08.06.2024

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🍹 Popping off

Ramble providing roaming cocktails across Charlotte

A brown cocktail with an orange slice and mint leaves on a marbled table with a menu underneath.

Ramble’s pop-up bar concept is providing unique flavors and creations for a limited time at some of Charlotte’s most-notable restaurants. | Photo via Ramble

You’ve likely heard of pop-up shops, but have you heard of a pop-up drinkery? Meet Ramble — Charlotte’s roaming pop-up bar. Created by a team of three bartenders, they collaborate with local chefs and small businesses to provide new flavors to the Queen City.

“We wanted to bring a fun flavor to the summer,” said Larry Suggs, one of the co-founders. “It has been really successful so far.”

Since the first pop-up in May, they’ve organized events like a bartender battle called ‘Let’s Get Ready to Ramble,’ collaborations with restaurants like L’Ostrica and CustomShop, and a Myrtle Beach-themed cookout.

“Each event we do is completely different as far as cocktails, the vibe, even down to the music or the lighting,” added Suggs. “We’re in the business of creating experiences for people.”

A red cocktail in a tall glass with white foam and a blue flower being placed as a garnish. — From the garnishes to the ice, each ingredient in Ramble’s cocktails are methodically chosen to fit the theme of each residency.
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Photo via Ramble

Currently, the traveling bar has yet to announce its latest residency of the summer. If you’re looking to try their creations, time is ticking.

“Our runway right now is to the very end of the summer, like late-August. We’ll see where it goes from there,” said Suggs. “We’d like to eventually have a brick and mortar, possibly under a different name.”

The best way to find Ramble is to follow on social media and on Tock, where it will announce upcoming residencies.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Keeper Talks | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Schiele Museum of Natural History | $8 | Learn about the animals that call the Schiele home during your visit to the museum.
Center City National Night Out | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Victoria Yards, 209 E. 7th St., Charlotte | Free | Meet local officers, learn about safety programs, play games, enjoy food + refreshments.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

R&B Yoga Flow | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Hippin Hops Brewstillery, 650 E. Brooklyn Village Ave., Ste. D, Charlotte | $20-$35 | Stretch into this relaxing session that features popular R&B hits.
Steve Hofstetter | Wednesday, Aug. 7-Saturday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte | $25-$125 | This rising stand-up comedian has racked up 195+ million views since launching his online presence in 2022.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Trivia with Mindless Minutia | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | HopFly Brewing, 1327 S. Mint St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Grab your friends and flex your knowledge during this fun trivia night that spans multiple topics.

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News Notes

Weather

North Carolina officials declared a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and possible flooding this week. Stay safe by checking the daily forecast this week to avoid the weather. (WCNC)

Civic

South Carolina’s price gouging laws are now in effect amid the storm. This means businesses cannot surge prices on goods as many customers will flock to stores to prep for the storm. Prices can still rise, but not by drastic amounts, per the law. (WCNC)

Travel

If you have flight plans this week, you might want to put them on hold. Charlotte Douglas International Airport reported 1,000+ canceled flights on Sunday due to Debby. More can be anticipated this week as other destinations are also being impacted. (WCNC)

Opening

The Giddy Goat will open a new location at 3001 Griffith St. in the heart of South End. This will be the second location for the local roaster that offers coffee and baked goods. An exact opening date wasn’t announced.

Sports

Welcome to Charlotte, Real Madrid + Chelsea FC. The two international soccer clubs are playing a friendly match tonight at Bank of America Stadium at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available and start at $75.

Open

Marchellos Neighborhood Italian, a New York-style pizzeria and restaurant, is now open at 133 Cross Center Rd. in Denver. The menu has a wide range of pasta dishes, specialty pizzas, and seafood. (Charlotte Observer)

Closing

Rocksalt, a popular seafood restaurant that opened in 2015, announced it will be closing this week. While the future is currently unclear, the restaurant took to Facebook to hint at limited hours in the future with special spirits and menus.

Outdoors

After the community voiced safety concerns, the RiverHawk Greenway in Mount Holly now has security cameras. The installation was approved by the city and totaled $20,000 for the equipment. (WCNC)

Edu

There’s a first for everything, including artificial intelligence in the classroom. The 2024-2025 school year for North Carolina schools will feature a new AI style guide which helps teachers incorporate the technology into lesson plans. (WCNC)

Olympics

Charlotte native Anna Cockrell is back on the track today for the Women’s 400m hurdles semi-final + Davidson’s Steph Curry and the men’s basketball team will face off against Brazil. You can follow along via WCNC’s ongoing Olympics coverage. (WCNC)

Sports

The Carolina Panthers aren’t done with adding to their roster as they signed a fourth quarterback over the weekend. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Home

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Answered

Yesterday, we asked “What’s your favorite activity at the Whitewater Center?”

A group of people rafting and being splashed by water. — The USNWC offers guided rafting for up to eight people plus training before anyone takes the water.
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Photo by CLTtoday

There must be something in the water that makes us feel like Olympians whenever we try out an activity at the Whitewater Center, just like our local athletes competing right in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

When visiting the training grounds at the Whitewater Center, 37% of you said enjoying the vibes and music is your favorite activity + bringing your dogs to the venue.

Paddling on the flatwater and speeding along the trails were also fan favorites.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Happy Tuesday, Charlotte. I’m Mitch and I’m a National Content Editor who will be popping in from time-to-time. No need to worry — I’m still bringing the top-notch positive news you’ve come to expect from CLTtoday.

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