Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Tour | $29+ | Nightly Spirits Charlotte hosts this tour where guests can learn about the spirits (and booze) around the Queen City.
The Sage & Citrus menu will feature bowls, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups.
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Opening
Camp North End is getting a new eatery next spring. Sage & Citrus, a fast-casual restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, in-season ingredients, will operate Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m, starting next March. Expect self-order kiosks, cashless ordering, and an open kitchen that allows you to watch the magic happen.
Transit
Free rides for voters? You heard that right — CATS is providing fare-free transportation to polling locations throughout Charlotte on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Brush up on all you need to know — from early voting to what to bring — in our voting guide. (WBTV)
Plan Ahead
Appalachian Ski Mountain, which is about two hours from Charlotte (and worth it, for fresh powder), announced its opening day will be Friday, Nov. 21. Season memberships are available, with unlimited memberships starting at $160.
Cause
Crav’n Caribbean is donating 10% of its proceeds to those affected by Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica. Additional donations — including monetary gifts, clothing, and non-perishable food items — can be dropped off at 2200 Thrift Rd. or various food truck locations. (WCNC)
Family
Have dinner plans before going trick-or-treating? Haberdish is offering free kids’ meals with a $25+ purchase tonight. Pro tip: Mention the code word “boo” to your server.
Closing
Two Queen City eateries are closing their doors this weekend: 704 Korean Barbecue and Big Ben British Restaurant & Pub. After four and 15 years in the business, respectively, both restaurants will stop service this Sunday, Nov. 2. (Charlotte Observer + WCNC)
Outdoors
Grab your water bottles. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is getting ready to shut off the water fountains at parks for the winter season to prevent freezing pipes. During the shut off, the county will also service 200+ fountains.
Sports
Caleb Wilson dominated both exhibition games with back-to-back double-doubles. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the North Carolina Tar Heelswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
Mama Ricotta’s is flying in a chef from Sicily for a one-night-only culinary event and fundraiser. Chef Benedetto Buccheri will cook several plates that highlight the best of Sicily, plus proceeds from the dinner go to Claire’s Army, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting families facing childhood cancer.
Jobs
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🏀 Inaugural invitational
Here’s an announcement that will leave you saying: “It’s awesome, baby!”Charlotte Sports Foundation, the organization behind major Queen City events like the Duke’s Mayo Classic and Ally Tipoff, proudly announced the upcoming Dick Vitale Invitational, a new annual men’s college basketball event honoring Hall of Fame broadcaster, Dick Vitale.
Who’s playing?
The Duke Blue Devils will face the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is at 8:45 p.m. Tickets start at $49, plus the game will air on ESPN.
“Bringing Duke and Texas together for a primetime match-up on ESPN shows that Charlotte belongs in the conversation with cities known for hosting elite college basketball,” Miller Yoho, of Charlotte Sports Foundation, told CLTtoday.
Honoring a legacy
Calling more than 1,000 games since joining ESPN in 1979, Dick Vitale is considered to be “the voice” of men’s college basketball for the last 30 years.
“Few people have done more for college basketball than Dick Vitale,” explained Yoho. “His voice and energy are part of what make the game special.”
The Buy
The Shark Matrix IQ Robot Vacuum that’s 40% off for a limited time. Psst — that’s a savings of $120. The Buy Editor Emily loves its precision home mapping technology that results in a more thorough clean on multiple surfaces.
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