Charlotte's finest restaurants and culinary schools come together for Taste of the Nation, an annual shindig (in its 15th year) that raises money to support Share Our Strength, an organization devoted to ending childhood hunger in Charlotte. The event features lots of food from more than 20 eateries, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, special demonstrations on how-to mix drinks, live music by Hot Sauce, a silent auction and more.
$60-$85.
7-10 p.m.
The Atrium, 301 S. Tryon St.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
131 Main
American Culinary Federation
Bar Management Group
Basil Thai Cuisine
Bonefish Grill
BrickTop's
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Chima Steakhouse
Ember Grille at Westin Charlotte
Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Gallery at Ballantyne Hotel
Johnson & Wales University
M5 Mediterranean
McCormick & Schmick's
MEZ
Mimosa Grill
Morton's The Steakhouse
Reid's Fine Foods
Rocky River Grille
Savannah Red at Marriott Center City
Upstream
The Art Institute
The Liberty
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