Guide to Chapel Hill

The Scoop on Where to Eat, Stay & Play in Chapel Hill Collectively referred to as the Triangle, Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh are an easy two-ish hour drive from Charlotte, and worth a weekend trip every once in a...

Host an End of Summer Dinner Party with Help from The Savory Spice Shop

This time of year can be hectic trying to squeeze in last minute summer vacations and preparing for new fall routines, but taking the time to cook for friends and family is a great way to reset, relax, and...

Things to Do in the NC Mountains This August & September

Just because the leaves don't debut their most beautiful colors until October doesn't mean you should miss out on all the fun in the NC Mountains in August & September. In the hot, humid Charlotte weather, a cooler, more breezy...