We were thinking, what if we asked guest blogger CharlotteLately to pick a favorite fall dish at some of her current favorite restaurants, what would that “progressive dinner” look like? Here’s her ideal 4 course autumn meal in photos, featuring seasonal bounty in Charlotte:
The Tin Kitchen
Appetizer – Mini Buffalo Cauliflower “Bowls”
Don’t miss the award winning TIN Kitchen food truck around many locations in Charlotte. Offering catering services as well, Tin Kitchen serves an amazing menu made with fresh and quality ingredients and products. Pictured is one of their great seasonal appetizers. The mini buffalo cauliflower bowls with field greens, celery root slaw, and bleu cheese are sure to keep you coming back.
Fran’s Filling Station
Salad- Autumn Panzanella Salad
Fran’s Filling Station has affordable and eclectic dishes that are prepared with fresh ingredients in a welcoming and casual atmosphere. Try this lovely and colorful autumn salad perfect for any time of the day. It is made up with seasonal roasted butternut squash, cauliflower, beets, shaved Brussels sprouts, baby arugula and whole wheat croutons tossed in maple mustard vinaigrette.
Fiamma Italian Restaurant 
Entree- Parmesan Truffle Risotto
Fiamma is located in Dilworth and provides an authentic and flavorful Italian dining experience. All of their pasta and pizza dough is made fresh in house along with many other quality products. Fiamma truly brings “a taste of Italy” to Charlotte. A unique and seasonal special, this entree will launch you straight to Tuscany. Pictured is a white truffle risotto prepared with fresh parmesan, white truffles straight from the ground of Piedmont Italy, and Arborio rice.
5church
Dessert- Pumpkin Tart
5church is located in the heart of uptown, offering a refined atmosphere, world class food and amazing service. This seasonal pumpkin tart is made with pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla bean, sugar, and fresh grated nutmeg. Baked in a house made vanilla tart shell, it is served with pumpkin seed caramel corn, pumpkin beer caramel, with homemade pumpkin spice ice cream.
