Calling all foodies! Charlotte StrEATs invites you to taste your way through Charlotte’s iconic neighborhoods at the fourth annual StrEATs Tasting Tour, part of Charlotte SHOUT!

Enjoy bites from locally-owned restaurants from around the city, engaging cooking demonstrations, handcrafted cocktails created by your favorite Charlotte mixologists, live music, and more! Come dressed in your best Spring Chic attire.

The Details

Restaurants have been announced! Restaurants representing iconic Charlotte neighborhoods will serve a dish that represents their neighborhoods. Guests can visit each tasting tent and enjoy cocktails while taking in intimate demonstrations from our stage. Tickets are all-inclusive. This event is 21+ only.

SCHEDULE
11:00 a.m. – VIP Hour
12:00 p.m. – Welcome from festival co-hosts Kristen Wile and Casey Wilson
12:10 p.m. – Cooking Demo from Chef Callan Buckles, Rada
1:15 p.m. – Cooking Demo from Eric Ferguson, L’Ostrica
2:00 p.m. – Cooking Demo from Chef Yara Mage, Johnson & Wales University
2:35 p.m. – Cooking Demo from Chef Reyaña Radcliff, Your Braisen Chef
2:55 p.m. – Farewell

12-3 p.m. Live Music on the lawn from Queen City Keys. Music brought to you by Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

Saturday, April 12th | 12-3 p.m. (11 a.m. for VIPs)
Gateway Village (900 West Trade St.)

Tickets: Ticket prices are: $95/GA $140/VIP. Eventbrite now includes all fees so the price you see is the total you will pay.

Upgrade to VIP to receive 1-hour early entry at 11 a.m., the 2025 StrEATs Cookbook featuring recipes from participating restaurants, and a StrEATs goody bag.

Ace No. 3

Chef Justin Solomon

Ace No. 3 is a quick-service burger joint serving burgers, shakes, and beers in and around Charlotte metro. Their newest location — Uptown — opens this summer!

Dogwood Southern Table & Bar

Chef Westley Treme

Dogwood at the Westin is a re-imagined version of the beloved Rare Roots Hospitality restaurant previously in SouthPark. This lovely new restaurant continues the traditions of great food, wine, cocktails, and the Southern hospitality Dogwood is known for.

Spaghett

Chef Kendall Moore

Spaghett is a craft pasta and cocktail house located in the historic Young-Morrison House in the Fourth Ward neighborhood of Charlotte. Helmed by Chef Kendall Moore and Bar Director Amanda Britton, Spaghett focuses on showcasing the ingredients and flavors of the Carolinas through the lens everyone knows: Italian.

Catalú

Chef Juan Romero

From the restaurant group behind Que Onda is this tapas spot in the heart of South End, featuring contemporary Spanish fare and beverages.

Mazi

Chef Whit Thomas

Mazi is Built On Hospitality’s newest restaurant concept offering Mediterranean mezze and small plates to pair with fine spirits in Charlotte’s South End. Meaning “together” in Greek, Mazi celebrates the sense of unity and camaraderie that comes from dining out and enjoying food and drinks together.

Uptown Yolk

Chef Autumn Lee

Uptown Yolk is a community cornerstone for brunch. The goal is to blend elevated classics with imaginative new dishes in a sophisticated and modern environment..

DŌZO Japanese-American Kitchen

Chef Perry Saito

This twelve-seat counter style restaurant showcases Japanese cuisine using local ingredients in a small, unique, intimate open kitchen environment.

Restaurant Constance

Chef Sam Diminich

An intimate, community-focused restaurant where the seasons write the menus led by James Beard Award semifinalist Sam Diminich.

Manolo’s Bakery

Chef Manolo Betancur

Baking in Charlotte since 1997, all of the bread, pastries and cakes at Manolo’s are made in America by immigrant hands.

Haberdish

Chef Lex Falardeau

A mill town Southern kitchen and craft cocktail bar located in the heart of NoDa. Find Carolina-inspired cuisine with crispy fried chicken, Southern vegetables, and other locally inspired side plates.

Dressler’s Restaurant

Chef Nick Stewart

Dressler’s is part of Rare Roots Hospitality, serving a fantastic selection of steaks, lamb rack, shrimp and grits, low country crab dip and many other delicious dishes. Located in the Metropolitan shopping complex, we serve dinner seven days a week and love to celebrate special occasions with you!

B.A.D. Beyond Amazing Donuts

Chef Jasmine Macon

Beyond Amazing Donuts is a handcrafted donut shop known for its unique flavors, fresh ingredients, and creative takes on classic treats. Focused on quality and community, the shop aims to deliver an unforgettable donut experience every time.

Mano Bella

Chef Raffaele Patrizi

An Italian restaurant and market serving up authentic Italian cuisine. Mano Bella makes all their food from scratch, from the pasta to the pastries, using local ingredients.

Mizu

Chef Travis Kirkley

Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan, Mizu offers a refreshed take on live-fire cooking in the heart of Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood. The kitchen is anchored by Mizu’s Robata grill and features a seafood-focused menu composed of wood-fired, raw, and chilled offerings, sushi, and shareable plates.

Sweet Lew’s BBQ

Chef Lewis Donald

Sweet Lew’s BBQ is a counter service, no frills BBQ joint.

Soul Miner’s Garden

Chef Sasha Quinn

This Camp North End food stall is a woman- and Charlotte native- owned local small business serving vegan fare with fresh, quality ingredients. Dishes are locally sourced as often as possible and very allergen friendly!

Enat Ethiopian

Chef Tina Tedla

A family-owned restaurant guided by our mom’s recipes, striving to bring the authentic taste of Ethiopia to Charlotte.

Marina’s Tapas

Chef Andres Kaifer

This Spanish tapas food stall in Optimist Hall with counter seating comes fro the chef behind Customshop.

Hestia

Chef Dustin Hildebrandt

Bold flavors, inventive presentations, and a striking menu of cleverly handcrafted cocktails and excellent sushi take the stage at Hestia Modern Asian Rooftop. Part sophisticated rooftop bar, part cutting-edge Japanese fusion restaurant, Hestia sets premium ingredients and eclectic executions front and center.

Prime Fish

Chef Robin Anthony

A small locally owned Japanese restaurant that specializes in high quality fish.

Chop Chop Red Pot

Chef Erick Crawford

Chop Chop Red Pot presents special menus that resemble fine dining dishes, with a Southern flair.

Justin Hazelton, Lorem Ipsum
Plaza Midwood

Sergio Granados, Puerta
Elizabeth

Kayleigh Brown,
Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor
NoDa