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<strong>Epicurean</strong> <strong>Charlotte</strong> <strong>Food</strong> and <strong>Wine</strong><br />
magazine has gone digital! Visit us at<br />
www.epicureancharlotte.com for<br />
up-to-date information on events and<br />
news around town, and be sure to follow<br />
us on Facebook and Twitter!<br />
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Family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards<br />
and <strong>Wine</strong>ry, located in Ronda, NC, in<br />
the Yadkin Valley, recently celebrated<br />
their 10th anniversary, where they<br />
unveiled their first 1.5-liter magnum of<br />
red wine, Tutto è Possibile—Anything<br />
is Possible.<br />
336.835.9330 • www.raffaldini.com<br />
A new restaurant has opened in the<br />
Plaza Midwood area. Akahana Asian<br />
Bistro now occupies the former<br />
Cuban Pete’s location on Central<br />
Avenue. Welcome to the<br />
neighborhood!<br />
704.817.9365<br />
Chef Jay of D’Vine <strong>Wine</strong> Café, his<br />
wife Farrah and son Owen recently<br />
welcomed a new addition to the<br />
family. Baby Damon was born<br />
January 18. Congratulations and<br />
good health to all.<br />
704.369.5050 • www.dvinewinecafe.com<br />
Terra Restaurant is now offering<br />
their special winter menu. Check<br />
them out for a great evening!<br />
704.332.1886 • www.terracharlotte.com<br />
Johnny’s Red Bowl offers half-price<br />
wine bottles every day of the week.<br />
What a deal!<br />
704.814.7777 • www.redbowlusa.com<br />
Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Ribs<br />
has opened a third location on East<br />
Boulevard in the former Deck location.<br />
Open every day until 2 a.m.,<br />
they’re a welcome addition to the<br />
neighborhood.<br />
704.332.9292 • www.boardwalkbillys.com<br />
A familiar face, Julian Douglas of Brio<br />
Tuscan Grille (Piedmont Row), has<br />
accepted a new promotion as General<br />
Manager of the Brio in Atlanta. Good<br />
luck Julian—many will miss you.<br />
Hunter Lewis of Raleigh has accepted<br />
the <strong>Charlotte</strong> position.<br />
704.571.4214 • www.brioitalian.com<br />
Doug Bell of The Roasting<br />
Company has purchased<br />
Providence Road Sundries.<br />
704.521.8188 • www.roastingco.com<br />
www.providenceroadsundries.com<br />
704.366.4467<br />
<strong>Charlotte</strong> is getting ready to be a lot<br />
more Italian. New restaurant Italian<br />
Pie will open at 1608 East Boulevard<br />
in the former Solé location.<br />
The Penguin Drive-In on<br />
Commonwealth Avenue has<br />
re-opened with new owners Martin<br />
Sprock and Lisa Ballentine, daughter<br />
of the original owner, Jim Ballentine.<br />
704.375.1925<br />
www.penguinrestaurant.com<br />
Hotel <strong>Charlotte</strong> Restaurant has<br />
closed. Steve Black, a face we have<br />
come to know well over the last 20+<br />
years, will move back to Morganton<br />
to be closer to family.<br />
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is pleased to<br />
introduce their new gluten-free dough,<br />
now available at all 19 Brixx locations.<br />
So far, it’s been receiving rave reviews.<br />
www.brixxpizza.com<br />
19 <strong>Charlotte</strong> Goes Green<br />
St. Patrick's Day Festival<br />
march april<br />
The 15th annual parade & festival is an all-day<br />
outdoor event featuring a music stage, crafts,<br />
food, beer and area vendors.<br />
www.charlottestpatsday.com<br />
19 <strong>Wine</strong> & Music at Davesté Vineyards<br />
Spend a relaxing day at the vineyard as Brett<br />
Milstead of the Thirsty Horses performs. Bring<br />
a picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket and enjoy<br />
$5 wine tastings and wine by the glass or bottle.<br />
www.daveste.com<br />
21 Learn to Cook Italian<br />
If you’re ready to take your Italian cooking up<br />
a notch be sure to join executive chef Harrison<br />
Booth at The Duke Mansion for an Italian<br />
cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare an<br />
amazing four-course meal and taste along the way.<br />
www.dukemansion.com<br />
26 <strong>Wine</strong> Tasting: Spain to Portugal<br />
Expand your palate by trying flavorful wines<br />
from the Iberian Peninsula. Total <strong>Wine</strong> & More’s<br />
free tasting will include Aspaldi Rioja Cosecha,<br />
Gazela Vinho Verde and Grao Vasco Dao Tinto.<br />
www.totalwine.com<br />
places to go<br />
people to see<br />
16 Passport for Fashion<br />
<strong>Charlotte</strong> Seen presents an evening of fashion,<br />
style, wine and cuisine from around the world to<br />
help raise funds and awareness about saving the<br />
environment as part of Style Week <strong>Charlotte</strong>.<br />
www.passportforfashion.com<br />
16 Randy Lewis Vintner Dinner<br />
This <strong>Charlotte</strong> <strong>Wine</strong> & <strong>Food</strong> Weekend kick-off<br />
event held at Zebra Restaurant will feature select<br />
wines from the Lewis family winery, Lewis Cellars,<br />
a passed aperitif and a four-course dinner.<br />
www.charlottewineandfood.org<br />
26 A Taste of South America<br />
Join the friendly staff at Total <strong>Wine</strong> & More<br />
as they take a taste tour via a South American<br />
wine tasting.<br />
www.totalwine.com<br />
29 Budbreak <strong>Wine</strong> Festival<br />
Experience 15 North Carolina wineries, delicious<br />
food vendors, local artists, great music and more<br />
at this downtown Mt. Airy festival. Proceeds will<br />
benefit local and international charity organizations.<br />
www.budbreakfestival.com<br />
2 march • april 2011 epicurean charlotte food & wine volume • issue 2 www.epicureancharlotte.com<br />
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