File this one under “Love What I Do.” As many of you know, in 2015, I first contracted with the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant &
Category: Restaurants & Chefs
The Food & Fun You Crave, CLT
Crave CLT is a week-long fun festival of food-centric events that kick off the first week of May 2022. I love that so many in
Learning about the African Roots of Southern Cuisine
I love writing about chefs and all they bring to the table. My job becomes even easier when there is a great story to share.
Cheers Catherine Rabb
Catherine Rabb was a chef with a passion for making no fuss food that tasted good; a teacher who made learning fun, easy and interesting;
How’s Your Sandwich Savvy?
In anticipation of National Sandwich Day on Wednesday Nov. 3, I’ve been asked to share a few of my favorite things between two slices of
Sweet Treats: Baking Cookies & Handpies
Before we start baking cookies today, Allow me to share a bit of the backstory. On one of my food-centric trips to Greenwood, SC, last
Mothers Day brunching in Charlotte
With so many Charlotte area chefs and restaurants offering Mothers’ Day Brunching options, I thought I’d get you started with a short list of hidden
2021 NCRLA Chef Showdown
Six years ago I was approached by the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, otherwise known as the NCRLA, to organize a fun, one evening
Eating out, Dining In and To-go From Uptown Charlotte Restaurants
Time for another round of the Take Away on To-Go dining options. This time with a focus on Uptown Charlotte restaurants. Not only that, but
The Take-Away on Take Out Dining In Charlotte
Time for Take Out. Right now, its the very best way to support our local restaurant community. While restaurants are open for business and many
The Food & drink You Crave, CLT
What is it that you Crave, Clt? As restaurants reopen in the Queen City, we are all asking the same question. Where can we go
Take A Day Away, Destination: Greenwood, SC
Destination Greenwood, SC. If sheltering in place and staying at home has you a little stir crazy these days – maybe you just need to
As Charlotte restaurants reopen, Here’s What you need to know…
June 25 Update – Remember the three W’s – wash your hands, watch your distance and WEAR A MASK – when you go out in
Here is How You Can Help
Many of you have written me to ask how you can help our local farmers, chefs and restaurants. The COVID 19 crisis has been hard
25 Plus Places to Shop Local – March 2020
No better place to shop for local produce, proteins and product than from local farmers markets, farm stores and locally run businesses. In late March,
Charlotte restaurants Offer Take Out and Delivery: Update March 2020
Usually my posts about Charlotte restaurants include a round up of six new places I think you should try. But these are not usual times.
Charlotte RESTAURANTS And Farmers market Updates
The world seems topsy turvy right now. In the wake of the COVID-19 corona virus, Charlotte restaurants, chefs and farmers are flexing creative muscles, so
Charlotte Chefs and Restaurants lend a helping hand
I have always said that very wonderful things happen when and where Charlotte chefs gather. And, it is incredible how very short of a time
YoCo Taste Trail 2020
Its time for another culinary adventure. This one takes us to South Carolina’s York County, to follow the 2020 YoCo Taste Trail. Thanks to the
Hearts, Chocolate & Flowers
Quicker than Cupid’s arrow, Heidi Billotto here, with a rundown of several creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s 2020 with a variety of local hearts, chocolate
Eating Out for Charlotte Restaurant Week Winter 2020
Where are you eating out for Charlotte Restaurant Week? It is Jan 22, we are 5 days into the 10-day stretch that is Queen’s Feast
Queen’s Feast 2020 Winter Edition
It’s Baaacck. The 10 day stretch of dining delirium known as Queen’s Feast or Charlotte Restaurant Week. 2020’s Winter Edition of this biannual “Royal Repast”
Charlotte Restaurants Near Me
How many times have you been on the search for a great place to go to eat and googled , “Charlotte Restaurants Near Me” ?
Charlotte Restaurants on the Radar
As we start this year, I, like you, find myself with many new Charlotte restaurants to try, that’s for sure. Add all the new places
December Restaurants: A RoundUp of Holiday Cheer
If you are talking restaurants, 2019 has been a busy year for Charlotte. Almost every day in November a new dining establishment opened its doors
NC Chef Showdown Winners Take to the Airwaves
I am still reeling from all the fun this week as the 2019 NCRLA Chef Showdown celebrated its grande finale on Monday Sept 30, 2019
South Carolina Restaurants Update with Video and more
Wow! Just Wow! I am delighted at the response from my post on South Carolina Restaurants last week. The original article featuring a half dozen
August Restaurant Roundup: SC Hidden Gems
This week, I’m swinging down to South Carolina for my August Restaurant Roundup, to share what’s cooking across state lines. I’ve spent a lot of
NCRLA Culinary Competition Continues
Time for an update on the North Carolina Culinary Competition of the year – the 2019 NCRLA Chef Showdown! This month marks the next phase
2019 NCRLA Chef Showdown
Time for the fourth annual NCRLA Chef Showdown. Call your food-centric friends, mark your calendars and save the date. Stay tuned for updates as the