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  • Three people sit on a bench outside Awful Arthur’s; a smiling woman in a blue cap, a girl in a blue shirt holding chips, and an older man with glasses seated thoughtfully, with a store sign behind them.
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    Blueberry Banana Smoothie (Inspired by Heated Rivalry)

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  • A man helps a young girl in a pink striped shirt as she slides down a blue double slide next to a boy in a blue shirt at a playground. Trees and playground equipment are visible in the background.
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    Fun And Family Friendly Things To Do In Charlotte With Kids

  • A city skyline is silhouetted against a dramatic sunset sky, with vibrant shades of orange, pink, purple, and deep blue blending above the buildings—a perfect scene to end a day spent exploring things to do in Charlotte.
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    A Local’s Guide To The Best Things to Do In Charlotte NC

  • A glass of white wine on a wooden table, with a platter of assorted cheeses, meats, pickles, and dips—perfect for a cozy raclette dinner party—plus a bowl of sliced red and yellow peppers in the foreground.
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    How to Host a Raclette Dinner Party

  • A table with five plates of assorted breakfast dishes, including eggs, toast, and vegetables, is arranged on a gray surface with a flower vase in the corner—perfect for experiencing Charlotte's best brunch. Utensils rest atop each plate.
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    Charlotte’s Best Brunch: Local Favorites 

  • A collage of four game day appetizers—nachos with jalapeños, sauced meatballs, stuffed jalapeños, and guacamole with chips—spotlights football food favorites. In the center, text reads “40 touchdown-worthy game day appetizers.”.
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    40 Touchdown-Worthy Game Day Appetizers

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I'm Chrissie, and I started Off the Eaten Path six months after I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina because I wanted to get out and explore my new city. What’s a better way to explore a city through its local food and drink right?

With the addition of easy entertaining recipes, and North Carolina travel guides, eleven years later, you’ll still find me eating and drinking my way through Charlotte (and annoying my husband by taking pictures of his food before he gets to dig in).

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