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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Down and Dirty Grab a hearty breakfast at the farmers market
Posted By Alison Leininger on Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Strolling through Charlotte's diverse farmers markets makes for a great Saturday morning pastime. Yet, as you peruse the aisles and stands brimming with colorful ingredients for dinner, you might find yourself wondering, "Yeah, well, what's for breakfast?"
There was a time, not long ago, when ready-to-eat options at our local markets were confined to sugary muffins and dessert treats. Today, many vendors have stepped up to fill the gap, and you'll have a much easier time finding a hearty, healthy breakfast to match the healthy stuff in your tote bag.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Dessert Happy National Cheesecake Day!
Posted By Brittaney Major on Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 12:25 PM
If you ever had the chance to dine at The Cheesecake Factory, you know the cheesecakes are on point — hence the name, of course.
But for two days— Wednesday and Thursday — The Cheesecake Factory is offering customers a special treat.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Beer Once you go craft, you never go aft
Posted By Jonathan Wells on Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Editor's Note: Meet Jonathan Wells, Creative Loafing's new beer writer. We debut his monthly column, Beer All About It, in print and online later this week. Be on the lookout.
I’ll never forget my first time; I’m sure many of us won’t either. We were in my friend’s kitchen. I remember all of the sights, smells and tastes: the silky light brown color, persistent creamy head, hints of hazelnut, the sweet sugary aftertaste. As much as I wished to bask in the afterglow of that fleeting moment forever, I confessed to my friend, “I want more.”
So, we went to Moosehead. “Two Rogue Hazelnut Brown ales, please,” I cheerfully announced to our server. The only other time I was that excited to order a beer was marking my first legal purchase. That first Budweiser paled in comparison to the flavors present in this brown ale.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Down and Dirty CSA 101
Posted By Alison Leininger on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Choosing a CSA can be like herding cats. With all of summer's fresh produce displayed at the farmers market, you may feel ready to join the club ... if only you could understand what that means, exactly.
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and operates vaguely like a book-of-the-month club. You sign up for a share in a farm's harvest, paying upfront for a season's worth of produce to be distributed weekly. It's a large upfront investment, but it's the most convenient way to enjoy the plethora of local food available in Charlotte.
Every farm's CSA is different, so making apples-to-apples comparisons between them can be difficult. Here's a brief overview of the questions you should ask, and some of the answers you might find.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Food News Happy National Hot Dog Day!
Posted By Brittaney Major on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 1:59 PM
Long gone are the days where hot dogs consist of only ketchup and mustard. What started as a special tradition has now become a favorite food for leisure eating at lunch, dinner or both. Hot dog connoisseurs all over Charlotte have created some of the most unique — yet strange — combinations of food to throw on top of this wiener-bun combo. From macaroni and cheese to cucumbers and onion rings, you can find the Q.C. loading just about anything on a hot dog.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Food News TODAY: Uber offers sweet treat, sprinkled with convenience
Posted By Brittaney Major on Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:39 PM
We’ve all had the mid-day dessert craving where going outside into Charlotte’s heat and traffic is too dreadful to consider. But for one day, you’re in luck. To sweeten their reputation, Uber is utilizing its rideshare service to offer their customers a cool dessert at the touch of a button — on your smartphone.
Partnering with local ice cream trucks, Uber is celebrating National Ice Cream Day (which is Sunday) a little early by delivering ice cream in 144 cities, with Charlotte being one.
Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the company known for its hidden costs is offering you five treats for $25. On the menu are a variety of ice cream choices from Sticks and Cones, Mr. Cones and more.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Down and Dirty Charlotte Restaurant Week affects more than restaurants
Posted By Alison Leininger on Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Chefs all over Charlotte are gearing up for the 10-day run of Queen's Feast, which begins this Friday. As much as area restaurants look forward to the increased traffic through their dining rooms, they aren't the only businesses boosted by this biannual event. All that food has to come from somewhere, and for many local suppliers, that takes a little extra planning.
In Fort Mill, chef Luca Annunziata expects to see an overall bump in business of 10 to 15 percent at his Passion8 Bistro. Preparing for his eighth Restaurant Week onslaught, he'll see the average number of Saturday evening guests jump from a typical 50 diners to 150.
Liquid Diet Drink This: Sweet Georgia Brown
Posted By Lauren Blake on Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:22 PM
Found: Fahrenheit (222 S. Caldwell St.)
Ingredients: Bird Dog Peach Whiskey, house-dried Fresno chile, simple syrup, pickled peaches
Fahrenheit’s near panoramic Uptown view has quickly made it one of the most iconic Charlotte spots to snap a romantic couple shot or cheeky selfie. But it’s more than scenery that sets the Cleveland-turned-Charlotte eatery apart from the rest of town. Atop its 21-story rooftop, you’ll find the usual suspects — fire pits and lounge chairs — but also something you’d be hard-pressed to find inside the Uptown grid: The sunny slice of sky-high real estate boasts a sprawling, and thriving, urban garden. Fahrenheit’s herb and heirloom tomato garden offers a versatile variety of greenery, with basics like thyme, rosemary and mint mixed in with less typical selections such as African purple basil and horseradish.
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