March 2011
03/31/11Afternoon Tea at the Ritz, New Dishes at Enso, and New Products at FABO
The Ritz-Carlton will be offering afternoon tea on April 23rd, May 7th, and May 8th in honor of Easter and Mother's Day. The tea, which is $30 per adult and $10 per child, will include finger sandwiches like smoked salmon with dill cream cheese, traditional egg salad, and marinated mozzarella, tomato, and basil. Plus, there will be sweet pastries including warm scones with cream, pecan tarts, and cookies. You can choose from a selection of loose leaf teas for sipping. Child not so interested in smoked salmon and Earl Grey? There are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as well as kid-friendly treats available too. Call 704.547.2244 for reservations. The popular uptown Asian bistro, Enso, has updated its menu with new items like tuna pizza and... Read more » Posted at 11:07 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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03/30/11Artist Series Wine at The Capital Grille
Every year uptown's Capital Grille holds their Artist Series Wine Event featuring an exclusive wine with an original piece of artwork as its label. This year I had the chance to try the wine, a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon created by Tom Peffer of Napa Valley's Atalon Vineyards with Capital Grille's Master Sommelier, George Miliotes. And, while my judgment may have been clouded by the fact that I tasted it alongside delicious items like a porcini rubbed Delmonico steak and a flourless chocolate espresso cake, I thought the wine was fantastic. It's a robust wine and pairs very well with things like the rich Delmonico with its delicate marbling or the smooth, decadent chocolate dessert. Those with a knowledge of... Read more » Posted at 10:20 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
03/23/11North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival
Mark your calendars! The first North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival will be held on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rural Hill, a 265-acre historic farm in Huntersville. The event, for which proceeds support the preservation of Rural Hill, is meant to celebrate the state of North Carolina—and specifically its breweries and music. Musicians will include Chatham County Line, Eric Lindell, New Familiars, Moonshine Racers, and Sol Driven Train among others. And now the most important part: the beer. Confirmed breweries include Highland Brewing Co., Four Friends Brewing, NoDa Brewing Company, Birdsong, Big Boss, Cottonwood Ales, Lone Rider, and more. Tickets, which are $45 per person in advance and $60 at the gate, include a festival sampling... Read more » Posted at 01:31 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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03/21/11The Big Brew Ha
On April 15th, at the Mint Museum uptown, lovers of all things brewed can happily unite to imbibe in tea, coffee, and beer—while they eat breakfast for dinner. Personally, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea of an event that involves beer and breakfast food, but if you're going to combine the two, this seems like the way to go. Held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., The Big Brew Ha will feature breakfast dishes from Dean & Deluca, Amelie's French Bakery, Harvest Moon Grille, The Flying Biscuit and others. Tickets, which are limited to those 21 or older, are $60 and include a pilsner glass or coffee mug. Proceeds benefit St. Peter's Catholic Church, one of the oldest buildings on Tryon. Visit The Big Brew Ha's website... Read more » Posted at 09:47 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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03/14/11Charlotte Craft Beer Week 2011
The second annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week has begun! Events began on Friday and will go through next Sunday's closing event at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. For the full list of the week's events, check the week's website. In the meantime, here are some highlights: Tonight Mac's on South Boulevard is debuting a new beer from local brewery, Skull Coast. The beer, which is called Scallywag, is an almond pale ale. This event will be the first time ever that all three of Skull Coast's beers (Maelstrom IPA, Gallows Point Deadman's Porter, and Scallywag Pale Ale) have been available on tap at the same place. Tuesday night beer lovers can enjoy a... Read more » Posted at 03:38 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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03/11/11Wine at the Ritz
Uptown's Ritz-Carlton is hosting two pretty swanky wine events next month. These kick off a series of wine programs through the hotel's new Urban Sip wine bar. Below are the events: Cakebread Wine Dinner When: Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30 p.m. What: The evening starts at the 6:30 reception at Urban Sip. After the reception, guests head over to The Urban Garden Bridge at 7 p.m. for dinner, created by the Ritz' executive chef Jon Farace. Dennis Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars will be there to chat about the evening's drinks and his winery. Five different Cakebread wines will be served and will be accompanied by dishes like seared crab cakes with mango coulis and Vidalia onion-crusted... Read more » Posted at 02:38 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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03/10/11Shiner Bock Brewmaster's Dinner at Paco's Tacos and Tequila
Next Tuesday (March 15), Paco's Tacos and Tequila is hosting a three-course dinner featuring their tasty Tex-mex paired with hand-crafted Shiner beers. Curious about the brews? The director of brewing operations at Shiner Bock will be there to discuss their beer. The dinner is $40 per person and starts at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at 702.716.8226. And just to get your mouth watering, here's the menu: Posted at 04:05 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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