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...

What to Make For Dinner? One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables.

This one-pan balsamic chicken with vegetables is the perfect meal for those nights when you crave a really delicious and healthy meal, but don’t have the energy to spend all night in the kitchen. Flavorful? Check. Versatile? Check. Easy? Check. Healthy? Check. All in...

Best Patios in Charlotte – Scoop’s Spring 2016 Edition

To Read An Updated 2018 Version of this article, please click here.   Start making your happy hour or family dinner plans because we’re back with the warm weather and our 2016 round up of best patios in Charlotte. On our...

What’s the Deal with The Produce Box? Find out with $5 off membership now.

You may have heard about The Produce Box from a neighbor or friend, since there are lots of Neighborhood Coordinators for this fresh produce delivery business here in Charlotte. Or maybe you read about it on a blog or...

What’s for Dinner? Try Clean Catch Fish Market’s Take & Bake

Sometimes you are just too beat to head out and shop for something healthy to make for dinner, not to mention too burnt to chop, prep and cook it once you finally get home. And as much as we...

13 Unexpected Ways to Add Avocado to Your Meals

You know guacamole of course, and there have been countless versions of avocado toast on Instagram and pinterest recently.   Here's our favorite "ways to make avocado toast" recipe link from Kitchn.com. But there are actually many ways to eat avocado that...

Half Price Wine Nights in Charlotte – Our Spring 2016 update.

For A 2018 Update to this post, please click here.   PLEASE NOTE: we’ve done our best to scope out the correct info from Charlotte’s various bars & restaurants, but plans change over time.  If you are a scoop reader OR...

The Ultimate 2016 Charlotte Food Trucks Round Up – Where Are They Now?

It's official. Food trucks have taken the Queen City by storm. Lucky for everyone jonesing for a gooey Pig Mac sandwich, the mobile kitchen revolution once reserved for Uptown workers and South End partiers has expanded in every direction. Now...

20 Ideas on Where to Eat Easter Brunch This Weekend

Whether you're looking to try a newcomer to the Charlotte dining scene or revisit your annual Easter spot, we've got the round up of 20 restaurants ready to host you and yours this Easter holiday.   Ruru's Tacos & Tequila 715 Providence...

20 adorable Easter treat recipes

My 3 year old was extremely into Christmas this past holiday season, and even though I loved his enthusiasm, I was worried that he'd be traumatized once it was over.  We ended up singing Jingle Bells and watching Frosty...

Where To Have Easter Brunch & Lunch in LKN

Who's ready to hunt for Easter eggs? Easter weekend is just around the corner. It's one of the biggest days to eat out with family & friends, after that Easter egg hunt of course. We have scooped out some...

What to Make For Dinner? Quinoa Burrito Bowls.

You asked for it! In our recent scoop reader survey, one thing you said you'd like to see is more food & recipes. (congrats to Anita K for winning the $50 gift card!) So look for more dining and food...

A Spring Guide for a Charleston Visit

The weather is warming up and it's time to hit the coast. Charleston is a popular travel location for its history, architecture and gorgeous scenery. Not only is it among the highest rated travel locations internationally, it is the perfect...