The Ballantyne Hotel - Charlotte, NC

nutmeg creme fraiche and scallions

focaccia crustini, guinness soaked gruyere cheese gratin

traditional accompaniments

local apple pancake, local fig preserves

stone ground grits, andouille sausage cream

chefs daily preparation

local sausages, house made chicken pate, duck rillette, shaved prosciutto pickled vegetables, house made lavosh

local pumpkin and rock shrimp, preserved lemon and thyme butter

house made cavtelli pasta, beech mushrooms, citrus beurre blanc

local turnips and greens, grilled leg

junior johnson cherry moonshine marinated, black walnut smoked, tomato chow chow and bibb lettuce nc best dish winner 2011

creamy blue cheese dressing, crisp bacon, english cucumber, diced tomato

grain mustard parmigiano-reggiano dressing, focaccia croutons, kalamata olives

basil, balsamic, local micro greens

local kale and sweet potato puree, whole grain mustard and local honey sauce

jonah crab fritters, oven roasted vegetables, celery root sauce

local soppressata crust, local potatoes, roasted onion and celery, herbed fumet and herbed olive oil

grilled filet, twice baked stuffed potato, cognac peppercorn reduction

smoked breast, bbq braised leg, thai pickled cabbage roll

seared tenderloin and crispy sweetbreads, citrus spinach, veal reduction

buttermilk fried breast, local apple stuffed thigh, leg confit farro risotto

local grits, crispy goat cheese, house made peach and blueberry bbq sauce nc best dish winner 2011

with passion fruit mousse and candied cherry compote

espresso milk chocolate mousse and illy coffee anglaise

chefs daily selection

with white chocolate ginger cream and sweet tea caramel

with malted milk ice cream and dark chocolate sauce

with house made vanilla bean ice cream.

with grand marnier syrup served in a chocolate edged tuile cup