Things to do in Charlotte NC | Charlotte NC Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group, Realtor

Guess What Time It Is? Time for Queen’s Feast! JANUARY 2013

It’s That Time Again – Charlotte Restaurant Week / The Queen’s Feast Queen's Feast Restaurant Week 2013 Charlotte NC | Friday January 18 through Sunday January 27, 2013 Queen's Feast in Charlotte begins Friday, January 18th and ends Sunday, Januray 27th (2013)! Enjoy 3 course meals at over 100 different restaurants for only $30! You'll enjoy delectables from some of Charlotte's finest restaurants including restaurants featuring the freshest of sushi to the thickest of steaks at an unbelievable price! This week over 100 restaurants participating in the Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant … Continue reading...

Four Diamond Awards for 2012 List 10 Charlotte Hotels and Restaurants

10 Charlotte Hotels and Restaurants Awarded 2013 AAA Four Diamond Distinction If you're relocating to Charlotte NC, you'll be glad to have a handy list of fine restaurants and luxury hotels in the area. AAA of the Carolinas honored 10 hotels and restaurants at the AAA Four Diamond Awards for the Charlotte area during a ceremony at the Omni Charlotte Hotel recently. The criteria for a Four Diamond rating from AAA are quite rigorous; only the finest hotels and restaurants in the world are presented this prestigious award. In fact, only 3.4 percent of those establishments inspected annually … Continue reading...

Things to Do in Charlotte on New Year’s Eve – Ring in 2013

What's Happening New Year's Eve in Charlotte? Ring in 2013 With a Host of Parties Across the City If you're looking to ring in 2013 in Charlotte, there are plenty of events happening all around the Queen City! Say farewell to 2012 and hello to the New Year in any of these wonderful venues across the city. If your venue is hosting an event or you know of something that needs to be added to the list, leave the details in a comment below or email me at SavvyBroker@me.com or leave it on our 365 Things to Do in Charlotte Facebook page. First Night Charlotte 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. … Continue reading...

Seasonal Spice: Dilworth Pumpkin Patch

Ahh...Cool, crisp fall and the joys of a local pumpkin patch! There are lots of reasons to be excited in October: the crisp fall air, leaves turning, hot apple cider on a cool night, patios that will soon be abandoned until springtime, Halloween looming ever closer…and pumpkins. Who doesn't love a good pumpkin patch? Monday, I went by the Dilworth Pumpkin Patch. It's right at the corner of East Boulevard and Scott Avenue…next to Jersey Mike's, across from Brixx and catty-corner to Starbucks. You can't miss it! The pumpkin patch has popped up around this time of year for the last four years. … Continue reading...

365 Things to Do in Charlotte | SEPT 29, 2012 | OKTOBERFEST

14th Annual Oktoberfest at Charlotte Metrolina Trade Show Expo Charlotte Oktoberfest 2012 will be held at The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, located at 7100 Statesville Road. The festival will be held on the outdoor grass fields and the tents are pitched for an amazing day at the Expo--rain or shine! Charlotte Oktoberfest will be featuring some of the finest breweries in the world, including a large number from right here in the Southeastern US. Due to the popularity of the extra sampling hour that comes with the premium ticket, a limited quantity of three different tickets for admission were … Continue reading...

365 Things to Do in Charlotte NC | Uptown’s Chic Behind-the-Scenes Restaurant Tour

Uptown Chic Behind-the-Scenes Tour | September 29, 2012 Care to join us for a fabulous Uptown afternoon? Uptown Charlotte is chock full of national corporate & celebrity restaurants just brimming with industry secrets and fabulous behind-the-scenes fanfare. Care to guess the chef's specialty? How would you like to go behind-the-scenes into the kitchen and watch the chef prepare a delicious dish during a cooking demonstration? On the Uptown Chic Behind-the-Scenes Walking Food Tour, you will have an opportunity to go in-depth with Executive Chefs and General Managers. You'll have an … Continue reading...

Dilworth’s FESTIVAL IN THE PARK – September 21 – 23

Charlotte NC Festival in the Park in Dilworth

Things to Do in Charlotte NC – 48th Annual Festival in the Park Driving through historic Dilworth with clients, I realized that I had not shared this fabulous Charlotte event with you this year! What are you going to be doing this weekend? You won't want to miss the festival that Charlotteans look forward to each and every year (and have since 1964)! The festival where we all congregate in the fall for the art, music, shopping and carnival-style food, is one of Charlotte’s favorite events of the year. Charlotte’s 48th annual FESTIVAL IN THE PARK is this month–beginning in just a couple of … Continue reading...

Charlotte Restaurant Week | July 20, 2012 – July 29, 2012

Jan 20 - 29 2012 Charlotte Restaurant Week

100 Charlotte Area Restaurants + $30 + 3 Courses = Foodie Fantasy! Okay foodies, it's that time again! Ten days of palatable pleasure that only happens twice per year here in Charlotte! If you're a die-hard foodie (and even if you're not) and you enjoy a fabulous dining experience (and for cheap), discover the best of Charlotte's ever-evolving restaurant landscape as top chefs, new hot spots, and popular favorites show off their skills during Charlotte's popular Restaurant Week! The Queen's Feast features over 100 upscale restaurants all over the Charlotte Metro area who are offering … Continue reading...

Charlotte Ice Creameries – We ALL Scream for It!

Best places to get ice cream in Charlotte

July - National Ice Cream Month July 15 - National Ice Cream Day It’s not a federal holiday but, many Americans believe that it probably should be - National Ice Cream Day! Ice cream just goes hand-in-hand with everything to do with childhood - birthday parties, school celebrations, vacation--and life! In fact, do we really even need a reason to enjoy Americans’ favorite treat? July was declared National Ice Cream Month in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. Nothing screams summer like I-C-E C-R-E-A-M! It’s time to head over to one of your favorite Charlotte ice creameries and CELEBRATE the … Continue reading...

Independence Day Events in Charlotte NC 2012

What's happening in Charlotte this Fourth of July? Raised in the home of a proud Air Force captain, patriotism is something that I sincerely think of daily. I'm incredibly proud to be an American and Independence Day is one of those days each year that I love seeing my fellow Americans so enthusiastic about our freedoms. We're all so appreciative and humbled by those who have given themselves, their families and many, even their lives, to fight for every single one of our freedoms. Do take 3 minutes to enjoy this video before you check out the Independence Day events in Charlotte for 2012 … Continue reading...