Founder’s Feast Comes To North Carolina And Here’s What You Need To Know
A Harvest Cobb Salad at Trolley Barn in South End Charlotte, North Carolina. Founder's Feast food event will be held at the restaurant November 8.
When it comes to food I rarely miss a chance to join in any festivities. And, when I saw a news segment about Founder’s Feast in North Carolina I was excited. I was watching Charlotte Today on WCNC when they introduced a guest from the Piedmont Culinary Guild. They appeared on the show to discuss the upcoming Founder’s Feast on November 8 in Charlotte’s South End.
And, as icing on the cake, so to speak, Founder’s Feast takes place at Trolley Barn (Fermentory & Food Hall) right near Atherton in Charlotte. So, my ears perked up because I visited Trolley Barn for the first time recently. And, I absolutely loved it. We were there for a night of Taylor Swift trivia. My husband and I accompanied an avid fan. And, by the way, she swept the competition!
But, back to the topic at hand. The special fundraising dinner brings together chefs, farmers and folks advocating ‘farm-to-table’ in Charlotte. Guests are set to enjoy dishes from chefs responsible for the movement and passed samples as well. The reception at Trolley Barn for Founder’s Feast takes place from 5-6:00 p.m. Then, plated courses kick off afterward at 6:30. And, the tickets are a little pricier at $225. But, it is a fundraiser. Get the limited tickets at Eventbrite.
And, Piedmont Culinary Guild is a network of regional chefs supporting locally sourced farm to table movements and connecting the food chain. Therefore, they help ensure that the food is fresher and of great quality.
Now, let’s talk about why I love Trolley Barn where the event is being held. It’s a really cool vibe with fantastic drinks and food. I had the most incredible Harvest Cobb Salad with juicy grilled chicken. It was full of apples, butternut squash, dried cranberries, boiled eggs and goat cheese. The flavors popped as did the incredible vinaigrette! So, if you can check out Founder’s Feast, do so. But, make sure you visit Trolley Barn, too!
13 Hidden Gem Restaurants In The Charlotte North Carolina Area
There is no shortage of fantastic restaurants in Charlotte. And it seems more are opening by the day. Many of these high-profile spots are delicious and we’ve told you about plenty of them. But now it’s time to delve into some different restaurants. Not necessarily the newest or the trendiest, but definitely some of the best. Many of these places you’ve probably driven past hundreds of times and maybe never given a second thought. Or perhaps you’ve thought “We should try that sometime” and just never have. These are what we like to call hidden gem restaurants and there are numerous in Charlotte and the surrounding area. Some are Charlotte institutions, some are on the newer side.
To create this list, I added some of my personal favorites as well as consulted with friends and family on some places they thought fit this description. These hidden gem restaurants in Charlotte offer a wide variety of cuisine from Italian, the Mexican, to Greek, Asian, and just good ole homestyle cooking. A few things are for certain after looking at all these restaurants, I’m now hungry, and it will be a while before I say “I don’t know where I want to eat”. And if you know me, that’s my daily struggle if I don’t pack a lunch. So enjoy browsing through these hidden gems and let us know if you think they are indeed underrated. Have a favorite you think we should have included on this list? Let us know and who knows maybe we will do round two!
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
