Scoop girls are always interested in half-price anything. Hence our popular Half Price Wine Night posts which we update every season. This week, we discover that Reid’s is half-pricing it all over the place at their SouthPark spot, plus we are signing up to vote in Corkbuzz’s burgerfest. And we’re looking forward to drinking a LOT of whiskey in the coming months. Here’s the scoop:
Enjoy half-price options at Reid’s Fine Foods all week long.
Did you know Reid’s Fine Foods offers half-price appetizers in its SouthPark restaurant every Monday through Friday? If you order between 5pm and 6pm, you can enjoy Reid’s Poutine, Fried Calamari, BLT sliders, Maryland style Seafood Dip and Korean Beef Skewers, all for half-price. That sounds like an amazing after-work, after soccer, after ballet gathering option to us.
Don’t forget, REID’s also offers half-price steakburgers on Tuesday, half-price wine on Wednesday and half-price cocktails on Thursday. (and those deals last all night).
WP Kitchen + Bar has a new take on Bloody Marys.
Wolfgang Puck’s concept in Phillips Place is now offering a unique Bloody Mary menu every Sunday, inspired by WP Kitchen + Bar’s signature pizzas. Think a Caprese Bloody Mary garnished with tomato, mozzarella and basil. Or, the Fennel Sausage Bloody Mary, which (yes, you guessed it) comes with the delicious fennel, Italian sausage and roasted red pepper served on their fennel sausage pizza. The third option is the BBQ chicken Bloody Mary. Also on Sundays, enjoy half-price mimosas at WP Kitchen + Bar, and don’t forget about Sunday Supper for groups of four or more.
Vote and Drink Wine in Corkbuzz Charlotte’s BurgerFest every Sunday now through spring.
Enjoy Music on the Patio at RuRu’s every Saturday
And Mark Your Calendars Now
Brunch with Benefits at Ruru’s on Sunday, September 25 from 12 to 3 pm supporting The Sandbox, a non-profit organization that works to bring smiles and support to families whose lives have been altered by a child suffering from cancer or other illnesses. RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila loves to host Brunch with Benefits to support local organizations as a way of giving back to our community. “Get your believe on!” on September 25th at The Ru and help bring joy to families supported by The Sandbox.
September 29th at Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark for a wine diner with Maison Albert Bichot. You will enjoy the great wines of Burgundy paired with several dinner courses. Menu and pricing to follow.
The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne – Angel’s Envy Distillery on Oct 28th
Calling Whiskey fans of all levels…Join The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne for a special edition to explore exclusive bourbons from Angel’s Envy Distillery with complementing hors d’oeuvres on Friday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person (plus tax & gratuity), and reservations are required at 704-248-4100 or cshatto@theballantynehotel.com .
Vivace’s New Chef Stages First Special Dinner Oct. 9 ~All five courses are paired with a different whiskey.
New Vivace chef Rodrigo Velazco is ready to entice Charlotte diners – and whiskey lovers – with a special five-course dinner.
“Whiskey is often thought of as a drink you have before or after dinner, but not with dinner,” Velazco said. “But whiskey can be very food-friendly. Like wine and craft beer, different whiskeys have different personalities. They can be herbal, citrusy, spicy, peppery, oaky. We’re going to pair every course with a whiskey that’s just right for it and prove that whiskeys don’t have to be dark and heavy. We hope whiskey fans – and those who don’t yet realize they’re fans – will come out to join us.”
The Event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. which includes what Velazco calls “redneck barbecue pork steamed bun bites.” The passed hors d’oeuvres will be served with a sweet-and-spicy green apple slaw and paired with a Grilled Peach Manhattan made with Old Forester bourbon.
The 5 course dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m.:
Smoked Salmon filo cylinder, dill crema, everything bagel sprinkle, fresh herbs paired with Woodford Rye Reserve
Country Ham Croquettes housemade pickle relish, chowchow mayo paired with Collingwood Canadian Whiskey
Chargrilled Chocolate Mole Chicken lime, fresh radish, celery hearts paired with Tincup American Whiskey
Braised Lamb Belly tomato ragout, velvet potatoes, crispy shallots paired with Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Filet over pink pepper shortbread baby watercress, red wine jus paired with Highland Park Scotch Whisky
For dessert, an assortment of gelato will be served.
The dinner is $60 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 704-370-7755.
