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...
The Best Recipes for Your Weekend Cook Outs this fall.
Now that it's cooled off a bit, the time is here for a little backyard gathering with neighbors, family or friends.
From appetizers and sides, entrees, desserts, and even cocktails, we've got you covered with some first-rate recipes, so you can throw...
Fall City Escape: Savannah, GA
The weather is finally cooling off, and you're itching for a weekend getaway. Have you thought about Savannah? This charming southern city is less than a four hour drive from Charlotte and has so much to offer including food,...
17 Heartwarming Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
I grew up with a mother who was practically straight out of a 1950s television sitcom. Â She was constantly smiling, knew just the right things to say in any situation, and often made sure that some of her homemade...
Peak Fall Color 2015 – Where to Stay When You Go to The Mountains
Taking a last minute trip to the NC mountains for the fall color change? It's hard to believe some people have the wherewithall to book their places several months in advance, so finding a place can be like finding...
Peak Fall Color 2015 – Where to See the Leaves this Fall
Like many Charlotte families, my fall calendar revolves around two things; college football and traveling to the mountains for the annual color change. There is something about hopping on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the windows rolled down, breathing...
6 Unusual Greens To Add To Your Diet Today
Whenever I am in the produce section at a grocery store, I tend to reach for the same familiar greens, such as spinach, kale, and collards- but there are always those mystery greens.
They are the greens that look really...
SCOOP Special: 35% off Brewpublik Pumpkin Beer Delivery
One thing is for certain, you don't have to be a guy to enjoy a nice, cold craft beer. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I have a deep love and appreciation for the good stuff. And...
How to make use of the local apples this season.
You took a beautiful scenic drive to the mountains, visited some charming local orchards, and picked enough apples to fill up the entire trunk of your car.
Now what? How to make good use of all your local apples picked?
Obviously,...
The Local Juice Boom in Charlotte.
It is no secret that the movement of healthy eating and wholesome living is sweeping across the Queen City. New Juice Bars are opening up all over town, and their mission to bring healthy habits to our city extend...
Here are Three Wine & Food Dinners at Bonterra You Don’t Want To Miss
That's the great thing about this job. Just when I think I am staring down a long, lonely autumn of pumpkin beer, brewpubs and cornhole, I hear about something cool & fun & different for a grown-up like me,...
Our Top 7 Ideas for a 40th Birthday Girls Trip this year
Three ingredients for the perfect 40th birthday: your girls, delicious cocktails, and at least one ultra-luxe spa treatment.
You can keep it close to home with a short road trip or jet-set (first-class only on birthdays, we say) to one of...
Scoop Picks: Best Salads at The Lake
Is anyone else guilty of eating a few too many hotdogs and ice cream cones this summer? I know that I am. If you’re looking to get back on track and fit into your cute leggings and sweaters, salad seems...