Upcoming Food Events (June 17 – 22)
SATURDAY (JUNE 18)
A MEETING OF THE CRAFTS: BEER, CHOCOLATE, & STORYTELLING
The Secret Chocolatier, Growler USA, and storyteller Faye Fulton team up to host this event, which will take place at The Secret Chocolatier’s Ballantyne location. Guests will sample three craft beers, each paired with a dessert or chocolate prepared by The Secret Chocolatier, while being entertained with tales by storyteller Faye Fulton. Guests must be 21 years or older. Space is limited and reservations are required either at the shop or online.
SUNDAY (JUNE 19)
PIG & BEER FEST AT SYCAMORE BREWING
Join this South End brewery for Fathers Day, as they pair cold brews and live music with a whole hog roast from nearby Sauceman's BBQ. This is not a ticketed event; it's first come first serve, so don't wait too long to stop by.
SUNDAY (JUNE 19)
FATHER'S DAY AT 5CHURCH & NAN & BYRON'S
5Church and Nan & Byron’s will both serve special Father’s Day brunch menus this Sunday. Find mouthwatering dishes like hanger steak and eggs, croque madame, and chicken étouffée on the menu at 5Church. At Nan & Byron’s, enjoy a Sunday Brunch buffet, complete with a carving station, southern biscuits and gravy, and fried chicken.
MONDAY (JUNE 20)
TUTTI AL MARE WINE DINNER AT AQUA E VINO
Enjoy five courses that celebrate favorites from the sea, paired with Italian wines selected by Vino Vino. Dishes include a fish crudo, housemade squid ink farfalle with a citrus littleneck ragout and a local, grassfeed beef braciola with orecchiette pasta. Limited seating; call to reserve.
MONDAY (JUNE 20)
DOGWOOD COMMUNITY SUPPER GUEST BAR SERIES
Join this Southern-inspired restaurant for their next Guest Barkeep dinner, part of their ongoing Community Supper series. Shannon from Alley 26 in Durham (recently voted Best Bartender in Durham county) joins bartender Brian Lorusso to craft tiki cocktails to pair with a four-course menu. Courses include NC shrimp with sai fun noodles and tamarind sauce and a jerked pork belly with grilled pineapple salsa. These dinners have been selling out, so make your reservations soon.
TUESDAY (JUNE 21)
Visit a participating restaurant this coming Tuesday to help local students in need. Restaurants like Crepe Cellar, City Smoke, and Yafo will donate a portion of their sales that day to Communities In Schools (CIS) of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. For a full list of participating locations, visit their website.
LOOKING AHEAD
THURSDAY (JUNE 23)
A DINNER WITH BOY & GIRL FARMS AT LITTLESPOON
LittleSpoon continues its Summer Dining Series with a dinner that puts the spotlight on local summer produce. Among other courses made by Executive Chef Ryan Allen, you will enjoy a carrot soup made with blistered carrots and fennel mignonette, a beet tartar with local ricotta and escarole, and zucchini orange donuts.
