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...

Last Minute Rentals for Spring Break & Easter Weekend

Did spring break creep up on you? Are you staring down the barrel of a full week of your kids laying on the couch staring at their phones like zombies? No worries — we've scouted out some last-minute getaway options that are...

Beach House Rental – Debordieu vs Bald Head, Litchfield vs Pawleys, Kiawah vs Hilton Head- Which Beach is for You?

Our days of lying (or playing) on the beach are so close we can almost smell the saltwater now. But which beach is the best for you and your family/golfing buddies/gal pals? No matter what you're looking for, both Carolinas...

Do You Know This Beautiful Brunch Spot Hidden in Lake Norman

Have you heard about Block Bistro? I hadn't either. Until a friend of mine suggested we meet there this past weekend. And a brunching we did go. I was beyond wow'ed & couldn't wait to share my experience with all of you! Just...

Make This Bourbon Caramel Popcorn to Enjoy with The Oscars this Sunday.

If you gearing up to enjoy the red carpet at 6pm on E and/or 7 pm on ABC, or the awards on ABC at 8:30pm in this Sunday's 88th Academy Awards, you might want to whip up a batch...

Charlotte’s Prettiest Restaurants

In Charlotte’s booming restaurant scene, the food is center stage (as it should be). But what about the atmosphere? You might have heard of research about music, lighting, and other environmental elements in dining settings that supposedly cause you...

Major Wine & Food Events at Bonterra this March.

Been wanting to try Kindred's Milk Bread? Here's your chance. Bonterra Dining & Wine Room is hosting two stellar events for food & wine this March ~ where you can meet some of the hottest names in dining in the Southeast...

Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2016

These days planning a wedding can be so stressful, brides and grooms deserve a long and relaxing honeymoon to recuperate after the big day. Fortunately, there are tons of options for happy couples to kick off their life together....

Last Minute Reservations for Valentine’s Day in Charlotte

If you're leaving your big Valentine's Day plans for the last minute, never fear. We've got the round-up of favorite Charlotte area restaurants that still have reservations according to OpenTable. Hurry though! You'll want to reserve your seat fast, and...

Scoop’s Guide to an Ultimate Panthers Super Bowl Party

{photo: humanecharlotte.org} Keep calm...and adopt Luke? Ok. Especially after he comes back to the Queen City with a big Super Bowl 50 win (but who are we kidding, we'd adopt him anyways). Chances are you started plotting your ultimate Panthers Super...

Restaurant Week & A Panther Playoff Game? Where to go in Lake Norman.

I am a little scared. Two AMAZING things falling on the same day? I'm scared because they fall on a Sunday... and we all know what comes after Sunday. MONDAY. Nevertheless, what a great opportunity to go out (an extra...

The hot restaurant (and other) openings you may have missed.

What can we say? We're a city always on the hunt for new places to dine, sip and explore. Luckily, we are spoiled with new eateries and bars on every corner opening their doors. Over the past few weeks, Charlotte...

Last-minute weekend getaways for this Martin Luther King Jr Holiday

If you're lucky enough to have Monday off work for MLK Day, what better way to celebrate than a last-minute weekend getaway with someone you love, with the girls, guys or even all by yourself — no judgement from us. Here...