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Summer Restaurant Week in Charlotte begins on July 22, 2022, and will run through July 31, 2022. Charlotte chefs showcase their talents and foodies can try new restaurants and get some good deals. Participating restaurants will offer dinners for $35, $40 and $45 per person. So get out there, expand your palate and dig in!
Forchetta
Forchetta is an Italian restaurant with handcrafted pasta dishes. Chef Luca Annunziata received the Zagat Platinum Award for Excellence. He’s a recent Food Network’s Chopped Champion.
The Restaurant Week 3 Course Prix Fixe dinner includes
First Course – Choice of 1
- Pork Belly with Compressed Watermelon, Pickled Summer Giardiniera, Peanut Butter and Basil Oil
- Piccolo Tagliere Dello Chef – Siano Buffalo Mozzarella, Pistachios, Grille SC Strawberry, Arugula Salad, Vincotto and Piadina Bread
- Baby Gem Lettuce – Cured Bresaola, Oven Roasted Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, Crispy Shallot, Creamy Whole Grain Mustard Emulsion
- Fagottini ($10 Supplement) – Stuffed Crepe Purses with Maine Lobster and Mascarpone, Baked with Vodka Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
- Calamari ($9 Supplement) – Tossed in a Jalapeno Honey Citrus Butter
Main Course – Choice of 1
- Pan Seared Duck Breast with Roasted Purple Potatoes, Eggplant Caponata, Wilted Spinach, Rosemary and Onion Soubise
- Pork Chop alla Plancia – Polenta Fries, Organic Kale Salad, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Peperonata and Lemon Aioli
- Pan Fried NC Trout with Pesto, Sun Dried Tomato Couscous, Roasted Asparagus, Urban Farms Sauteed Mushroom and Tomato Coulis
- House Made Casarecce Pasta – Neapolitan San Marzano Ragu, Short Ribs, Pork Belly, Shaved Parmesan and Micro Basil
- 12 oz. Grilled Ribeye ($18 Supplement) with Savory Bread Pudding, Sauteed Haricots Verts, Fried Egg and Red Wine Demi
Dessert
- Blackberry Bread Pudding with Caramel Creme Anglaise and 5 Spice Chantilly
- Berry Panna Cotta with Almond Biscotti and Mint Basil Syrup
- Cheesecake – Cannoli Flavored and topped with Strawberry Coulis
Pricing is $45 per person.
Conveniently located in Center City, the Holiday Inn is within walking distance to financial institutions, museums and sporting venues. The hotel features Forchella, a cocktail lounge, a rooftop rotunda space, fitness center and a 24 hour Business Center.
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Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is the signature restaurant in Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown. They specialize in several different cuts of meat, prepared the gaucho way and served Rodizio style on skewers.
Restaurant Week 3 Course Dinner
First Course
- Gourmet Salad Bar with 30+ items, including vegetarian and vegan options
Second Course
- Picanha (House Specialty)
- Picanha with Garlic
- Top Sirloin
- New York Strip
- Chicken Breast with Bacon
- Pork Sausage
- Pork Ribs
- Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Cheese
- Leg of Lamb
Traditional Side Dishes
- Rice
- Polenta
- Black Beans
- Mashed Potatoes
- Caramelized Bananas
Dessert
- Cheesecake
- Mousse Cake
Pricing is $45 per person.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown is one block from the Charlotte Convention Center and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It is less than a mile to NBA games and concerts at the Spectrum Center and NFL games at Bank of America Stadium.
Enjoy their free made to order breakfast and complimentary evening receptions. There is a fitness center and an indoor pool.
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Le Meridien’s Red Salt by David Burke
Le Meridien’s Red Salt by David Burke showcases modern American cuisine. Cuts of steak are prepared using Chef Burke’s patented Himalayan sea salt dry aging technique. Homemade breads and award winning pastries are also featured.
Restaurant Week 3 Course Dinner
Appetizer – Choice of one
- BBQ Pork Spring Roll with spicy cracklins and peach BBQ sauce
- Baby Kale Salad with watermelon, feta, toasted pecans and gazpacho vinaigrette
Entree – Choice of one
- Grilled Salt Aged Sirloin with hipster mac ‘n’ cheese
- Miso Honey Glazed Salmon with shrimp fried rice
Dessert – Choice of one
- Deconstructed Coconut Creme Pie with Malibu pineapple compote
- Cake in a Cup with vanilla ice cream
Pricing is $45 per person.
Le Meridien is conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte. Cloud Bar features signature cocktails paired with light bites and spectacular sunset views. Enjoy their state of the art fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool.
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