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Whether you’re looking to impress a date, close a business deal, reconnect with your family, or catch up with the girls—Charlotte has a dining experience for every occasion. VIRGINIA BROWN
BONTERRA DINING & WINE ROOM
10 PARK LANES
ELEVATED DATE NIGHT Housed in a historic church with a dignified, elegant vibe, Bonterra Dining & Wine Room is the solid choice for elevating any special occasion or impressing a date. Executive Chef Blake Hartwick, who gained experience as Chef de Cuisine at The Greenbrier in West Virginia (among other popular Queen City
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Put away the smart phones and reconnect with your family at 10 Park Lanes. Located along Charlotte’s hip Montford Drive, this buzzy restaurant/bar/ bowling alley offers not only throwback entertainment, but a huge menu with items to please everyone. Starters include scratch-fried pickles and jalapeños, plus hand-breaded onion rings. For a more substantial meal, go with a burger, dog, or stacked mason jar filled with pulled pork or brisket (don’t skip the many housemade barbecue sauces to top). Lighter fare go-tos include salads, sliders, sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads and vegetarian options. Shakes and desserts round out this night—or afternoon—of family fun. 1700 Montford Drive, 704.523.7633. www.rollten.com JU LY- A U G U S T 2 0 1 9
(the grilled ahi tuna sandwich comes thick, stacked with lightly fried eggplant, lettuce, tomato, onions, Provolone, and a kick of wasabi mayo). Looking for something a little lighter? Opt for the lobster gazpacho and fresh side salad. 435 S. Tryon St., Suite 100, 704.332.3188. www.bernardinsfinedining.com
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locations), sources from nearby farms Put away CLOSE THE DEAL whenever possible and keeps true to his For the business-minded diner, the smart Bernardin’s Fine Dining blends high-end ingredients’ original flavors. Start with a rare wine by the glass and a cheese board phones and elegance with speedy service. Located for two, then splurge on entrees from amid the bustle of Tryon Street, and reconnect adjacent to a charming pocket park, fried lobster tail to embered octopus and braised short rib with Cabernet fondue. Bernardin’s sits in the heart of all the with your 1829 Cleveland Ave., 704.333.9463. Uptown action. Entrees range from family at 10 lavish—like grilled Australian lamb chops www.bonterradining.com Park Lanes. with a rosemary jus over sweat pea and FUN FAMILY OUTING mint couscous risotto—to a quick lunch
