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...
Here are the menu’s from Metropolitan’s Restaurants for Queen’s Feast 2016
It’s that time of year again for food lovers in Charlotte. The winter 2016 edition of the semi-annual Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is almost here. Beginning Friday, January 22 over 125 restaurants in greater Charlotte will offer a...
Here are Some New Restaurants to Try with the Queens Feast Prix Fixe
If you haven’t had a chance to experience some of the hottest new restaurants in Charlotte, Queen's Feast is the time. Each of the over 130 restaurants participating offer a 3-course prix fixed menu for $30 / $35. Take...
Corkbuzz offers Flywheel patrons free wine. BAM.
I know you've heard the buzz on Corkbuzz. It's definitely one of my favorites, and since you're a scoop reader, I'm pretty sure it's on your list to check out.
When I got this scoop, I'm all R U KIDDING...
Reboot with a Visit to the Fearrington Inn and enjoy our 20% discount.
With the new year coming up, I’m not sure of a better way to push the restart button then a fabulous spa and pampering getaway. Just about two hours away, The Fearrington Inn is a mix of luxury with a...
Our Favorite Holiday Breakfast Ideas
Weekend breakfasts were always a pretty big deal in my family growing up, and breakfast on Christmas morning? Well, that was on a whole other level.
My parents would refill their coffee mugs for the third or fourth times. My...
Warm Drinks for Winter ~ aka Scoop Hacks Your Favorite Lattes.
There's nothing like a nice, hot cup of something to warm you up, get your day started or settle you and yours down in the evening. . But typical go-to drinks such as herbal tea, instant hot chocolate, and...
22 Holiday Treats to Make with Your Kids
One of my favorite ways to temporarily escape my grown-up responsibilities around the holidays (such as wrapping a million presents and hosting my husband's holiday office party) is to make festive desserts and other treats in the kitchen with my...
The Scoop on a Last Minute Christmas Trip to the NC Mountains
Get a huge dose of holiday cheer with a quick getaway to the mountains this weekend or next. Â From lights displays to gingerbread displays, the Biltmore at Christmas and shopping galore, here are our top picks for a very...
Brewpublik Catering to Save Your Day
No doubt your Holiday party is fast approaching. Imagine having the best craft beer in the world custom-curated by BREWPUBLIK and delivered right to the party!
You know the drill...endless to-do lists filled with grocery shopping, invitations, phone calls, present...
Great Homemade Gifts of Food
We all want to put thought and care into the gifts that we purchase for those on our holiday shopping lists.
But what do you get for the person who has everything, the teacher who is destined to receive the...
Best Places to Cheat on Your Kitchen With
EDITOR'S NOTE: For the grammarians in the group, we do realize the error in our ways here. However, 'Best Places With Which to Cheat on Your Kitchen' seemed a bit much. Apologies.Â
You know that friend who hosts parties, luncheons...
Top 20 cookbooks for under the tree
This year, why not deviate from the traditional bottle of wine and hand that hostess (or grandma, or coworker) a gift that will keep giving all year round? The 2015 crop of cookbooks will impress everyone from your foodie friend to your...