Crave Charlotte festival is back — here’s what you need to know.
Crave Charlotte is back — officially returning June 23-26. The multi-day culinary festival celebrates some of Charlotte’s best culinary professionals and mixologists, while highlighting the city’s fine dining scene.
The main event, on June 26, will take place at the all new Innovation Barn, Charlotte’s first circular living lab.
“What’s better than sustainability, great food, and drinks,” Amy Aussieker, Executive Director of Envision Charlotte, said at the unveil of the fest. “We’re showing how to put on an event with zero waste.”
Participating chefs include:
Ralph Allsopp - Deep Dish Catering
Ken Aponte - Alchemy at C-3 Lab
Craig Barbour - Roots Cafe
Harley Blaisdell - Nuvole
Lisa Brooks - Heart & Soul Personal Chef Service
Chris Coleman - The Goodyear House
Andarrio Johnson - Cuzzo’s Cuisine
Taylor Kastl - Tayste Catering
Ben Lacy - Golden Owl
Matt Martin - Freshlist
Olajuwon Mason - Fine & Fettle
Ivan Pereyra - Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Sylvain Rivet - Renaissance Pâtisserie
Whitney Thomas - Wylie Hotel
William Underwood - Bardo
Drew Ward - Brewer’s at 4001 Yancey
Tickets are now available and are limited for the personal chef experiences.
Schedule of events
Best of Bardo
Held at Bardo, 1508 S. Mint St.
Wednesday, June 23, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
What: 5-course tasting menu paired with cocktails by chef William and Bardo’s mixology specialist, Ashley.
Alchemy Tequila Dinner
Held at Alchemy C-3 Lab, 2517 Distribution St.
Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.
What: 4-course menu paired with craft cocktails by executive chef Ken Aponte , featuring Espolon Tequila and Somra Artisan Mezcal.
Joy of the Feast
Held at Broadstone Ayrsley Apartments, 2200 Silver Cres Drive
Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.
What: 5-course meal with bottle service by chef Lisa Brooks of Heart & Soul..
Bougie Bar B’ Que and Bourbon
Held at Golden Owl Tavern, 9041 Robert D. Snyder Road
Thursday, June 24, 6 p.m.
What: Bougie Bar B’ Que and Bourbon dinner by chef Ben of Golden Owl Tavern.
French Summer Wine Dinner
Held at Roots Cafe, 2135 Southend Dr #109
Friday, June 25, 6 p.m.
What: 6-course French Rose Soiree paired with French whites, roses and champagnes.
Crave Charlotte
Held at Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Avenue
Saturday, June 26, 1 to 5 p.m. (VIP and early admission begins at 12 p.m.)
What: This is the main event and will feature wine, cocktails, craft brews and plates prepared by 20+ Charlotte-area chefs and mixologists.
Crave Charlotte Festival
June 23-26
Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Ave.
Tickets: Available at Crave Charlotte’s website.
This story was originally published May 26, 2021 at 7:10 PM.
