Restaurant Openings

Recently we have seen an explosion of new restaurants and bars in Sedgefield and surrounding neighborhoods, many of which are worth a visit:

Dilworth Tasting Room: Located in the former Dilworth Billiards on Tremont Avenue, Dilworth Tasting Room (DTR) is a destination that has something for everyone. In addition to a carefully selected, unique wine selection, there are multiple beers and an excellent cocktail list including the aviation: gin, crème de violette, maraschino and lemon, and classics such as the gimlet, high ball or martini. There is even a “break-even” section of special and rare spirits such as Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky offered at cost for a 2 ounce pour. The interior is sophisticated and comfortable, although it does get loud when full, and the patio with koi pond is a lovely spot during warmer months. DTR also has well-made cheese and charcuterie plates, flatbreads, paninis, small and large plates and desserts. A morning coffee and pastry service is offered, too. Weekly specials include half off select Cabernet Sauvignons on Thursdays. Website: dilworthtr.com

Seoul Poke Bowl: The poke craze has now officially taken Charlotte by storm and one of the first poke restaurants to open was Seoul Poke Bowl on located at 3609 South Boulevard near the Scaleybark rail station. Poke is a raw fish salad traditionally served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. At Seoul Poke Bowl, customers order at the counter and watch as their poke masterpiece, either a “Build Your Own” bowl or a “Signature” bowl is created. Protein options include several varieties of raw sushi-grade fish and cooked crab meat, shrimp and Bulgogi Korean beef. Customers also choose their base such as rice or salad and toppings like pickled radish, pineapple, kimchi, wonton crisps and even crushed spicy Cheetos! Top it off with one of the housemade sauces. Prices range from $10.95 for a two protein build your own bowl to $15.95 for the Seoul Poke Special which includes raw salmon, tuna and yellowtail as well as scallions, seaweed salad, cucumber, masago, edamame, mango, and avocado served with a homemade citrus ponzu sauce. Website: seoulpokebowl.com

OTHER RECENT AND NOTABLE OPENINGS

Nekter juice bar at the new Harris Teeter shopping center

Hyde Brewing and Suffolk Punch, a brewery and culinary lab located on the Lynx light rail line at the New Bern station Not Just Coffee Dilworth in the Food Lion Shopping Center, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with signature cocktails, wines by the glass and of course, coffee.

Flourshop, a new concept from the owners of Customshop in Elizabeth, serving house-made pasta and other Italian specialties with an open kitchen in the backlot of Park Road Shopping Center.

LOOKING AHEAD

Holler & Dash gourmet biscuit house is scheduled to open at the Harris Teeter strip on March 13.

The Waterman, a pub and oyster bar from the owners of Sea Level uptown, also scheduled to open at the new Harris Teeter strip with rooftop bar and patio at the end of summer 2018.

Shake Shack, a fast-food concept originally from New York with burgers, crinkle-cut fries and frozen custard milkshakes, is scheduled to open next to Burton’s at Park Road Shopping Center by the fall of 2018.