Counter-

Molly Koeneman

OutKast! the greatest hip-hop duo of all-time... period. For one week, and one week only, the Counter- team will comb through Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik to Idlewild, and even into side projects post 2006 including Big Grams and Andre 3000s solo work.  Yes, there will be chicken wings... fish and grits... and red velvet. It's sure to be a pretty picnic no matter the weather. 10-Courses and three beverage package options. Tickets are released to the public on February 22nd, so re… (truncated)

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36 seconds. That’s how long it took for Counter- to sell out its re-opening weekend in December. What’s happening: Counter-, whose chef Sam Hart was nominated for best chef in the Southeast, recently moved to a new venue in Wesley Heights, next to its sister restaurant Biblioand Legion Brewing. Why it matters: With its immersive experience, unique flavors and ever-changing menu, Counter- is the type of restaurant you’d expect to see in food-centric cities like New York, Las Vegas, o… (truncated)

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Technically, we aren't supposed to release this until Friday to the public..... but..... so many of you have been asking, and we wanted our return guests to get first dibs! We have never had more excitement brewing for a theme than our Spring menu of "STREET FOOD". This will be a tribute to six different cities around the world, and our take on their street food. From Lima to Seoul, we will have a blast! This will be incredibly different than any theme we have done in the past. Our… (truncated)

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Today the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards® were announced. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, March 29, and winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.  The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards—established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991—are one of five separate recognition programs of the Awards. The 2023 Restaurant and Chef S… (truncated)

Molly Koeneman

It's hard to believe we are in the final three weeks of our first theme at Counter- 2.0. This has rapidly become my favorite menu. The flavors, textures, and story, I will cherish forever. If you haven't had the chance to join us, you still have a couple of spots left open for February. We hope to see you before we transition to our Street Food menu in March. Reservations for Street Food go on sale next Friday to the public, but you will get an early jump next Wednesday at 10:30 am.… (truncated)

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And just like that... its time for Valentine's Day planning. Be ahead of the curve and reserve your experience now! At both Biblio and Counter- we will be focusing on Italy for this years experiences. Counter- will be serving a ten course Sicilian fare with a focus on Italian wine, especially the unique wine of Sicily. Biblio will continue its already one-of-a-kind service style, but with special focuses on our Tuscan collection. If you are interested in reserving for either, click… (truncated)

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Counter- was mentioned in Charlotte’s Five guide to restaurants in Charlotte. Counter- owner and chef Sam Hart hired chef Alex Wnorowski, who has worked at Three-Star Michelin restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, to lead the kitchen at Counter-’s new location. Read the full article on the Charlotte Five.

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Forbes talked to sommeliers about their favorite bottles of wine, and counter’s wine director, Bill Cox, had this to say: Bill Cox, the wine director of Counter- in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been making a case for wines from Etna in the mountains of Sicily all year long. “This region is putting out beautiful wine and people are starting to talk about it. It’s delicious and great for the American palate. East Coast Americans are growing more adventurous but still like a certain… (truncated)

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Counter’s wine director, Bill Cox, gave Maxim his recommendation for what champagne to pop on New Year’s. Krug Grande Cuvée 169ème Édition Speaking of Krug, this legendary bubbly brand is a can’t-miss choice for the priciest champagne on the list. “Undoubtedly the king of non-vintage Champagne, Krug is not a wine that everyone can afford to drink, but given the opportunity should absolutely try,” says Bill Cox, sommelier at Counter, one of the best new restaurants in Charlotte, Nort… (truncated)

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That’s us! We’re the pros weighing in on the biggest drink trends to watch for in 2023! counter-’s own wine director, Bill Cox, had this to say about Cabernet Franc: For Bill Cox, the wine director at Charlotte’s Counter, it’s all about a Bordeaux variety. “Cabernet Franc continues to get hotter and hotter, both domestically and abroad,” he says. “Because Cabernet Sauvignon is overplanted, winemakers have been replacing with Cab Franc so that there’s more inventory. Consumers are re… (truncated)

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Fine dining aficionados and experimental foodies in Charlotte have been waiting for this news: Counter- and its sister restaurant, Biblio, are now open. Season passes are already sold out, but you can make a reservation online. “After the longest five months of delays in my life, and last minute ADA and electrical issues, Biblio and Counter- finally open,” Executive chef and owner Sam Hart posted on Facebook on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Read the full article on the Charlotte Observer.

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Chef Sam Hart is set to elevate fine dining in Charlotte. His restaurant Counter- opens today in west Charlotte, ending months of construction-related delays. It is at 2001 W. Morehead St. and part of the Salt + Vinegar adaptive-reuse project. Read the full article on Yahoo! News.

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A new era of fine dining is coming to Charlotte with the opening of Counter-. Led by Owner and Executive Chef Sam Hart, Counter- is an intimate, full-sensory restaurant experience featuring themed 10- and 14-course tasting menus. Chef Sam’s vision pushes the boundary on what creativity in the kitchen means, intertwining food, music, and art with menus that leave guests awestruck and inspired. Read the full article on charlottestories.com.

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Chef Sam Hart is set to elevate fine dining in Charlotte. His restaurant Counter- opens Wednesday in west Charlotte, ending months of construction-related delays. Read the full article on Biz Journal.

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Nikki Miller-Ka, Eater Carolinas contributor, named counter- the best restaurant meal she had in 2022. She said It was a transcendental experience that left my body, mind, and soul satisfied. Read the full article on Eater.