We’re heading into a brand new month, which means brand new flavors to scope out around the Queen City. Here’s what should be on your plate this month:
OPENINGS & CLOSINGS
The Habit Burger – Opening in Midtown May 2
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The Habit Burger Grill, Winner of USA Today’s 10 Best America’s Best Fast Food, will open its first North Carolina location in Midtown on May 2 at 10:30 a.m. In addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Charlotte Business Council, the first 50 guests in line will receive free Charburgers for a year.
Pepperbox Doughnuts – Coming soon to South End’s Design Center
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Pepperbox Doughnuts will open their first brick and mortar shop in the Design Center of the Carolinas. Find them across the alley from Jeni’s.
Sensi – Open now in South Charlotte
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Experience the authentic flavors and aromas of traditional Italian fare at Sensi, a new concept led by Michelin-starred chef Luigi Nastri, coming to Rea Farms in South Charlotte. Find them at 9825 Sandy Rock Place.
Papa Doc’s Shore Club – Open on Lake Wylie
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Operating in the former T-Bones location, seafood spot Papa Doc’s Shore Club is now in a soft opening phase on Lake Wylie. Expect indoor and outdoor dining, a spacious patio, and menu favorites including lobster rolls, a steamed seafood tower, char-grilled oysters, sandwiches and more. They’ll also have frozen daiquiris, tiki-inspired cocktails and sharable punch bowls.
Swirl Bakery – Opening soon in East Charlotte
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Celestial Cakery owner Ella Stone will expand her dessert business with a full-service bakery set to open this spring. At Swirl, expect around a dozen unique desserts and pastries,“insta-cakes” in various flavors and designs, a menu of both signature cupcakes and “DIY” cupcakes that allow guests to customize their order, as well as gluten-free and vegan desserts. Once open, Swirl’s hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Find them soon at 1640 Oakhurst Commons Drive, Suite 103.
Inishmore – Opening Soon on East Blvd.
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Following the closing of The Rogue, the owners of Murphy’s Kitchen & Tap are looking to bring a neighborhood pub to Dilworth’s East Boulevard. The restaurant and bar, named for an island off the western coast of Ireland, will serve culinary dishes and spirits sourced locally and abroad.
Closings:
Turnhouse Grille in Montford Park/Myers Park shuttered its doors on April 30 after three years in business.
FOODIE EVENTS
Lobster Patio Night Every Tuesday at Upstream til Summer
Join Upstream on the Patio every Tuesday for Lobster & Sunsets dinner series! Enjoy a 3 Course Lobster Dinner on their beautiful patio every Tuesday starting at 7pm. for $35 per person. A taste of what to expect:
- Tega Hills Farm Fresh Salad: Baby Lettuces with Shaved Fennel, Watermelon Radish, Sourdough Croutons and Fresh Herb-Citrus Vinaigrette
- Steamed Lobster: 1.5lb Maine Lobster with Crushed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Corn on the Cob and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
- Harmony Ridge Farms Lady Apple Cobbler: Served Warm with House-Made Crème Fraiche Ice Cream
- Brine Saison – $8 (Fonta Flora Brewery, Morganton, NC)
- Trebbiano D’Abbruzzo DOP – $13 (Tiberio, Abbruzzo, IT 2017)
- Limon Fresco- $14 (Yuzu Sake, Limoncello, Fresh Lemon, Thyme, Honey-Lemongrass Syrup)
For reservations please call 704.556.7730 or visit www.upstreamseafood.com.
Patricia Green Cellars Wine Tasting & Dinner
May 6 and 7 | Foxcroft Wine Co-SouthPark
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This two-night dinner features four courses paired with eight Patty Green wines. $55 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 704.365.6550 to reserve your seat.
Tuscany Wine Dinner
May 7 | Aix en Provence | 6:30 p.m.
Aix en Provence will host their first Italian Wine Dinner in partnership with Josh Villapando and Celine DeMaesschalck of the Assorted Table Wine Shop. The evening includes a prosecco toast, passed canapés and a four-course meal from Chef Nick along with five Italian wine pairings. Menu items include house-made pasta, roasted squab and grilled border springs lamb. $125 per person. Call 704.332.1886 to reserve your seat.
Soul Food Sessions Dinner
May 11 | 7th Street Public Market
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Close out Charlotte Shout with a sweet potato themed six-course dinner featuring Soul Food Sessions “Founding Five” & guest Chefs Anika Rucker of Farenheit, Darryl Cooper of The Cooking Coop, Marlene Barber, Treasure Williams and Maria Elena Lundy. Mixologists Justin Hazelton and Jaquan Bowser will also be creating three cocktails to pair with the menu.
All Around LoSo Tasting
May 16 | LoSo Neighborhood | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Taste your way around LoSo as vendors including OMB, Doc Porter’s Distillery, Sugar Creek Brewing and more pair beer, cider and spirits with small plates. You’ll be automatically be entered to win a gift package of a weekend night out in LoSo with offerings from each participating vendor (valued at $500).
South End Hops Fest Beer Dinner with Angeline’s Charlotte
May 17 | Angeline’s Charlotte | 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a multi-course beer themed dinner curated by Angeline’s chef with special guests from each brewery. $65 per person.
Glenfiddich Scotch Dinner
May 17 | Gallery Restaurant|6:30 p.m.
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Explore Glenfiddich Scotch paired with five chef curated courses at Gallery Restaurant. Preview the full menu here. Reserve at (704) 248-4100.
Cooking Classes at 7th Street Public Market
Brush up on your cooking skills with the help of a new cooking class series at 7th Street Public Market. Single tickets for each class are $45 each. Upcoming classes:
- May 6: Southern Breakfast Cooking Experience
- May 13: How To Build A Pot Pie
- May 20: Jewish in the South Cooking Experience
MENU UPDATES
Angeline’s new power lunch menu
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Workday lunches just got better. Angeline’s new pre fixe “power lunch” features three courses for just $25. Preview the menu below. Available weekdays 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
