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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Events / Father's Day Father's Day at VanLandingham Estate
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Off in Plaza Midwood, there's a hidden gem of a place called VanLandinham Estate Inn & Conference Center. This year the inn will be hosting a picnic for Father's Day from noon to 4 pm on Sunday, June 20. The cost is $10 per person per plate without beer and $15 per person per plate with beer. Kids four and under eat free.
The picnic menu will include Pulled Pork, BBQ Sauce, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Baked Beans, Banana Pudding, Tea, Lemonade and Draft Beer.
Your doggie children are also invited. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, chairs, frisbees and other outdoor supplies.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 704-334-8909 or visiting www.vanlandinghamestate.com. A cash bar will also be available. Attire is ‘come as you are’ casual.
VanLandinham Estate Inn & Conference Center
2010 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-8909
Monday, June 7, 2010
Events / Father's Day Father's Day at Andrew Blair's
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Andrew Blair's is offering a special Father's Day menu on Sunday, June 20. See below for details.
Andrew Blair’s is excited to announce a special brunch offering perfect for Dad. In addition to its’ regular Sunday brunch menu, the South Park neighborhood restaurant will offer a “Steak and Eggs” special on Father’s Day. The special will feature a 12-ounce Rib eye steak, served with sunny-side up eggs, sweet potato hash and Maker’s Mark Hollandaise sauce, all for only $12.99. AB’s signature Bloody Mary bar, which offers make-your-own Bloody Marys, complete with all the fixings for only $5 per drink, will also be available.AB’s Sunday brunch hours are from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling the restaurant at 704-525-8282 or emailing reservations@andrewblairs.com The South Park neighborhood restaurant is located at 1600 Montford Drive.
For more information about AB’s, please visit their website: http://www.andrewblairs.com/
Friday, June 4, 2010
free food Celebrate National Donut Day today
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Happy Friday and Happy Donut Day!
Dunkin' Donuts is giving away a free donut with any beverage purchase today, June 4, in celebration of National Donut Day (which falls on the first Friday of June each year).
Also, DD will be announcing the winner of their Create Dunkin's Next Donut Contest today.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Smorgasbord America's unhealthiest chain restaurant dish
Posted By John Fraser on Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 3:33 PM
In the American tradition of throwing caution to the wind, going out to eat typically means diners getting a tasty, indulging meal, while sacrificing some of the healthier culinary options.
If you like to spoil yourself when you dine out, but are interested in avoiding those riskier palatable pitfalls offered out there, check-out Riddhi Shah’s recent article that plates-up some of the unhealthiest food dishes offered by national chain restaurants. Shah writes:
What's the fattiest, most heart attack-inducing dish you can get at a restaurant chain in America? It isn't KFC with its much-talked-about Double Down, or Burger King with its Triple Whopper, and it isn't even TGIF with its heavily loaded nachos. The most unhealthy restaurant chain dish in America is brought to you by the Cheesecake Factory.
To read this entire article click here.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Events Photos: Sandwich Makers vs. Eaters Contest
Posted By John Fraser on Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 4:06 PM
For a brief time Friday night, Uptown Charlotte shook with bass and the weighty presence of three Major League Eaters for the Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Sandwich Eating Contest at Speed Street.
The professional heavy-weight eaters went home hungry, however, after failing to gorge the sandwiches faster than the sandwich-makers could turn them out. The crowd gathered at the corner of Trade and Tryon street was in awe, then amazed, then fed themselves when Jimmy John's treated the audience with the fruits of their labor.
Food News Amelie's French Bakery now offers espresso
Posted By Web Editor on Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 3:53 PM
You can now get a shot of espresso with that chocolate eclair — even at 3 a.m.
Starting today, Amelies's French Bakery and Café will offer espresso drinks among their lineup of café items.
The NoDa café, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offers award-winning pastries and desserts as well as a selection of soups, sandwiches, and beverages, which now include hand-crafted, European espresso from Dilworth Coffee House. Stop by to try any one of the three espresso drinks: The Shot, a single shot of espresso, The Latte, an eight oz. ceramic cup or 12 oz. to-go cup of espresso and steamed milk, or their signature drink, The Mini, a four oz. ceramic cup of espresso and steamed milk.
For more information on Amelie’s French Bakery and Café, visit www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com/home. Amelie’s French Bakery and Café, 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-376-1781.
— Victoria Creasy
Food News Now open: The King's Kitchen
Posted By Web Editor on Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Uptown Charlotte just got a little warmer with the opening of The King’s Kitchen, a not-for-profit public restaurant that supports and promotes community development by creating jobs for those in need of employment. The restaurant works with other businesses and non-profits to train and employ job-seeking individuals, such as troubled youth and rehab graduates, in the restaurant industry. The King’s Kitchen offers a wide array of Southern-style food with a daily selection of six to eight meats and 10 to 15 local vegetables. Starting today, The King’s Kitchen will be open for both lunch and dinner. Check out The King’s Kitchen Fundraiser on June 10 at 5:30 p.m. which will include a silent auction, cocktail reception, and a live auction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person or $2,000 per table.
The King’s Kitchen, 129 W. Trade St. Monday- Sunday 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.; Monday- Thursday 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.; Friday- Saturday 5 p.m.- 11 p.m. For more information visit www.kingskitchen.org.
— Victoria Creasy
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Crockpot Arsenal: Teriyaki Sesame Pork with Asian Slaw 1
If you like sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, this will be right up your alley, but also a nice change of pace.
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Restaurant owner Tela Loli talks business
She makes it her goal that everyone who enters Le Peep’s doors has a pleasing, and filling, food experience.
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Charlotte chefs hit the road to help flood victims
Piedmont Culinary Guild is on its way to South Carolina today.
