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...

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Charlotte NC – Bank of America Stadium – Home of the Carolina Panthers

Bank of America Stadium - Home of the Carolina Panthers 75,525-seat-seat football stadium, home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers & a whole host of college teams and events is located on 33 acres in Charlotte’s Uptown area. Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC Completed in 1996 and opening originally as Ericsson Stadium, this venue was known to locals as Carolinas Stadium (named for both states, North & South Carolina) for 8 years. Naming rights were later purchased by Charlotte’s own Bank of America (corporate headquarters) in 2004. Those rights were purchased through … Continue reading...

Places to Visit in Charlotte – Sunflour Baking Company

Sunflour Baking Company Dilworth Ballantyne Elizabeth and Huntersville

Sunflour Baking Company - One of Our Favorite Places to Visit in Charlotte Family-Owned Charlotte Bakery & Café A family-owned Charlotte bakery & café that is one of the most popular bakeries in the area.  Everything is prepared onsite, the family-owned business supports local vendors and puts smiles on faces every day!  Sunflour Baking Company has four Charlotte locations, including Dilworth, Ballantyne, Elizabeth and Harrisburg. Visit the shop and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and your favorite treats or have food and coffee delivered too your door (or the door of … Continue reading...

What’s Happening in Charlotte for New Year’s Eve 2018?

How will you be ringing in the New Year?   Well, we 'went to town' to find everything that we could to share with you the best of the best, the old favorites and even the budget-friendly New Year's Eve festivities for you to choose from! Links are also included for each one to obtain further information so that you and yours will be well-prepared for this one and only New Year's Eve, 2018! Ring in the 2019 New Year with some fabulous options in and around the Charlotte Metro region: Happy New Year Charlotte! 5Church - New Year's Evefour-course … Continue reading...

Things to do in Charlotte NC for the Holidays 2018

Gingerbread houses at Ballantyne Resort Charlotte NC

Things to do in Charlotte NC for the Holidays 2018 Here are 7 Must-Do Charlotte Area Holiday Experiences Carowinds WinterFest Location: Carowinds Date: Select nights November 18 – December 31 (Visit the site link above to confirm dates WinterFest will be open) Time: Sunday – Friday 5-10PM, Saturday 2-10PM, NYE 5PM  – 1AM Price: $26-$35 adults, $24 children and seniors Tickets Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker Complete with choreography by local resident, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux (the artistic director at the Charlotte Ballet) and music from the Charlotte … Continue reading...