The table is set for a delicious kick-off to summer. Settle in for the latest openings, events and not-to-be-missed menus for the remainder of May 2017.
First up? A few picks from happening Wine & Beer Events. You know we love our beverages.
Go Five for Five with Reid’s Fine Foods and Sugar Creek Brewing’s Five-course Beer Dinner
May 27
Reid’s Fine Foods, Myers Park
What happens when one of Charlotte’s favorite kitchens and homegrown breweries team up? Mark your calendars for this collaboration between Reid’s Fine Foods and Sugar Creek Brewing Company. They’ve made the details easy to remember: five expertly crafted courses, paired with five fresh Sugar Creek brews, all for $55 per person. Begins at 7 p.m. Call 704.377.1312 to reserve.
Join Robert Foley Vineyards for KellyFest at Bonterra
May 28
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
Bob and Kelly Foley are hosting a celebration of Kelly’s favorite southern dishes, and you’re invited. The afternoon features a mouthwatering menu, wine and beer, music and more. On the menu is fried chicken, Carolina BBQ and all the fixin’s. Wash it down with wines from Robert Foley Vineyards and beer from Triple C Brewing Company. There will also be plenty of fun surprise giveaways throughout the afternoon, as well as live music.
$100 per person, includes all you can eat and drink. 4- 8 p.m. Call 704.333.9463 to reserve.
Dig into a “Hoop There It Is” Burger for a Cause at The Cowfish
Hoop, there it is! Stop into The Cowfish through the end of the month to order this one-of-a-kind burger created by Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller and Executive Chef Dave David Lucarelli. Their joint creation is fried pork tenderloin and hoop cheese atop a classic burger. $5 from each burger sold during May is donated to Cody’s partner charity, Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
Say goodbye to boring dinners with Summer-ready specials at Clean Catch
Don’t spend an extra second of your precious summer nights stressing over dinner. Fresh Catch has just what you need to whip up a meal in no time with their fresh deliveries to the market. Chef’s specials this week, like the swordfish meatballs and lobster mac and cheese are on sale. View all of the specials for this upcoming week here.
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Bonus: they’ll even deliver right to your door, making dinner even more of a (summer) breeze. Place your order by 1 p.m. for same-day delivery within 10 miles of the market. A $50 minimum applies to all delivery orders.
Oyster Roast with Legion Brewing
Wednesday, May 22
Dogwood Southern Table and Bar
6:30 p.m.
As part of their Community Supper Series, Dogwood joins forces with Plaza Midwood’s Legion Brewery for an oyster roast and beer dinner. $55 per person. Reserve your spot by calling 704.910.4919.
Rosé Wine Dinner
Monday, May 22
AQUA e VINO
7 p.m.
AQUA e VINO’s Rosé Dinner features roasted leg of lamb, swiss chard gnocchi, white wine slow braised veal ragout and classic Napolean cake. Review the full menu here. $70 per person. Call to reserve: 704.364.4445.
2017 Collaborative Dinners: Biscuits and Beer with Chef Greg Collier
Tuesday, May 23
The Asbury
6:30 p.m.
The Asbury’s Chef Krenz and The Yolk’s Chef Collier will be joined by Sarah Taylor Brigham and Justin Brigham from Sycamore Brewing for this creative dinner that incorporates biscuits into each of the five courses. Preview the menu here. $65 per person. Call 704.342.1193 or reserve your seat online.
Wine and Cheese Class
Wednesday, May 24
Orrman’s Cheese Shop
5:30 p.m.
Join Josh of The Assorted Table and Rachel from Orrin’s Cheese Shop for a tour around the world through wine and cheese tastings. Class attendees will also recieve 10% off any cheese purchases the night of the event. $25 per person. Purchase tickets online or at the shop.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner
Wednesday, May 24
Fahrenheit-Charlotte
6:30 p.m.
Chef Dave is cooking up a special menu to help welcome special guest and winemaker Bertrand Veroquieri of Veuve Clicquot. The night begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and continues with a dinner and tasting. $120 per person. Call 980.237.6718 to reserve.
DoNuts about Wine
Wednesday, May 24
Blackfinn Ameripub – Ballantyne
6 p.m.
Talk about a sweet pairing. Celebrity pastry Chef Kristine Neikirk of Big View Bakery brings her specialty donut flavors to pair with the wine offerings at Blackfinn Ameripub Ballantyne. Free admission.
Taste of the Mint – State of the Art
Wednesday, May 24
Mint Museum Uptown
4:30 p.m.
This edition of Taste of the Mint takes attendees on a culinary and artistic experience of the senses. The evening begins with a tasting of three small plates and wine at Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth. Post-tasting, enjoy a curator-led tour of State of the Art, a contemporary American  exhibit featuring 75 works ranging from paintings to sculpture from every region of the country. $40 per person, members receive a 40% discount.
Heirloom Presents Chef’s Collaborative Dinner
Tuesday, May 30
Heirloom
6:30 p.m.
There’s enough room for two chefs in the kitchen during the Chef’s Collective Dinner at Heirloom. Chef Clark Barlowe will be joined by guest Chef Jasmine Bell of Master Chef junior for this five-course tasting menu, each paired with wine. Proceeds benefit Chef’s Collaborative. $50 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Eat a Taco, Save a Life with Lunch or Dinner at “Parker’s Taco Shop”
Wednesday, May 31
Babalu Tapas & Tacos
All day
Support a local family as Babalu transforms into Parker’s Taco Shop for the day on May 31. $1 of each taco sold will be donated to eight-year-old Parker’s family to assist in his fight against a rare cancer.
Now open:
1730 E. Woodlawn Road
Scoop:Â CupCrazed, as seen on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars and Rewrapped, expanded beyond its popular Fort Mill bakery and into ParkTowne Village last week. Caravelle flavors include triple-salted caramel, funfetti, coconut macaron, Nutella Oreo and many more.
Contact: 704.817.7925. Website.
Hours:Â Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (or sell out).
Tropical Snow
4101 Park Rd – Park Road Shopping Center
Scoop:Â Cool off from the summer heat with the help of Tropical Snow, a shaved ice stand that took over the old Park Road Key Shop.
Contact: Follow them on Instagram.
Hours:Â Mon-Fri: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.. Sat-Sun: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
540 Brandywine Road (Park Road Shopping Center)
Scoop:Â Midwood Smokehouse’s fourth location has opened as a member of the much-anticipated Park Road Shopping Center Backlot. Here’s to another location to feed your pimento cheese fries, burnt ends and ribs cravings.
Contact: 980.237.7929. Website.
Thursday – Saturday 11am – 11pm
Oak Steakhouse
4777 Sharon Road, Suite 125
Scoop: Offering a modern take on the classic American steakhouse, the menu includes a variety of small plates and entrees driven by Executive Chef Alex Jenkins.
Contact: 704.954.8900. Website.
Hours:Â Monday-Thursday: 5 – 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 5- 11 p.m. Sunday: 5 – 9 p.m.
Coming soon:
Clean Juice South End
1616 Camden Road
Scoop: Clean Juice, with their flagship location in Lake Norman, is the first and only USDA certified organic juice bar franchise in the U.S. Help welcome them to South End at their grand opening June 3.
Contact: 980.322.3541. Website.
Anticipated opening date:Â June 3
1714 South Blvd.
Scoop:Â We’re quite sure you haven’t missed the lively decor adorning the spot formally occupied by Nan and Byron’s. The red and black exterior, accented by climbing white alligators around the entrance, matches the fun fusion menu options coming with the opening of WU’s Cajun Seafood. Don’t miss Chef Troy Gagliardo’s creation, the Gumbo Ramen (pictured), or order fresh seafood by the pound.
Contact: 704.370.3722. Website.
Anticipated opening date:Â Coming mid-June.
8948 JM Keynes Dr.
Scoop:Â Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will soon expand to Charlotte’s University area with their custom-built artisans pizzas and community spirit. The newest location will feature a selection of wine and local draft beers, along with energy-efficent LED lighting and a focus on eco-friendly, compostable packaging.
Contact:Â Website.
Anticipated opening date:Â TBD
4101 Park Road #260B (In PRSC’s Backlot)
Scoop: Conrad Hunter and Stefan Huebner team up to open Dot Dot Dot, a prohibition-style, culinary-driven bar in Park Road Shopping Center’s Backlot. Get ready for hand-crafted cocktails and a refined food menu. The speakeasy will be for members only, get a jump start on your membership application before they open here.
Contact: 704.817.3710. Website.
Anticipated opening date:Â Mid-June
