The big day is here! We at Shecky’s want to wish you a Happy Halloween and see what you’re up today. How does this work? Copy and paste our survey into the comment box and answer next to each number, or just answer a few of the questions below. Oh, and we gave you our replies too in the spirit of Halloween. Halloween... CONTINUE READING 4

Yesterday, we brought you the scoop on an Urban Fondue Party from Hospitality Expert Emillio Mesa! Today, we've got the yummy recipes to go with it. Enjoy the eye candy, then get cookin'. Cheese Fondue Ingredients: 1 Garlic cove, cut in half 1 Cup dry white wine 1/2 lb. shredded Gruyere cheese 1/2 lb. shredded Emmentaler cheese 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Pepper Directions: Shred/grate both cheeses (can mix together!). Rub the garlic inside... CONTINUE READING 7

If you’ve ever held a dinner party, you know how much work is involved. The preparations are time-consuming, taking care of guests can be stressful and cleaning up is a nightmare. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an exciting and simple alternative? Enter…the fondue party! Fondue is a Swiss and French dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot... CONTINUE READING 8

With fall in full swing, now is the time to take advantage of all the fun activities that make the season special! From hayrides to haunted houses and beyond, Shecky's has the scoop on some cool places for autumn amusement. -Samantha Sutton HAYRIDES Charlotte area: The Hunter Farm, 13624 Providence Rd., Matthews, NC 28104 Located just 20 minutes outside Charlotte, The Hunter Farm has hayrides... CONTINUE READING 14

The leaves are a-changin’ all over the U.S. as autumn starts to show her true colors. If you’ve got fall fever and are itching to get outside, then consider taking a weekend trip to any of these seven gorgeous destinations to view the festive foliage. Our round up not only spans across the country from New York to Cali, but... CONTINUE READING 7

Come Halloween, nothing is as it seems. And with everyone in a costumed fantasy land, Halloween hook-ups are bound to be plenty...and pretty absurd. That sketchy coworker of yours who you'd never smooch in a million years? A whole different story when he's dressed as Zeus (and you've had one too many pumpkin ales). Here's "who" the Shecky's Staffers have... CONTINUE READING 6

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. I don't know about you ladies, but after a summer of (birthday) partying, I'm pretty beat now that it's officially... CONTINUE READING 14

Now that autumn has officially arrived, plenty of musical acts are going on the road, but we have to leave our sundresses and sandals behind. Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice looking fabulous when seeing your favorite artists. Here’s a chic yet simple outfit for a fall concert held indoors or outdoors. Now that the weather... CONTINUE READING 22

The weekend is almost here, which means it's time for some football (college and NFL) to be watched by millions of adoring fans. So, don't be the loser watching the game alone in your jersey this week. Throw a fabulous football bash for all of your friends. Oh, don't even like the sport, you say? With fun drinking games, super-scrumptious recipes,... CONTINUE READING 11

This Friday is the official start of autumn, so it’s time to get all you haute hostesses party-ready for the fresh season! Event planner extraordinaire Emillio Mesa is back, this time with tips and tricks for throwing a fantastic fall fête without busting your budget. My step always gets a little brisker when I feel the first cool bites of fall.... CONTINUE READING 14