Charlotte Magazine – July 2019

JUNE 2019 // CHARLOTTE 101

FLOUR SHOP

ITALIAN

Watch as your handmade pasta is prepared in the

open kitchen. Chef Trey Wilson's shared plates are

great for a larger group, but if you don't want to share,

get the lamb Bolognese. 530 Brandywine Rd. (980-

299-3754) $$$

GOOD FOOD ON MONTFORD

NEW AMERICAN

Bruce MoŠett’s small-plates bistro unites a variety of

inŽuences and Žavors onto one menu, and each dish

is worth ordering. 1701 Montford Dr. (704-525-0881)

Closed Sun. $$

HARPER’S RESTAURANT

AMERICAN

Jazzed-up American cuisine makes Harper’s a place to

take out-of-town guests with varying palates. 6518

Fairview Rd. (704-366-6688)

HIBISCUS

ASIAN

Roger and Robert Kongham, the sons of Thai Taste’s

owners, serve creamy curries, Thai classics, and sushi

in a more formal dining room. 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd.,

Ste. 150. (980-256-4380) $-$$

OAK STEAKHOUSE

STEAK HOUSE

Chef Alex Jenkins aces the steakhouse classics. Enjoy

a ribeye or ›let in an unpretentious dining room, and

be sure to save room for one of pastry chef Emma

Rainey's desserts. 4477 Sharon Rd., Ste 125. (704-954-

8900) $$$$

PACO’S TACOS  TEQUILA

MEXICAN

Although you’ll ›nd plenty of options on the menu,

there are 10 varieties of tacos and more than 60 kinds

of tequila. 6401 Morrison Blvd. (704-716-8226)

$$

NEW LISTING

PEPPERVINE

FUSION

Chef Bill Greene serves a rotation of artistic small

plates with unexpected pairings like lamb belly with

a kimchi porridge, or smoked butternut squash with

miso. Be sure to start with an order of warm yeast rolls.

4620 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 170B. (980-283-2333)

$$$

REID’S FINE FOODS

NEW AMERICAN

Attentive service and a reliable menu have earned this

market and restaurant a loyal following. 4331 Barclay

Downs Dr. (704-377-7686) $$-$$$

ROASTING COMPANY

AMERICAN

Since adding a full bar, Roasting Company ›ts in more

comfortably with the Montford Drive scene, but still

sets the standard for rotisserie chicken. 1601 Mont-

ford Dr. (704-521-8188) $

ROCKSALT

SEAFOOD

Head to RockSalt for a spacious outdoor patio and

fresh seafood—from the raw bar, with several variet-

ies of oysters on the half shell, or a daily catch menu.

512 Brandywine Rd. (704-503-9945)

ROOSTER’S WOOD
FIRED^

KITCHEN

NEW SOUTHERN

Chef Jim Noble’s menu features gussied-up, Southern-

tinged American and European peasant fare, including

hand-tossed pizzas and roasted chicken. The popu-

lar concept has a second location in uptown as well.

6601 Morrison Blvd. (704-366-8688)

$$-$$$

SIR EDMOND HALLEY’S

RESTAURANT AND FREEHOUSE

AMERICAN

This pub named for the astronomer and mathemati-

cian serves its entire menu of pub favorites until clos-

ing. 4151 Park Rd. (704-525-7775) (weekdays)

$$

TERRACE CAFÉ

AMERICAN

Specialty coŠees and breakfast make this casual café

popular for mornings, but creative lunch and dinner

$ Most entrées under $10

$$ Most entrées $10-$17

$$$ Most entrées $18-$25

$$$$ Most entrées $26 & up

 Editors' Picks

Breakfast

Weekend brunch

Lunch

Dinner

Vegetarian friendly

Beer and wine only

Full-service bar

Patio seating available

Reservations suggested

Roasting Company's

rotisserie chicken plate

with mashed sweet

potatoes, green beans,

and cornbread.

PETER TAYLOR