Around the Lake with David Woodruff and Trina Finch- A Visit to the Davidson Soda Shop
- Life Around the Lake With David Woodruff
Swanky Straw is up early and trading its usual evening outing for a breakfast adventure at Sun Up Café in Mooresville. In this episode of Worth the Pour, the trio explores a spot where breakfast, a full bar, and Sweetheart Baking Company’s coffee and pastries come together. Their tasting lineup includes a spicy chai latte, a caramel apple cider mimosa, and the seasonal Sweater Weather latte featuring brown sugar, cinnamon, and a caramel drizzle. From cozy fall flavors to a sparkling morning treat, each drink brings something different to the table—and all three earn the Worth the Pour seal of approval.
The fun continues when breakfast arrives, with generous portions that leave the ladies reaching for take-home boxes. Between sips and bites, they reflect on unexpected favorites from past adventures and how trying something new can change your mind about a drink you thought you didn’t like. With plenty of laughter, honest reactions, and a breakfast worth getting up for, Swanky Straw proves that discovering what’s Worth the Pour can start bright and early.
Worth the Pour with Swanky Straw brings a fresh, fun look at the drinks and gathering places around Lake Norman. Join Samantha Edwards, Heather Stiles and Brandi Hale as they visit local breweries, bars, coffee shops and more—meeting the people behind the pours and discovering what makes each stop special. From cocktails and mocktails to craft beer, coffee and tea, there’s always something new to explore.
With three different palates, honest reactions and plenty of laughter, the Swanky Straw trio helps viewers discover something they might never have ordered on their own. Each episode blends tasting with conversation, sharing the flavors, personalities and welcoming places that make our local community worth exploring—and finding out what’s truly worth the pour.
Swanky Straw is a mobile bartending and beverage service founded by Samantha Edwards, Heather Stiles and Brandi Hale. Specializing in private parties, in-home celebrations and corporate events, the team creates custom menus featuring cocktails, mocktails and specialty dirty sodas, tailored to each client’s tastes and budget. TIPS-certified, licensed and insured, the trio combines professional service with quality ingredients and a personal touch to make every gathering memorable. Swanky Straw also offers mixology classes for those who want to learn the art of crafting drinks.
