GOOD EATS & TRAVEL
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...
2025 Restaurants Openings to Look Forward To – Local Foodie Picks
2025 is shaping up to be the perfect combination...
Scoop Road Trip: Where to go and What to do on St. Simons Island
Before you stash away your bathing suit for the season, consider soaking up the last days of beach weather on the Georgia coast. Many of us stay in the Carolinas for our fix of sun and sand, but you...
Where to pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall near Charlotte NC (redirected)
Don't just watch the leaves change from inside this year...get out there! Â Experience what Southern Living considers the South's best Season with these pick your own pumpkin and apple spots near Charlotte. Â Whether you're looking for a place to...
A Trip on the NC Wine Trail
Yes, the kids are back in school and summer vacays are finished,  but if you think that road trips are done for the year, that’s where we’ll prove you wrong. We’ve crafted a full day of wine-tasting and touring...
Scoop Foodies Road Trip ~ Savor The South in Greensboro
Even if you’re one of the many Queen City residents raised north (or west) of the Mason-Dixon line, you’ve surely discovered the joys of Southern food. From the Krispy Kreme bread pudding at Savannah Red to the famous fried...
A Trip on the NC Wine Trail
Yes, the kids are back in school and summer vacays are finished,  but if you think that road trips are done for the year, that’s where we’ll prove you wrong.
We’ve crafted a full day of wine-tasting and touring that’s...
10 after school snacks to beat the southern September heat
I always associate back-to-school time with falling leaves, lattes, crisp air, orchards, and cozy sweaters.  However, the reality is that it is still pretty hot out there, and it doesn't look like I'll be packing away my shorts any time...
End of summer salsa recipes
I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but before we know it, there will be no more weekends spent by the pool, far less cookouts in the backyard, and we'll have to pack away those cute sundresses...
Scoop’s Indie Food Finds – Some Unique Farmer’s Markets in Charlotte
Nothing says summer like the sights and sounds of a vibrant farmer’s market.  Fruits, vegetables, local art; I can’t get enough. And luckily for us, there are plenty of Charlotte markets where we can soak up the last few...
BBQ Sundaes!! The perfect party food.
Nothing says summer to me like eating BBQ with all the fixins, but it's always so messy to serve at grown up parties and tailgating, and it's no fun trying to balance a plate, a beer and eat a...
5 healthy reasons to try coconut flour
Products such as coconut water, coconut milk, and coconut oil seem to be everywhere lately, and chances are, you've tried them before.
But how about coconut flour?
If you've never tried coconut flour, you're really missing out. Â Coconut flour is a...
How to make the most of summer produce when you hit the local Farmers Markets.
One thing about summer, you can't deny how great it is to be able to shop local produce, meats, dairy and more at our local Farmers Markets. Â There's absolutely nothing like eating fresh foods grown or raised nearby. Â They...
Charlotte’s Summer Craft Cocktails Scene
Here's a story worth suffering through writing and reading....our blogger Katie Ellis visits her favorite watering holes in the QC to share with you her favorite summer cocktails at each.
Soul Gastrolounge
Soul is always packed and for good reason -...