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Chef Brett McKee of Oak Steakhouse and 17 North, both in the Charleston area, will be opening his restaurant 15 North Roadside Kitchen in Charlotte on Thursday, Aug. 26.

15 North is part of the family of "Roadside Kitchen" restaurants that Chef McKee is opening up. RS Kitchens is based on the concept that we each travel down a "road" to get where we are today, which is full of memories ... food memories. Whether it be dishes we grew up on, or international dishes our grandparents grew up on, 15 North's menu hopes to bring back those memories. The dishes on the menu are inspired by local demographics and also by suggestions of guests.

I took a gander at their menu and I've already marked all the dishes I can't wait to sink my teeth into. Being a New England girl, I look forward to their Maine Lobster Rolls, which come two to an order, and are served with grilled speckled corn. And what is the Bomba di Riso? A dome of duck and veggies? I'm intrigued... please tell me more...

The most awesome thing on the menu is the Roadside Dessert Burger.  This so-called burger consists of "Krispy Kreme Donut, Chocolate Pate, Mango Gelato, Sliced Strawberries & Kiwi. Served with Puff Pastry Fries, Raspberry Coulis, and Crème Anglaise." Shut. the. front. door.

Actually, the Three Times The Cup Cake sounds pretty amazing as well... Ok, who am I kidding, I've basically highlighted and post-it marked up the majority of the menu already.

Take a look for yourself – the menu is posted on the next page.

15 North Roadside Kitchen

1319 Montford Dr.

Charlotte, NC 28209

www.15northroadsidekitchen.com

Monday - Thursday: 4 - 11 pm

Friday and Saturday: 4 - 12 am

Sun: Brunch 11 - 2 pm,  Dinner 4 - 11 pm

STARTERS

Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Pate

Served with Grilled Toast points, Gherkins, Capers, Whole Grain mustard, and Cumberland sauce

Wild Mushroom, Gruyere & Caramelized Onion Tart

Served with micro greens

Fried Green Tomatoes

Skillet fried until golden brown and served with a roasted red pepper jam

Vegan Spring Rolls

Julienned organic zucchini, squash, mixed peppers, red bean soba noodles, bean sprouts, and avocado rolled in rice paper. Served with ponzu sauce

Ratatouille (just like the movie)

Grilled red onions, zucchini, squash, eggplant, & red peppers

Garnished with basil oil and balsamic vinegar

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Sautéed with brown butter and sage

Black Truffle Gnocchi

House made black truffle gnocchi crisped in butter and served in a gorgonzola cream

Steamed PEI Mussels

Served in a spicy tomato-fennel broth

Garnished with grilled garlic bread

Pan Seared Jumbo Scallop

Served with baby arugula tossed in a champagne-truffle vinaigrette

Garnished with caviar

SOUPS & SALADS

Lobster & Corn Chowder

Served with a corn fritter

Oven Cured Tomato Bisque

With basil oil

Roadside

Thinly sliced red and golden beets and Micro greens tossed in raspberry vinaigrette

Garnished with candied pecans, golden raisins and goat cheese

Pickled Garlic Caesar Salad

Ice cold romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, anchovies, and crisp croutons

Tossed in our famous pickled garlic Caesar dressing

Fried Oyster Cobb Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce tossed in lemon vinaigrette

Topped with Panko fried oysters, blue cheese, pancetta, sliced eggs, avocado and tomatoes

ENTREES

Crawfish & Shrimp Creole

Sautéed crawfish & shrimp in spicy Creole sauce

Served with red beans & rice

Fish and Chips

Harp Battered Cod fried till golden brown

Served with hand cut fries and a dill tartar sauce

Cedar Grilled Pacific Salmon

Served with sautéed spinach and northern white bean fricassee

Garnished with a morel mushroom cream

North Carolina Bass en Papillote

Striped bass on top of sautéed spinach, sliced sweet potatoes and heirloom tomatoes   Topped with fresh dill and lemon and baked in parchment paper

Lemon Roasted Chicken

Served with natural pan jus, butternut squash puree and sautéed spinach

Grilled Pork Chop

Served with Fig preserve demi glace, sautéed spinach and gratin potatoes

Boneless Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Served with mashed potatoes, collard greens, and Tasso cream

Yorkshire Steak and Eggs

Grilled beef medallions topped with hollandaise

Served with eggs in a basket, hash browns, and grilled tomatoes

Sunday Night Pot Roast

Slowly braised in red wine and veal stock

Served with mashed potatoes and aromatic veggies

Garnished with white truffle oil

15 North Backyard Burger

Fresh ground and grilled

Topped with Velveeta cheese, crisp bacon, and sautéed onions

Served with lettuce, tomato and hand cut fries

Maine Lobster Rolls

Two New England rolls overflowing with lobster salad

Served with grilled speckled corn

Four Cheese Lasagna

Fresh pasta layered with tomato & béchamel sauces, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and provolone

Austrian Wiener Schnitzel

Lightly breaded veal topped with a sunny side egg and lemon Beurre blanc

Served with balsamic potato salad

Bomba di Riso

A Risotto Dome filled with Braised Duck, Tomatoes, and Vegetables.

This dish dates back to the 16th Century and is the Italian Pot Pie.

SIDES

Roadside Mac & Cheese     Corn Bread w/ Honey Butter      Red Beans & Rice

Cole Slaw                         Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes       Grilled Veggies

Grilled Asparagus             Roasted Garlic Potato Gratin     Sautéed Spinach

Parmesan & White Truffle Pomme Frites

DESSERTS

Roadside Dessert Burger

Krispy Kreme Donut, Chocolate Pate, Mango Gelato, Sliced Strawberries & Kiwi

Served with Puff Pastry Fries, Raspberry Coulis, and Crème Anglaise

Brooklyn Style Soda Shop Floats

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

And Your Choice of Stewart’s Sodas

Cream Soda, Orange & Cream, & Root Beer

Strawberry Short Cake

Warm sweet biscuit filled with sweetened strawberries and Chambord Chantilly crème

Bahaman Coconut Cake

Five layers of rum cake and coconut creme cheese frosting

Garnished with a white chocolate crème Anglaise and raspberry coulis

Three Times The Cup Cake

Red velvet with cream cheese frosting, yellow cake with strawberry frosting & carrot cake with spiced frosting

Pear Tarte Tatin

Baked fresh daily

Served with caramel sauce and dolce de leche