Out of the Kitchen for Girls On The Run

On March 15, 2017 chefs from around the Charlotte area will gather at The Westin Charlotte uptown to support Girls on the Run Charlotte, an organization dedicated to empowering girls through running. Each participating chef will prepare a three course dinner table-side, providing a unique experience for diners to interact with chefs and enjoy a one of a kind dinner experience. Chefs from the following restaurants are participating:

You can purchase tickets here. See you there!

Georgia Aquarium's Aqua Vino Fundraiser

We couldn't resist taking a photo with Deepo!

Last week Calvin and I had the opportunity to attend Georgia Aquarium's 6th Annual Aqua Vino fundraiser. In addition to live and silent auctions, visits from fishes and the ability to see all of the aquarium's exhibits (love the belugas), we also got to sample tasty bites from 30 area restaurants and wines from around the world. The fundraiser benefits the animals directly at the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health. Check it out!

My favorite taste of the night: tuna avocado spoons from BLT Steak.



Tasty block of cheese pairs well with wine from Veni Vidi Vici.



Awesome cake from Highland Bakery.



One aquarium resident.

Important Event

I usually do not write about events, at least in advance of my attendance. However, I want to bring the following to your attention as it is an important fundraiser for a vital organization, the March of Dimes. Their mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Here is how you can dine out to help - perhaps you could organize a group dinner!

The 26^th Annual March of Dimes Dining Out is on Friday, May 14, 2010 starting at 7 pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to have an incredible meal with close friends at one of Atlanta’s finest restaurants while helping raise money for a worthy cause. Tables are $1,000 or $1,500 for a table of ten depending on the restaurant and the dinner includes a three-course meal with numerous wine pairings at one of 60 of Atlanta’s best restaurants, including ONE. Midtown Kitchen, BLT Steak, Craft, Sun Dial and The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead.

Following the Dining Out dinner is the Stepping Out After-party (tickets included with purchase of table) at the newly renovated and re-opened Buckhead Theatre, formerly known as The Roxy. It starts at 9 p.m. and will include cocktails, desserts, live music and dancing! For a full list of restaurants, check out www.marchofdimes.com/georgia. For more information on hosting a table or purchasing after party tickets, visit the web site or contact Margaux Espy at 404.720.5308.