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Evoke

Evoke (555 S. McDowell St.) will host a Heitz Cellars Vertical wine dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday. The four-path prix fixe menu with wine pairings is $ninety six per adult. Reservations: 980-237-5354.

Blue Restaurant & Bar

Blue (206 N. faculty St.) will host Jay and Barbara Raffaldini of Raffaldini Vineyards for a night of North Carolina food and wines at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 4 lessons, dessert and wine pairings are $fifty nine.95 per adult. Reservations: 704-927-2583.

pink Clay Ciderworks

purple Clay Ciderworks (245 Clanton road) will host a Fall Cider and Small Plates tasting with The gourmand Chef from 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Small plates with seasonal cider pairings are $30 per person. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.

food Truck Friday

meals Truck Friday will host a Brunch & Brews meals truck rally from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 2161 Hawkins St. planned are breakfast and brunch fare from seven meals trucks, reside song and beer from Sycamore Brewing.

On Nov. 25, a Slider Fest may be held within the equal spot from 5-eleven p.m. are living track, craft beer, wine and lots of sliders from area meals vehicles could be featured.

Pearlz Oyster Bar

Pearlz (7804 Rea street) is hosting an oyster roast from 1-four p.m. Sunday. All-you-can-eat oysters for $20, $3 mimosas, $4 OMB drafts and are living song are planned.

AZN Azian Cuizine

AZN (4620 Piedmont Row force) chefs will compete in the ideal Sushi Chef battle with Sushi Smackdown Charlotte from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday. limitless appetizers, sushi, dessert and one beer or a tumbler of wine or sake are $49. visitors will watch the cooks compete, pattern their creations and vote on the appropriate chef. Tickets: www.saviproductions.com.

Ruth's Chris Steak house

Ruth's Chris (6000 Fairview street) in conjunction with Larken Egleston of Republic national Distributing Co. and Danny Sanford of high-quality Wine buying and selling Co. will host a whiskey and wine dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 4 classes with pairings are $a hundred and ten per adult; each guest will get hold of a Riedel single malt glass and a ny old-common glass as a souvenir. Reservations: 704-556-1115.

The Fig Tree Restaurant

The Fig Tree Restaurant (1601 E. seventh St.) has introduced seasonal menu objects. New are pumpkinseed crusted sea scallops over bourbon brown sugar pecans, harmony Ridge duck breast over almond and fig risotto, a Skuna Bay salmon filet over candy corn, pancetta, shitake mushroom and dill Ragu and chilled Spanish octopus. Reservations: 704-332-3322.

5Church

5Church will offer German fare at their booth in the Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park from Thanksgiving Day via Christmas Eve. a choice of bratwurst, knockwurst or liverwurst toast with potato salad, dessert and a tender drink is $25. For extra tips on the Christmas Village consult with www.cltchristmasvillage.com.

Chef Alyssa's Kitchen

Chef Alyssa Wilen of Chef Alyssa's Kitchen (2104 South Blvd.) is now selling a line of connoisseur spreads. A Smoked Chili and Rosemary Mustard spread is made with clean rosemary can be used as a diffusion or dip, or combined with olive oil to make salad dressing. A Champagne-Tomato Jam can also be used as a ramification on sandwiches and crackers or used as a of entirety on leading rib. Spreads may also be bought online at www.chefalyssaskitchen.com or at Pasta and Provisions, Rhino Market, Queen metropolis Pantry, Savory Spice store and Pour Olive.

Hickory Tavern

Hickory Tavern has unveiled a brand new fall and wintry weather drink menu. Featured are a Kentucky Bourbon and Cider, Tavern holiday Punch, a White Chocolate Martini, Butterscotch Apple Cider and more. areas: www.hickorytavern.com.

the liberty

the liberty (1812 South Blvd.) will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from midday-eight p.m. Nov. 24. can charge is $35 per adult. Reservations: 704-332-8830.

Reid's nice meals

Reid's in SouthPark (Barclay Downs Dr.) will host a holiday Jam from 6-10:30 p.m. Nov. 25. native musicians will provide reside song on the patio and drink specials may be provided all the way through the evening. Admission to the event is $5 per adult.

Fran's Filling Station

Fran's (2410 Park street) will host a day-lengthy Meatballs and Spaghetti benefit from eleven a.m.-8:30 p.m. Nov. 26. consume on the restaurant for $12 a plate, or take your meal to go. Two take-out alternatives right here: a 22-ounce container for $12, or 32 oz. for $22. experience is first-come, first-served, and 75 p.c of the proceeds will go to Charlotte Rescue Mission.

Jennifer Brantley, correspondent