What’s not to love about steak and lobster? | Photo via Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re wracking your brain with where to go or what to do, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of deals and events going on across the Queen City to add a little love to your evening.
For the foodies
Sullivan’s Steakhouse | Through Saturday, Feb. 15 | 1928 South Blvd. | $199 | Savor an exclusive Tomahawk steak and lobster + a bottle of sparkling wine.
Editor’s note: Feast your eyes on our Instagram, we got a sneak peek of this delicious deal.
Roots Cafe | Thursday, Feb. 13-Friday, Feb. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | $58 per person | The cafe will debut a special “Cafe After Hours” prix fixe shared plate menu.
Don’t be afraid to visit the touch tank at Science on the Rocks.
Photo via Discovery Place Science
Thinking out of the box
(Un)Valentines Science on the Rocks | Friday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | Discovery Place Science | $22+ | Experience science after dark with your special someone, with live music, and themed cocktails.
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Coffee with the Chamber | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Charlotte Area American Red Cross | Free | Connect with business professionals over coffee + consider giving blood from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Yoga Wednesdays at Sycamore | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing & Taproom | Cost of purchase | Release your midweek tension before taking a sip of Mountain Candy.
Pre-Galentine’s Day at The Chamber | 6-9 p.m. | The Chamber by Wooden Robot - NoDa | Cost of purchase | Bring your besties for an evening full of DIY cards, local vendors, and drink specials.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen | 6:45-8 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $32+ | Celebrate a “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” at this candlelight strings concert.
Friday, Feb. 14
Art of Wine: Tasting With the Groomes | 6:30 p.m. | Harvey B. Gantt Center | $125 | Sip wines from world-renowned travelers and wine connoisseurs + sample four wines from their personal collection.
Ellianos Coffee is opening a drive-through store in Mooresville. The Italian-themed coffee chain on the Brawley School Road peninsula will serve smoothies, coffees, breakfast bowls, teas, and shakes. An opening date is TBA. (The Charlotte Observer)
Traffic
Construction begins this week to widen NC 150, prompting overnight lane closures in Lake Norman and Mooresville. The $269 million project will impact 15 miles of roadway as crews widen the road, plus install new continuous flow intersections and bridges over I-77 and Lake Norman. (WCNC)
Civic
Charlotte City Council voted on the $93 million financing plan for the Red Line purchase. The funds would reimburse the city for two purchases approved back in September — the 22 miles of the O-Line railroad + land near the Charlotte Gateway Station. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. (WCNC)
Concert
Still buzzing about the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Don’t forget Kendrick Lamar and SZA are bringing their “Grand National Tour” to Bank of America Stadium Saturday, May 3. Tickets are on sale.
Today Is
National Latte Day. Whether you prefer sweet or with a pop of vanilla, be sure to visit your favorite coffee shop around the Queen City to celebrate.
Biz
The Pearl District is getting a shared lab space. Connect Labs Charlotte by Wexford Science & Technology is set to open in October + feature labs for companies involved with science, technology, and robotics. The Pearl will house Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte, retail, offices, and housing. (The Charlotte Observer)
Development
Tega Cay will soon have a live-work-play area. The South Carolina city plans to break ground on the Main Street project this spring, bringing new residential and commercial space along Stonecrest Boulevard and Dam Road. (The Charlotte Observer)
Sports
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🛍️ Shop small, eat big
The Market at 7th Street houses several food vendors, a brewery, and local shops. | Photo by CLTtoday
Did you know the Queen City boasts several food halls within a 30-minute drive from Uptown? Options are endless with a vibrant food scene like ours, but there’s one food hall operating as a starting ground for new business owners — The Market at 7th Street — which is celebrating the opening of three new stalls.
Coming soon
The Social Cow | Opens March 1| A novelty ice cream venture
Pro tip: Order the chicken Swahili plate from Serengeti Kitchen, your taste buds will thank you.
The Market was Charlotte’s first food hall that operated as a nonprofit, small business incubator for aspiring business owners, artisans, and chefs. Since 2011, more than 40 small businesses have called the Market “home.”
This weekend’s sunshine and warmth were amazing compared to all the rain we’ll see this week. Anyone else feeling like this after looking at the forecast? Stay dry out there.
