Indulge in fall flavors:

• Choose from a selection of seasonal shareables like Camarones al Curry and Duck and Butternut Meloso at Bulla Gastrobar, a Southpark neighborhood restaurant known for Spanish tapas and cuisine.
• Located in the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte, Mariposa is a multicultural restaurant featuring dishes from around the world that pairs culinary indulgence with culture on the outdoor balcony.
• Enjoy the flavors of fall when you sip on HEX Coffee’s unique Kabocha Squash Latte (think: sweet potato mixed with pumpkin, with hints of star anise and cardamom).
• Prefer a pint? Try the award-winning NoDa Brewing Company’s pumpkin flavored Gordegous or try The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Mecktoberfest for malty notes of roasted caramel.
• End the night at Dot Dot Dot, a speakeasy hidden in the backlot of Park Road Shopping Center, for a glass of NC Apple Cider (a mix of Four Roses Bourbon, Laird’s Applejack, fresh apple cider and lemon).

Photo provided by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Plan a perfect autumn outing:

• Get cozy at Treehouse Vineyards and enjoy locally-produced vintages by the firepit.
• Take in the scenery at Veronét Vineyards & Winery and admire the sweeping views of the vineyard and Crowders Mountain — the perfect backdrop to enjoy a tasting flight paired with charcuterie.
• For city scenery, grab a seat at Merchant and Trade’s rooftop bar overlooking the Queen City skyline.
• Afterward, head over to Spectrum Center, home to the Charlotte Hornets and host to a variety of events year-round (think: concerts, conferences, and more).

Get a seasonal wardrobe refresh:

• For high end shops, head to SouthPark for your favorites from Gucci to Tory Burch.
• Visit Concord Mills for big name brands like Coach and Brooks Brothers. Bonus: Check out family-friendly entertainment like SEA LIFE Aquarium and The Speedpark at Concord Mills.
• Looking for something more local? Spend a day in South End at boutiques like Bonobos, Uniquities + more.*

• Annual Oyster Roast 2022 | Monday, Nov. 14 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Truluck Island, 2263 Folly Rd., Charleston | $60-$75 | Join this annual oyster roast by the Charleston Contractors Association for cocktails, oysters, and other Lowcountry fare.
• Storywalk | Monday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 19 | All day | Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library, 1735 N. Woodmere Dr., Charleston | Free | Kids and families can enjoy an outdoor reading experience while walking along the front lawn and reading “The Hike” by Alison Farrell.

• Awendaw Green Barn Jam | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 5:50-10 p.m. | Sewee Outpost, 4853 U.S. 17 N., Awendaw | $10 cash | Join Awendaw Green every Wednesday at the Barn Jam, an outdoor concert event featuring five different bands performing original music.

• Friendsgiving Centerpiece Workshop | Monday, Nov. 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Roadside Blooms Studio, address given upon registration | $65 | Celebrate Friendsgiving and create floral centerpieces for your next fall gathering — BYOB + food.
  

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• Dig into all-you-can-eat oysters for a good cause this weekend. The 5th Annual Oyster Roast & BBQ will take place at Fam’s Brewing Co. on Sunday, Nov. 20, and feature oysters, barbecue, beer, pop-up shops, and live music. Your ticket will benefit local nonprofit Warrior Surf Foundation, which supports veterans through surf therapy. Head to 1291 Folly Rd. from 1-5 p.m. 🦪

• Lowcountry Land Trust recently announced the permanent protection of 33 acres on the Ashley River in the Ashley River Historic District. This will enhance downstream water quality and protect natural habitats in the Ashley River watershed. Lowcountry Land Trust’s mission is to protect land and water + connect conservation to community. (WCIV)

• Tropical Storm Nicole, which impacted the Charleston area on Thursday and Friday of last week, caused flooding and erosion in parts of the Lowcountry. Take a look at these photos showing floodwaters and check out Folly Beach’s shoreline post-storm. 🌀 (WCIV)

• Today, Walmart and the City of Charleston are inviting Charleston residents to Walmart’s Mobile Wellness Unit pop-up event featuring free vision screenings, immunizations, and wellness checks. The goal is to make health care more accessible and convenient. Make your way to Marion Square at 329 Meeting St. between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 🩺
  
• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

• Oh hey, November. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*

• Treat yourself to a chance to win $2,300 in fitness and wellness gift cards during Naternal Wellness’s Fit Fall Giveaway. Now through Sunday, Dec. 4, enter to win a grand prize of wellness gift cards ranging from $300-400 from each participating brand. Enter now.*

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