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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Events M5 hosts Greek cuisine cooking class
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM
M5 Modern Mediterranean hosts OPA! April Cooking Class: New Greek Cuisine
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$35 per person
Reservations: 704-909-5500
Join Chef Tom and the gang for a fun class about the foundations of Greek cuisine. Classes include food, wine and recipes. A few seats still available.
M5 is located at 4310 Sharon Road, Ste. W01
Food News Autism Aware Fare today
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Today, if you have lunch at one of the listed restaurants below, you'll be eating for a good cause. Here's a clip from the press release:
The annual "Autism Aware Fare" held by the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County Chapter (ASNC-MCC ) will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. On that day, participating area restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds for the benefit of area children and adults with autism.The event, which was first held in 2002, is the main fundraiser for ASNC-MCC and funds local chapter activities including over $20,000 in grants to support local teachers who serve students with autism. It is also a means of communicating with and educating the community about autism. In addition to donating proceeds, participating restaurants will display posters and table toppers with information about autism. The group’s event web site, www.autismawarefare.org, has more information including locations and times of participating restaurants as well as a list of sponsors.
Cornelius
3 Charlotte Area Locations
The Arboretum
Pike's Old Fashioned Soda Shop
Ballantyne
SouthPark
Monday, April 20, 2009
Smorgasbord The hunt for good Chinese food... Part 1
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 5:12 PM
I've been living in the area for two years now and am still on the hunt for good Chinese food.
Let me clarify this though — for the first year, I was living off of exit 33 in Mooresville. If you're ever in that neck of the woods, I highly recommend Rice Fun in the Target shopping center. I used to go there at least once a week and was never disappointed. It had the absolute best flavor of any Chinese food I've ever tasted.
I would usually order the "Supreme Family" which had chicken, pork, beef and shrimp, plus broccoli, baby corn, mushrooms and red peppers, rice and a spring roll (or egg roll) all for just over $5. You couldn't beat the price, quality or flavor of it. I should say that I never ordered anything I didn't like though, and the dumplings are fantastic.
For the last year, I've been living closer to town — much closer, thankfully. However, now I can't find respectable Chinese food. Granted, I have a high standard in my mind thanks to Rice Fun, but I just haven't found any place that I would go to for a second visit let alone something weekly.
Mouthful Eating Peruvian at Genaro's Rotisserie and Grill
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 4:59 PM
If the food at Genaro's is any indication of how all food is like in Peru, book me a ticket asap.
I visited Genaro's Rotisserie and Grill yesterday and ate a feast. The restaurant located on Park Road Extension served up delicious Peruvian Bistek a lo Pobre - 12 oz. Rib-eye steak marinated with special spices topped with chimichurri sauce, served with white rice, spicy Peruvian beans, two fried eggs, French fries, and fried plantains. We asked for the "yellow sauce" (not sure what is in it) and dipped everything into it. Every single thing on the platter was delicious. The plantains were the best I've ever had -- they were soft and fried so that the outsides had a delicate crunch and were slightly caramelized and sweet. I still dream of the steak paired with the fried eggs and chimichurri sauce.
And though I was stuffed from finishing every last morsel of the meal, I couldn't possibly skip trying one of their beautiful desserts. I tried the Milhojas, a layered dessert made of crispy, flaky puff pastry, sweet vanilla cream, and thick dulce de leche. Milhojas literally translated means "million leaves," which is the perfect name for it. It was truly terrific in both taste and texture, but next time I can't wait to try the Tres Leches cake.
Genero's has two locations:
14039 Hwy 74 East Suite A5
Indian Trail, NC 282079
Monday - Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
10405-B Park Road Ext.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Monday - Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 9pm
Food News Crépe Cellar's menu
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
NoDa's newest kid on the block, Crépe Cellar opened last week. The menu just got added to their web site, but it lacks the prices. Here's a copy of their menu with the prices, as of Saturday night, April 18, just in case you are curious.
Food News / Events Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Get a free scoop of your favorite flavor of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet from your local Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream shop tomorrow. Tuesday, April 21 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's in celebration of 31 years of serving customers.
Click here for a list of all N.C. locations.
Food News Food News: April 20
Posted By Tricia Childress on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM
* Mimosa Grill, 327 S. Tryon St., is offering a "Taste of Spring" wine dinner on Saturday, April, 25 at 6:30 p.m. $50. Reservations: 704.343.0700. On the menu are Chilled Asparagus with Scampi Style Prawns and Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc; Baby Artichoke Risotto with Groth Chardonnay; Roasted Spring Lamb Chops with Sweet Garlic Custard and Morel Mushrooms and Marinated Lamb Loin with English Peas, Baby Carrots, and Pickled Ramps with Januik Cabernet; and local Strawberry "Napoleon" with Lemon-Mascarpone, Rhubarb Ice Cream; and 75-Year Old Balsamic Vinegar with Mascato di Asti.
* Lulu, 1911 Central Ave., has a new early diner's special from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The four-course menu includes a choice of five apps, two salads, six entrees, and dessert, all served in smaller portions and costing $19.11 (Lulu’s address). Tuesday is half price on bottles of wines served by the glass. Lulu has reopened for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. 704.376.2242.
* Morton’s The Steakhouse, 227 West Trade St., has a four-course Filet Mignon dinner for $99.99 for two – but you can upgrade to any steak including the Double Porterhouse or the Bone-In Double Cut Prime Rib (Fridays & Saturdays) for an additional charge of $8 to $15 per person. You will need the printed certificate available from www.mortons.com/steak. Choose North Carolina Charlotte in the drop-down menu.
* Nolia Restaurant, 366 N. Caswell Rd., has closed.
* Weird Food: Harris Teeter in Cotswold has a red “tabbouleh” in their prepared foods case. Evidently, red cabbage is being substituted for parley. Wouldn’t that make it a cabbage salad?
Food News McIntosh’s Steaks & Seafood closes
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM
According to an article in the Charlotte Business Journal, the 13-year-old Southend restaurant closed its doors Saturday night.
“We had a wonderful run, with lots of loyal guests and terrific employees,” [owner Greg] McIntosh says. “It was just too much of a bad economy. The clientele were affected by it,” he says.
Read the rest of the article here.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Food News / Events Food News: April 17
Posted By Tricia Childress on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM
* Now open is IndoChine Grill: Modern Asian Cuisine, “modern Vietnamese cuisine with influences from France and Japan,” 210 East Trade St. in the EpiCentre. Owners have modeled this Charlotte operation after their Com Vietnamese Grill in Atlanta. www.indochinegrill.com.
* Carpe Diem, 1535 Elizabeth Ave., is now open for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. www.carpediemrestaurant.com.
* Zebra Restaurant and Fine Catering, 4521 Sharon Rd., is hosting a tasting and optional three-course wine dinner on Wednesday, April 22, with winemaker Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery. Tasting is $20; dinner, $45. Wines include 2005 Ritchie Creek Chardonnay; 2006 Sangiacomo Chardonnay; 2005 Vandercamp Sonoma Pinot Noir; 2006 Auction Block Pinot Noir; 2006 Sangiacomo Pinot Noir; and 2006 Peloton, a “crazy” blend. Reservations required: 704-442-9525. Wines will be offered near wholesale pricing on that Wednesday evening only. Zebra also has Friday night wine tastings from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for $10.
* The Wine Shop at RiverGate, 14142 RiverGate Parkway, is having a Spanish wine dinner on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. for $45 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations required: 704.831.9000. The menu includes Grilled Calamari and Arugula Salad with Do Ferreiro Albariño; Garbanzo with Chorizo with Pontecilla Tempranillo; Sea Bass Fillet with Casa de la Ermita Crianza; and Paella Valencia with Castell del Remei Oda.
Food News Opening hours for the new Crêpe Cellar
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM
From the Crêpe Cellar, which opened up doors yesterday:
We will be open for dinner this Friday and Saturday with normal hours starting next Tuesday.Hours Starting April 21st.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - till
Saturday 11:00 AM - till
Sunday Brunch coming Soon!
Read more about the Crêpe Cellar here.
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Recipe: Rose Water Tea Cookies 1
Cookies, tea and shouting. In that order. Ascending order.
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Dish on this: Charlotte-based chefs join ACF Culinary Team USA 2016
As fall approaches, local chefs prepare for a culinary battle in Germany.
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Recipe: Pomegranate Gingerbread Granola
Breakfast logic: Things that are crunchy are good. Granola is crunchy. Therefore, it is good.
