Taste of Charlotte

A lovely way to spend the weekend

June 6, 2014

Sarah Nowicki,

If you're searching for something food related to do this weekend, I have you covered.

First up, this weekend is the Taste of Charlotte festival. If you've never been/have no idea what this is, basically it's a big giant street party with tons of Charlotte restaurants and eateries offering delicious noms (it's a word) while you enjoy the June weather. You can find out all the details here, but some quick notes:

Event will take place today, Friday June 6 from 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday June 7 from 11 am to 11 pm; and Sunday June 8 from 11 am to 6 pm.
The festival is held along Tryon St. from MLK Jr. Blvd to 6th Street in uptown.
More than 30 restaurants will be selling food and fare.
Special events, like the 5K at 9 am on Saturday will be roped into the event.

Secondly, 5CHURCH will begin offering a summer tasting menu seven nights per week. The menu, which is comprised of six courses for $60 will include an amuse, appetizer, first amuse, first entrée , second entrée and dessert. Highlights include chilled asparagus soup, chilled lobster with black lava salt, Sous Vide Kobe Flank with fregola, seasonal mushrooms with a whole grain mustard demi glace, Banana Spring Roll with vanilla gelato, a chocolate crumble caramel cake and more. Get more details and make reservations at the restaurant's website.

Enjoy the warm weather and weekend!