Several new restaurants opening soon in Charlotte

Bad Daddy’s

The new menu at Bad Daddy’s includes plenty of options in addition to their regular line up of burgers. New are Irish nachos – a mound of hand-cut fries smothered in Guinness cheese sauce and topped with a fried egg, scallions and bacon; and the edamame cashew burger. The burger is topped with Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce and served on a multigrain bun for a protein-rich vegetarian option. Owner Frank Scibelli says, “We have a lot of vegetarians at our restaurant and we’re always looking for new proteins for our customers.” Another new addition is the strawberry Greek yogurt crunch shake with Nature Valley crumbles and fresh strawberries.

•  Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

1626 East Blvd.

704-714-4888

www.baddaddysburgerbar.com

Cowbell Burger Bar

Grand opening day is drawing near for Cowbell Burger Bar. The owners of Leroy Fox and Mortimer’s Pub, Brandon Viebrock and Shawn Wilfong, plan to open their newest venture in March. Coming to Center City, Cowbell will an upscale gourmet burger bar.

•  Cowbell Burger Bar

201 N. Tryon St.

980-224-8674

Ruth’s Chris

Ruth’s SouthPark location hosts an Anderson Conn Valley wine dinner on March 1. Executive Chef Michael Romano serves five courses along with 2009 Anderson Conn Valley Chardonnay, 2008 Pinot Noir and 2010 Right Bank. Exclusive to Ruth’s Chris SouthPark, they will be the first to release the winery’s 2010 Reserve Cabernet. Call or visit the website to reserve your spot.

•  Ruth’s Chris

6000 Fairview Road

704-556-1115

www.ruthschris.com

Sankey’s Taproom and Grille

Geoff Goss of Custom Home Pubs in Matthews plans to open Sankey’s Taproom and Grille next door to his current business in May. Sankey’s will have 12 taps with an emphasis on year-round, local beers. Wings, burgers, paninis, express lunches and more are planned using regionally sourced ingredients. Currently, Custom Home Pubs offers eight taps with smaller batch offerings and tastings each week for $10. When Sankey’s opens in May there will be a door between the two businesses connecting them so patrons can enjoy brews at both locations. Visit ww.customhomepubs.com for opening news.

•  Custom Home Pubs/Sankey’s Taproom and Grille

11416 E. Independence Blvd.

704-315-5223

www.customhomepubs.com

Charlotte Craft Beer Week

The fourth annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week will be March 15-24. “I’m very excited to live in a city that has seen rapid growth in the craft beer industry,” event founder Darrin Pikarsky said. “The Charlotte region is now known on a national level for its craft beers. Charlotte Craft Beer Week will celebrate many of the best craft beers from around the nation.” More than 100 beer events will be available during the 10 days of the CCBW, with opportunities for participants to taste and learn about craft beers, as well as sharpen their beer and beer culture knowledge. Events include Hops, Hops and More Hops at Growler’s Pourhouse March 19, Salud Beer Shop’s one year anniversary party featuring Michigan brews March 20 and The Flying Saucer Power Hour March 23-24, where one specialty beer an hour will be tapped starting at noon March 23. Check www.charlottecraftbeerweek.org for details and complete listing of events for the week.

•  Charlotte Craft Beer Week

www.charlottecraftbeerweek.org

Uncle Maddio’s

Now open in Overstreet Mall on Tryon, Uncle Maddio’s is a design-it-yourself pizza shop. Diners can pick their dough, sauce and toppings (there are 47 to choose from) and watch while their pizza maker puts it all together. More than 20 gluten free options are available, including gluten-free dough. After less than 10 minutes in the fast-bake oven, the pizza is ready. Fresh salads made to order, kid-size pizzas and toasted paninis are also on tap. Uncle Maddio’s has more than 100 stores in development from North Dakota to Jacksonville, Fla.

•  Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint

101 S. Tryon St.

704-733-9800

www.unclemaddios.com

The Meat House

The Meat House butcher and specialty grocery store is growing with a new location in Mooresville. Their first Charlotte area location is on Rea Road in The Village at Robinson Farm. Stop in for a variety of butchered meats like lamb, poultry and premium beer or their fresh produce, cheeses, famous marinades and pastries. Meat House’s own Certified Wine Educator hand selects their more than 200 wines from around the world.

• The Meat House Mooresville

491 Williamson Road

704-799-1081

• The Meat House Ballantyne

8410 Rea Road

704-542-4530

www.themeathouse.com

Bradshaw Social House

Bradshaw Social House, a new restaurant at the Village at Robinson Farm, plans to open soon. Stay tuned for details.

•  Bradshaw Social House

8440 Rea Road

704-867-5309