2010 Restaurants
Barrington’s Restaurant
Barrington’s Restaurant & Vineyard 29 & Solena Estate
Guest
Vintners: Chuck McMinn-owner Vineyard 29 & Danielle Andrus
Montalieu-owner Solena Estates.
Sponsored by
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Reichs
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 Bonterra Dining & Wine Room boasts an
elegant, casual setting. Located in the heart of the historic SouthEnd
District near Uptown Charlotte, Bonterra is a unique establishment rich
with ambience and flavor. Housed in a renovated 110-year-old church,
Bonterra's interior manages to blend the original architectural features
with modern additions.
Bonterra
Dining and Wine Room & Arietta Winery
Guest
Vintner: Fritz Hatton, owner
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 Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro is known for
offering affordable, high quality French fare using only the highest
quality ingredients. In the evening enjoy our bistro service featuring
mussels, steak and pommes frites, rotisserie chicken, and other
specialties served in a casual and comfortable European setting.
Café Monte
French Bakery & Bistro & Maison Joseph Drouhin
Guest
Vintner: Laurent Drouhin, owner
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Carpe Diem
Restaurant & McCrorie Family Vineyard & Perception Wines
Guest
Vintners: Hank McCrorie, owner, winemaker & Mark Ray, owner, winemaker
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Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House features USDA prime beef, fresh
seafood, and cold-water lobster tails. Breads, salad dressings, sauces
and desserts are made from scratch daily. The award winning wine list
offers over 1,000 selections from around the world. Conveniently located
in the Piedmont Town Center – just 10 minutes from uptown Charlotte.
Del Frisco’s
Double Eagle Steakhouse & Morlet Family Vineyards & Hirsch
Vineyards
Guest
Vintners: Luc Morlet, owner, winemaker & David
and Jasmine Hirsch, owners, winemakers
Sponsored
by RBC Wealth Management
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Duke
Mansion & Chateau Montelena Winery
Built in
1915, tripled in size by its most famous owner, James Buchanan Duke and
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion has 20
luxurious guest rooms. Located in Myers Park, we host celebrations of
10-300 guests including weddings and wedding receptions. Select
Registry, AAA Four Diamond
Guest
Vintner: Cameron Parry, winemaker
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Fig Tree
Restaurant & Ken Wright Cellars
Guest
Vintner: Ken Wright, owner
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 Gallery Restaurant features contemporary
American fare served in an upscale setting. Known for its 100% USDA
graded prime steak entrées and fresh seafood, Gallery instills a
passionate approach to simple food. Partnering with local farmers to
offer the freshest ingredients, Gallery Restaurant demonstrates its
commitment to quality and excellence by enhancing its menu seasonally.
Ballantyne
Hotel, Guest Winery & Vintner Marimar Torres Wines
Guest
Vitner: Marimar Torres, owner
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Dressler’s
Restaurant (Birkdale Village) & Schug Carneros Estate Winery
Guest
Vintner: Walter Schug, owner
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Johnson
& Wales University & Newton Vineyards
Guest
Vintner: To Be Determined
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Liberty is an American Gastropub owned and operated by Matthew Pera and
Chef Tom Condron. Selected by the Charlotte Observer as one of the best
new restaurants of 2009, The Liberty offers affordable chef-driven
comfort food in an inviting atmosphere. The innovative beverage program
features 20 beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and inspired cocktails.
The
Liberty Gastropub & Bell's Brewery & Flying Dog Brewery
Guest Brewers: Jim Lutz, Flying Dog & Derek Zomonski, Bell's
Brewery
Luce
Ristorante & Bar e Castello di Volpaia
Guest
Vintner: Giovannella Stianti, owner
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M5 Modern
Mediterranean offers guests a true metropolitan dining experience in the
heart of the city. Located at the stylish Village at Southpark, M5’s
sleek interior modern design boasts natural materials and warm lighting
to create an ambience of sophistication and class. A field to table
philosophy is evident throughout the Mediterranean menu which presents a
variety of fresh, robust and vibrant dishes.
M5 &
Robert Foley Vineyards
Guest
Vintner: Robert Foley, owner & winemaker
Sponsored by
Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
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Morton’s
Steakhouse & Silver Oak & Twomey Cellars
 For more than 30 years, we have served only the
finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish and
seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts.
Rich mahogany, crisp linens and superior service combined with the
superior product and the dedicated people at Morton's create an
experience you won't soon forget.
Guest
Speaker: Thomas Johnson, ambassador
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Noble's Restaurant & Landmark Vineyards
Noble’s
Restaurant features an inviting atmosphere with Tuscan influences. Our
cuisine is innovative yet simple, with a focus on fresh local
ingredients: Southern style with a Continental twist. An exceptional
wine list and refined, inviting service, compliment the rustic elegance
of Noble’s. The exhibition kitchen features a wood-fired oven and grill
that bring out the natural flavors in the food. By using high quality
ingredients, keeping our cuisine simple, and maintaining pure
presentations and flavors, we provide our guests with a memorable dining
experience.
Guest
Vintner: Mary Colhoun, Owner
Sponsored
by KBR
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Pewter
Rose Bistro & Saintsbury Vineyards
 Pewter Rose is an eclectic bistro located in
historic South End. Our executive chef/co-owner, Geoff Bragg, strives
to support local farmers and markets through our offerings at lunch,
brunch, and dinner. Our award-winning wine list features an ever
changing ‘By the Glass’ list hand selected by co-owner, Susie Peck.
Please join us as we celebrate 22 years.
Guest
Vintner: Dick Ward, owner & winemaker
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Primo
Tuscan Grille & Robert Keenan Winery
Guest
Vintner: Micheal Keenan
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Ratcliffe
on the Green & Orin Swift & Failla Winery
Guest
Vintners: Melissa Phinney Leonardini, principal & Kathy Berez,
director
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Sponsored
by: InterCon, Inc.
 Succulent steaks and seafood dishes, lounge-like
bar with drop lighting combine to make the cuisine and atmosphere at
this Charlotte steak house irresistible. An ovular wine cellar with
tasting table holds innumerable bottles. From cellared selections to
competitive California creations and wines from around the globe, the
perfect match for your dinner is waiting.
Ruth’s
Chris Steak House Uptown & Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Guest
Speaker: Chris St. Marie
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Sonoma & Domaine Serene
Sonoma is Pierre Bader's founding concept originating 15 years ago in
Uptown Charlotte, and growing into one of the area's premier restaurants
featuring upscale casual American cuisine. Known for mouthwatering
dishes, seasonal ingredients, & warm hospitality, Sonoma offers a
menu of small plates, mains, & sides focused on simple, delicious
flavors & a small but extensive wine list focusing on small
production family owned wineries from around the world.
Guest
Vintner: Grace Evenstad, owner
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Sponsored by Anonymous
 Welcome to Zebra Restaurant and Fine Catering.
Zebra offers a world class dining experience similar to the restaurants
of New York, San Francisco and London. From our excellent wine list to
our AAA four diamond award winning menus and service, Zebra provides the
best of Charlotte fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Zebra
Restaurant & Wine Bar & Falcor Winery
Guest
Vintner: Ryan Bee, owner & winemaker
Sponsored
by KPMG LLP
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