365 Things to Do & Places to Go in the Charlotte Metro Area – Fran’s Filling Station

365 Things to Do & Places to Go in the Charlotte Metro Area - Fran’s Filling Station Fran Scibelli, the owner of Fran’s Filling Station, has been active in Charlotte’s culinary scene since 1994. Her first restaurant, the Metropolitan Café, is a big hit in the Uptown area. Her second venture, Charlotte’s first artisan bakery, the Metropolitan Bakery was closed as Fran set her focus on a full-scale restaurant, providing eclectic dishes designed to satisfy both ‘grazers’ and hearty diners.  Fran, a former Washington, DC criminal defense attorney, has a passion for food and … Continue reading...

365 Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Stowe Botanical Gardens Orchid exhibit

365 Things to Do & Places to Go in the Charlotte Metro Area -  Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden January 28 – March 3, 2019ART & ORCHIDS:  INVISIBLE LINKS Exhibition Open DailyJanuary 28 – 31; 9AM - 4PM.February 1 – March 3; 9AM - 5PM. COST: Free with Garden Admission or Free for Members This popular exhibition was created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, portraying plants for scientific purposes as well as to celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Experience, first-hand, the fascinating diversity of living … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to See in Charlotte – Libretto’s Pizzeria

Libretto's Pizzeria Charlotte NC

Things to Do & Places to See in Charlotte - Libretto’s Pizzeria This week, we had our team meeting at Libretto’s Pizzeria in Ballantyne. This popular Italian restaurant and authentic New York-style pizzeria is located in a shopping area which we frequent - our dentist is located in the complex too. As much as we love our dentist, we much preferred dining than going to visit him! Even New Yorkers who have relocated to Charlotte agree that their pizza gives them a sense of being back in New York! They have everything from my favorite, caprese salads and shrimp scampi to a … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to See – The Pump House (Rock Hill)

Things to Do & Places to See - The Pump House (Rock Hill) While those living in Fort Mill, Tega Cay & Rock Hill are a hop, skip & a jump from this wonderful restaurant, it’s certainly worth the short drive from Charlotte!  The Pump House, Rock Hill, SC At The Pump House, you will experience some of the best Southern-inspired American cuisine available anywhere in the Charlotte Metro. The Pump House features fresh, local ingredients, prepared by accomplished local chefs who know what great food is all about.  In addition, you’ll enjoy celebrating the … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte | Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse

Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte | Midwood Smokehouse Voted one of the top 50 barbecue establishments in the Unites States, Charlotte-born Midwood Smokehouse is ALWAYS busy! Once you sample their secret smoker prepared BBQ, you’ll understand why.  Midwood Smokehouse is strongly rooted in the BBQ traditions of both the Carolinas and Texas. Pitmaster, Matt Barry sees to it that the BBQ traditions of both the Carolinas and Texas are in every dish. Serving a variety of Texas-style, slow-smoked barbecue, the pitmaster uses an all-wood smoker that burns hickory logs 24/7 - … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte – Sycamore Brewing

Sycamore Brewing - Pet-friendly craft brewery

Things to Do & Places to Go in Charlotte - Sycamore Brewing I’m not one who spends a lot of time at our local craft breweries but, I do know a good brewery when I experience one! We recently hosted a client appreciation event at one that we had heard wonderful things about - and the team had given me a big thumbs-up on - Sycamore Brewing. Their tagline “Drink Carolina Proud” is demonstrated consistently in its award-winning, easy-drinking, locally-brewed craft beer. This family-owned brewery is rooted right here in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sycamore Brewing Charlotte NC We … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte – Poppy’s Bagels & More

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte - Poppy's Bagels & More My hubby and I are fond of starting our Sunday mornings off with a bagel from Poppy’s Bagels & More. We have tried several local & chain bagel shops and Poppy's Bagels & More sits at the very top of our list of favorites. Poppy’s Bagels & More opened their doors in Charlotte’s popular Cotswold neighborhood in 2010.  It is a small family-owned and run business. “Poppy”, after relocating to Charlotte from New York, missed the bagels from his hometown, so he sought to create the best bagel he … Continue reading...

Queen’s Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week (Winter, 2019 – JAN 18 – 27)

Queen's Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week (Winter, 2019 - JAN 18 - 27) Prix fixe specials are available for dinner only, January 18-27, 2019. Delectables from some of Charlotte's finest restaurants, from the freshest of sushi to the thickest of steaks at an unbelievable price, are available this week at 80 restaurants participating in the Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week). Queen's Feast | Charlotte Restaurant Week (Winter, 2019 - JAN 18 - 27) For only $30 - $35, bring a friend, your family or simply treat yourself to three courses of culinary delights from … Continue reading...

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte | 300 East, Dilworth

300 East | Dilworth | Charlotte NC

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte | 300 East, Dilworth Welcome to 300 East! Serving the Dilworth neighborhood and greater Charlotte for 32 years, 300 East is a family-owned and operated, eclectic American dining establishment. The creative American-eclectic menu is a farm-to-table selection of delightful dishes, partnered with excellent customer service. This Dilworth restaurant utilizes a comprehensive list of amazing local farmers and their philosophies & practices. They continue to add more sustainably- raised & produced ingredients to their menu. Carved out of a … Continue reading...

Freedom Park, The Queen City’s Largest Park

Things to Do in Charlotte - Freedom Park (Myers Park | Dilworth Area) Freedom Park is located between the Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods just outside of Uptown Charlotte NC; this popular Mecklenburg County park has it all.  There's something for everyone in this beautiful, expansive park... You'll find strollers, walkers & joggers nearly all hours of the day and night here. It's 'Puppy Paradise' and kid-friendly and so expansive that you can even find quiet time for visiting or reading a great book on a bench overlooking the gentle-flowing Sugar Creek that runs … Continue reading...