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James Beard House to Host

Charlotte Tastemakers

To celebrate the city’s ever-evolving and growing food and beverage scene, a handful of Charlotte's best-known and respected chefs and bartenders have been invited to present a special Charlotte Tastemakers Dinner at New York City's famed James Beard House on Friday, Nov. 16.

Charlotte is the latest major city to emerge as one of the nation's top culinary destinations, featuring a wide range of culinary offerings from inspired international chefs to inventive culinary artists who are reinterpreting Southern cuisine and cocktails.

The dinner will consist of passed appetizers and five courses paired with craft cocktails and wines, showcasing the talents of the following culinary ambassadors:

Chef William Dissen (Haymaker, Billy D's Fried Chicken, The Market Place Restaurant)
Chef Joe Kindred (Kindred and Hello, Sailor)
Chef Bruce Moffett (Barrington's, Good Food on Montford, Stagioni and soon N.C. Red)
Chef Paul Verica (The Stanley)
Pastry Chef Ashley Boyd (300 East)
Colleen Hughes (Haberdish)
Bob Peters (Innovative Cocktails and Consulting)

The special showcase, which is curated and sponsored by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, will feature three events:

James Beard House Preview Dinner

Monday, Nov. 5
The Stanley in Charlotte

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Media Reception (by invite only)

Thursday, Nov. 15
Houseman in New York

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Charlotte Tastemakers Dinner

Friday, Nov. 16
James Beard House in New York

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