GOOD EATS & TRAVEL

Restaurant Openings, Closings, Holiday Events and Food News for December

It’s the holiday season and that means plenty of...

Here Are 85 Heated Patios in Charlotte to Get Us Through Winter 2024

The weather is (finally) getting colder in Charlotte, which...

Here’s Our Guide to Steakhouses in Charlotte

Every now and then, we love to indulge in...

Coming Soon! The QC’s Biggest Wine Event is the Grand Tasting at Charlotte Wine & Food Week in April

Charlotte Wine + Food Week presented by Truist returns this April for its 35th year of fundraising with a wine and food event for every taste, all for a good cause. While there are daily events from 4/18 through...

It’s Patio Season! Here’s Our Charlotte Patios Spring 2023 Update 

Even with an early spring, we've waited long enough for Patio Season. It's here, so it's time to decide which breezy spot you'll pick to enjoy a meal, cocktail, or coffee, solo or with friends. Charlotte is filled...

Restaurant Openings, and More Charlotte Food News for March 2023

Spring is on the horizon, and Charlotte's culinary scene is meeting the promise of a new season with plenty to fill your plate. Here we have the must-know news, openings and happenings going on this month in the Queen...

National Pancake Day is February 21. Or Feb 28. Or Sept 26. Who Knows. Here’s Our Scoop Girls Guide to Breakfast in Charlotte

There's some debate about the official date of National Pancake Day - although not for those of us for whom every day is a Pancake Day. The original seems to have been Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), and the National...

The Savor Charlotte Culinary Event Runs for Two Weeks this March

The first-ever SAVOR CHARLOTTE in actual Charlotte is happening over the course of two weeks this March, and it will feature some of the QC's most popular restaurants and experiences offering hands-on classes, demos, exclusive menus, and special offers....

Wednesday 2/22 is National Margarita Day. Here’s Our Charlotte Margaritas Guide

It's almost that time of year when we celebrate our favorite unofficial holiday — National Margarita Day. This year, it falls on a Wednesday, which makes for the perfect mid-week, hump-day treat. We searched the Charlotte area and beyond...

Sweets for Your Sweeties ~ Here are 5 Charlotte Bakeries to Shop for Unique Valentines Treats

SAS Cupcakes SAS Cupcakes has made-from-scratch Valentine's Day Goodies that you can pick up in store (Blakeney) or order to have them delivered to your Sweetie on Monday 2/13 or Tuesday 2/14. Use Promo Code: SCOOP10 for 10% OFF when ordering...

scoopEATS. Charlotte Restaurant Openings, Closings & News You Can Use for February

We may be headed into the shortest month of the year, but there's certainly no shortage of culinary news and events to look forward to this February. Scroll down a bit for Valentines menus at spots that still have...

Charlotte’s Most Romantic Restaurants Are Booking Up FAST

Yes, this is an article designed to get you thinking about Valentine's Day Dinner with your sweetie, and you'd better get on it if you don't have a reservation already (many on this list are already totally booked -...

2023 Restaurant Openings We’re Excited About Plus Top Picks from the QC Food Influencers

When it comes to new restaurant openings, Charlotteans will have no shortage of options in 2023. From brick and mortar expansions to new concepts from familiar names, we've got the round-up of the spots we and Charlotte's food influencers...

Charlotte’s Best Restaurants for the Gluten-Free Eater

Guest post contributed by @lizeatsglutenfree Whether you’re gluten-free for health reasons, trying out a new diet, or being a supportive family member/significant other, you can attest that finding quality gluten-free restaurants can be a struggle. I’ve always been a foodie, but...

Here Are 60 of ‘Charlotte’s Best Salads’ for Healthy Eats Right Now

Was one of your New Year's resolutions to start eating healthier? We're right there with you. Charlotte restaurants have amped up their salad game with more and more local spots serving several healthy and delicious options  ~ because let's...