Uptown Chic Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Uptown Charlotte is bulging with a new regime of highly trained and talented Chefs getting national exposure. They have been featured at James Beard Dinners, acclaimed Food & Wine Festivals, Food Network, and representing Charlotte cuisine all over the country.  These same Chefs are creating masterful cuisine not only through amazing technique full of flavor, but also by utilizing the bounty of ingredients via a resurgence of the area farmers and local culinary artisans.  On the Uptown Chic Behind-the-Scenes Walking Food Tour (with some luxury transportation involved), we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their background, the restaurant’s history, see cooking demonstrations, tour some kitchens, get wine pairing, craft beer, and mixology education, and sample the chef’s creative specialties.

Price: $80 per person

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to the very chef-driven theme of this tour and the seasonal nature of their available ingredients, this tour’s food & beverage samples will all be Chef’s Choice.  FEAST Food Tours has worked closely with each Chef & establishment to craft the overall experience, but the food & beverage will be determined by each culinary team.  Most dietary restrictions are still able to be accommodated.

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• Tastings of Chef’s Choice seasonal menu items at five upscale fine dining establishments utilizing local ingredients and artisanal products.
• Intimate experience with a tour group size around 12 guests or less.
• Experience cooking demonstrations with Chefs.
• Behind-the-scenes access to these chic restaurant kitchen areas.
• Surprising insight and history of each establishment and their operation.
• In-Depth wine pairing education with a wine expert to get the best out of wine lists.
• Insight into the craft cocktail world with mixologist demo & tasting.
• Sample some of Charlotte’s fastest growing industries – craft beer.
• Comfortable transportation to access a fine dining hidden gem a bit too far to walk.
• Complimentary Uptown Parking.
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• When: Saturdays
• Time: 3pm – 6pm – 3 hours
• Where: Meeting location will be provided with ticket purchase
• Transportation: Your feet mostly! This is primarily a walking tour, however, one segment will have transportation provided.
• Distance covered: about 1.2 miles
• Complimentary Parking
• The amount of tastings on the tour is equivalent to a light meal.
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• What to bring: water, sunscreen, cash for any desired purchases, a camera to capture any food memories.
• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan on participating in alcoholic tastings.
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• Advance ticket purchase required.
• If you enjoyed your time on the tour, tips are appreciated by your tour guide.
• If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know when registering.
• Must be 21 years of age to sample any alcoholic beverages.
• Tours run rain or shine. If we have to cancel the tour due to extreme weather, we will refund your money in full.
• Specific tour stops and inclusions are subject to change without notice.
• Tours begin with a 15 minute introduction, so if you are running late, you will still be able to find us.
• Please read our Waiver & Release before registering.

• Cancellation Policy:  If written cancellation occurs within 48 hours (2 business days) of the tour start time, the ticket price is non-refundable. Monies will be refunded in full if cancellation notice occurs more than 48 hours of a tour.

• We reserve the right to cancel tours due to insufficient enrollment and tour guide emergency or illness. We strive to find a suitable substitute in these cases to avoid any inconvenience to tour registrants.[/toggle]

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