Articles By: Sue Bartlett
Tapas at Enso at the Epicentre
Location: 210 E. Trade St. (in the Epicenter).
First impression: Elegant. Stylish. A restaurant fit for a very special occasion.
Waitstaff: Warm and welcoming. Well-trained in the art of making the guest feel special. Knowledgeable.
Wine list: Extensive and unusual.
Cuisine: Asian fusion.
Group choices:...
October 4th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More
Tapas at Press in Uptown Charlotte
Evening One/Stop Three: Press
Location: 333 W. Trade St.
First impression: Definitely a place for people serious about wine! Sleek, contemporary interior. Breezy, comfortable outdoor seating.
Waitstaff: Pleasant and accommodating. (Note: We were fortunate enough to meet a staff member who was extremely...
September 23rd, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
Tapas at the Dandelion Market
Evening One/Stop Two: The Dandelion Market
Location: 118 W. Fifth St.
First impression: Could have been in Dublin! Had the look and feel of an Irish pub. A place to have a rollicking good time. Big tables, sturdy enough for a rugby team.
Waitstaff: Very friendly. Eager to explain the small-plate concept.
Wine...
September 21st, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
Necessity and the Small Plate
First, there was a fruit fly. And a glass of sherry. The fruit fly, having a thirst for something sweet, made a beeline for it (forgive the mixed metaphor). Determining that it was every bit as good as he had imagined, the fly told all of his friends. They flocked to try it.
Next, there was an Andalusian...
September 21st, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
Elements of an Uptown Burger Experience
Leave it to the ancient Greeks to have predicted what’s necessary to create the perfect burger experience in 21st century North Carolina. To be fair, when the toga-types twigged to the four basic elements—earth, wind, water and fire—they weren’t considering that their philosophical musings...
September 17th, 2009 | September 2009 | Read More
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