Top North Carolina Dining Experiences

Enjoy a picnic with a special someone when you’re in the Queen City of Charlotte. When you arrive at First Ward Park, your representative will be there to take you to the picnic location, where all will be set up for you. You’ll have views of Uptown Charlotte, while you can picnic, and do some activities to help you reconnect and relax with your dining partner.

Maximize time in Downtown Asheville with a sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Learn about Asheville's history and culture during a city stroll that includes breweries, distilleries, cafes, and historic sites. See popular landmarks like the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Leaf Global Arts Center. Taste local beer and spirits during brewery and distillery visits. In lieu of a tour ticket, tip your guide whatever amount you find fair.

Join Chef Lucas for a hands-on pasta-making experience at a local craft beer bar in Raleigh! This interactive cooking class will teach you how to create fresh fettuccine from scratch, starting with kneading and rolling out your own pasta dough. Under Chef Lucas’ expert instruction, you’ll also prepare a creamy Alfredo sauce with milk, Parmesan cheese, and tender seasoned chicken for a comforting and delicious homemade dish. As you cook, enjoy the relaxed brewery atmosphere and sip on locally brewed craft beers available for purchase. Whether you’re looking for a fun date night, a unique group activity, or a way to sharpen your cooking skills, this class delivers the perfect mix of hands-on learning, rich flavors, and craft beer charm. Book your spot today for an unforgettable night of pasta-making and great drinks in Raleigh!

Give yourself the gift of self-love through rituals backed by science and ancient wisdom. Whether you’d like to deepen your connection to yourself, a partner, or the world around you, this heart-opening ceremony will allow giving and receiving love to feel easier and sweeter. A few days before the ceremony, you will receive an intake form where you can share goals and any other important information. Before diving in, we will review your intentions and what the session will look like. Then add any items that were brought to your alter (they will be given back at the end). We will begin with some light breath work followed by a moderate yoga flow (no experience required!). After this, we will assist the rest of the mind and body with light sound healing. Your session will finish with a cacao ceremony that is designed to invoke feelings of love + connection and release blockages in the heart chakra.

Head out for an evening of drinking and dining with this immersive beer tour. You'll visit four different local breweries, where you'll get to sample craft beer and learn about the brewing process. This tour also includes a stop for a meal at Midwood Smokehouse.

Discover the techniques behind classic dumplings in this hands-on cooking class in Charlotte. This experience is hosted at a trendy local venue in Charlotte and is designed for all skill levels. Start by mixing a balanced filling with ground pork, Napa cabbage, scallions, ginger and sesame oil, with a vegetarian option available. Next, learn how to wrap and fold dumplings so they hold their shape and cook evenly. You’ll then cook your dumplings until golden and enjoy them fresh while gaining techniques you can confidently recreate at home.