11/10/11

Vegan Beer Dinner at Fern

Ok, so vegan dining and beer drinking aren't two things you may typically pair, but Plaza Midwood's newest restaurant isn't exactly typical. After all, this is the same restaurant that serves vegan donut holes prepared with ale.

At Fern, Flavors From the Garden on Monday, December 5th beer lovers and vegans can enjoy a five-course meal created by Chef Alyssa Gorelick paired with five brews from Mother Earth Brewing Company. Mother Earth's taproom manager will be joining the team at Fern to guide diners and drinkers through the experience. The dinner is $45 per person and reservations are required (704.377.1825). Here's the menu:

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10/26/11

Chow Down South End

The city's food trucks are hitting South End this Thursday (October 27) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You'll find the trucks in the parking lot of Atherton Mill, just outside of Icehouse (2000 South Blvd.)

Roots Farm Food, Roaming Fork, Herban Legend, Maki Taco, Clover Joes, Tasty-Yo, and Cupcake Delirium are all confirmed to attend.

For more details, check out the South End blog!

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10/19/11

Roosters' Food and Highland Brews

Looking for a relaxing evening of food and drink? Join Roosters and Highland Brewery on November 3rd at 6:30pm at Roosters in SouthPark. The establishments are coming together for an event to taste Roosters' fall favorites paired with Highland Brews.  

The event ($50 per person), offers a three-course meal, with each course paired with different ales. For starters, Highland Brewery will be serving St. Terese Pale Ale, while Rooster’s serves charcuterie with mostarda, pickles and rinds. Next, Roosters will be serving fish and chips with malt vinegar aioli, paired with Kashmir India Pale Ale. The second course, served with Gaelic ale, is sweet... Read more »

10/14/11

Bites and a Bit of Moonshine at Halcyon

Next Thursday (October 20)  uptown's Halcyon is hosting their Bites and a Bit of Moonshine event on their patio overlooking the Levine Center for the Arts and The Green. The event begins and 6 p.m. and goes to close. Guests can enjoy three different moonshine cocktails from mixologist Maggie Pierce paired with small plates and live bluegrass music from Jim Garrett and the Popcorn Sippers. Here's the drink and food menu:

Cocktails ($11)
Junior’s Repeal
Midnight Moon Moonshine, House-Made Brandied Persimmon, Sugar, Grapefruit Rind, Grapefruit Bitters

Pumpkin Potcheen
Troy & Sons Moonshine,... Read more »

10/06/11

Think Pink Happy Hours at BlackFinn

BlackFinn in the EpiCentre will be holding happy hours for three Fridays (October 7, 14, and 21) from 7 to 9 p.m. in which 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the night's featured charity benefitting breast cancer awareness (Making Strides for Breast Cancer, Carolina Breast Friends, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, respectively). For those who contribute the evenings will include complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres and the chance to buy BlackFinn Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts and bracelets.

Finally, from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 28th the bar will be holding the Think Pink Party for which guests are encouraged to wear pink.

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10/04/11

Oyster Roast at Growlers Pour House

If you missed Growlers Pour House's popular Oyster Roast event last January, now is your chance to get in on the fun. The always-bustling NoDa pub is holding a roast in its back parking lot from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th. The event will feature live music from local bands, plenty of craft beers, and food including brats, fries, clam chowder, and, of course, oysters.

Cost is $15 at the door and $10 in advance and the event, which is in memory of the restaurant's former bartender, Drew Hawkins, will benefit JDRF. Purchase you tickets now at Growlers (3120 North Davidson St.) and check out the website for more info.

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09/20/11

Shelton Vineyards Wine Dinner at BLT Steak

BLT Steak's Chef Ben Miles has created a four-course dinner to pair with wines from North Carolina's Shelton Vineyards. The dinner, which is on Friday, September 30 at 7 p.m. at BLT Steak, will be hosted by Mandy Shelton Houser and Michael Egues of Shelton Vineyards, who will discuss the wines throughout the evening.

The cost is $75 per person and reservations are required. Call 704.972.4380 to reserve your space.

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09/19/11

Oyster and Wine Tasting at Vin Master Wine

This Wednesday night, Vin Master Wine at Atherton Mill is saying farewell to summer with an oyster and wine tasting featuring six different oysters (both raw and cooked, from seafoods.com) paired with wines (both dry and sweet).

The event is $45 per person. To RSVP call 704.996.7471.

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09/09/11

Time Warner Cable BBQ and Blues

This weekend is the 9th annual Time Warner Cable BBQ and Blues Festival—which means that if you haven't taken the opportunity to walk the streets of uptown enjoying some of the region's best barbecue yet, then it is definitely time. Bring  family and friends this weekend, September 9th and 10th, to enjoy music and an array of foods including BBQ, funnel cakes, and even shrimp.

This is the largest festival sanctioned by the Memphis BBQ Network in the Southeast with more than 100 teams expected to pile into town this weekend for the $25,000 prize and the chance to represent MBN in 2012.

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09/06/11

Bar Cocoa Opening at The Ritz-Carlton

Charlotte's uptown Ritz-Carlton has announced that on September 30th it will be opening Bar Cocoa, a decadent restaurant featuring all things chocolate. At the new spot, an extension of The Lobby Lounge, hotel guests and the public can enjoy offerings like Chocolate Afternoon Tea ($32 for adults), a weekly 5-course Chocolate and Champagne Dinner ($125 per person), culinary classes centered around chocolate ($75 per person), and pastries and confections such as white chocolate and orange scones.

The tea, which is $32 for adults, is a contemporary and chocolate-focused version of the traditional afternoon tea. You'll find offerings like the "Bar Cocoa" which... Read more »

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