Tag: scoopEATS

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 you may need to eat...

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 has seen some of the...

Lake Norman’s Half Price Wine Nights – Best of Updated

Hello! You've found an "old" post here. For a 2018 Update on this article, please click here. New year, new you? I'm already over that and back to my usual vices of eating dessert and drinking red wine (Antioxidants are healthy, right?). If you've given up...

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 3-course prix fixe dinner for...

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 an evening to get out...

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.  You know that friend who hosts parties, luncheons and impromptu get-togethers at the...

Where To Eat Thanksgiving At The Lake If You Don’t Want To Cook

The house is decorated, the pantry is stocked, and you're feeling festive. Company is coming, but don't want to spend all your free time cooking? No problem! Our local LKN restaurants have some great holiday menus so that you and your family can have all...

Where to Eat Thanksgiving in Charlotte If You Don’t Want To Cook

We know, hunting Pinterest for recipes, prepping for what seems like months and fussing over who sits near whom at the dinner table sounds like the perfect idea of a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. But if your hands are still dry from all the dish washing...

Artisan Chocolate in Charlotte for the Holidays

With the holidays just right around the corner, I want to introduce you to some amazing locations that offer delicious chocolate desserts, and to their amazing owners & creators here in Charlotte. Whether for corporate gifts or parties, important events, weddings or a perfect...

Scoop Picks: Best Sandwiches at the Lake

Sandwiches are a lunchtime favorite - but do you find yourself going back to the same sandwich again and again? I love PB&J, but I can only have it so many times a week (says my nutritionist, anyway). Break out of your sandwich rut...

Where the Fitness Folk Eat Healthy in Charlotte.

#truth. No matter how hard you work out, it's basically calories in, calories out.  At least for those of us who make our living at something other than working out. And that's just for the weight part.  To be healthy as well as fit, it's definitely...

Scoop Picks: LKN’s Best Sushi Rolls

We may be far from the ocean, but we have some great sushi restaurants in Lake Norman. It's great having so many choices but sometimes it's hard to pick which one to go to - not a bad problem to have. Here's a list of...

Your Guide to an Autumn Inspired Meal in Charlotte

We were thinking, what if we asked guest blogger CharlotteLately to pick a favorite fall dish at some of her current favorite restaurants, what would that "progressive dinner" look like?  Here's her ideal 4 course autumn meal in photos, featuring seasonal bounty in Charlotte:     The Tin Kitchen Appetizer...

Here’s the Scoop on The 10 Hottest Foodie Openings In Charlotte This Fall.

So many new places to eat, drink, and shop gourmet, so little time. Charlotte is abuzz with launches this fall, and whether you want a little indulgence (hi, donuts) or some cleansing refreshment (juice for everyone), there's something new just around the corner. Here...

Scoop Picks: Best Appetizers at the Lake

At Scoop, we can (and sometimes do) make a meal out of appetizers. We love the perfectly sized portions and being able to try a few different things. It's like having tapas at a non-tapas restaurant. Here are our top picks for best appetizers...

Scoop Picks: Best Pizza at the Lake

It’s time for another round-up of LKN’s best eats and this week we’re into Pizza. And I mean, c’mon – who doesn’t love pizza? Whether you love New York style thin crust or Chicago deep dish, our local restaurants have something for everyone. Here’s a list...