The Battle of the Menu — Charlotte Foodies July Dinner Series

Description

The Battle of the Menu — where YOU are the judge. 🔥🍴

Forget chef vs. chef. This is DISH vs. DISH — a four-round, fork-in-hand flavor throwdown, and the only judges in the room are the people doing the eating.

Both chefs come from Napa Restaurant Group — Chef Kevin goes plate-for-plate against Chef Jeremy across four head-to-head battles, then a shared dessert to finish. You taste both versions of every round, you vote after each one, and together this room crowns the Charlotte Foodies Champion. Bold ingredients, serious technique, zero holding back — all focused entirely on Napa's food.

Meet the combatants:

Chef Kevin — Napa Restaurant Group · Stonecrest. Kevin sharpened his knives in some of New York City's most respected kitchens — rising through ESquared Hospitality, The Fillmore Room, and Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center — before leading the kitchens at Trolley Barn and then The Palm by Landry's. He built his reputation pairing classic technique with modern execution, leading culinary teams that let exceptional ingredients shine while never losing sight of the guest experience. Today he leads the kitchen at Napa Restaurant Group's Stonecrest location with a focus on seasonal ingredients, thoughtful execution, and elevated-yet-approachable dining.

Chef Jeremy — Napa Restaurant Group · Fort Mill. With a background in chemistry and a genuine obsession with the science behind cooking, Jeremy brings a technique-driven, precision-first approach to every plate. He started out in South Florida's Italian and contemporary American kitchens, building a rock-solid foundation in the classics — then chased fermentation, sourdough, and live cultures all the way to Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as Chef de Cuisine at the James B. Beam Distillery. There he leveled up through whole-animal butchery, open-fire cooking, smoked meats, and sourdough pizza, blending creativity with a deep respect for the ingredient. Today he brings that fire to Napa Restaurant Group's Fort Mill location.

The card — every round's a fight:

• Round 1 · Cold — Sesame-Crusted Tuna vs. Scallop Aguachile

• Round 2 · Hot — Seared Scallops vs. Tempura Crab-Stuffed Okra

• Round 3 — Pan-Seared Halibut vs. NC Sweet Potato & Pork

• Round 4 · Main — Filet & Gorgonzola vs. Tea-Brined Duck Breast

• Shared Finale · Dessert — Pineapple-Polenta Upside-Down Cake & Mango Sorbet, served to the whole table (not a voted round)

This is what eating out is supposed to feel like.

Date & time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Location: Napa Bistro & Wine Bar, Stonecrest — 7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte

Your ticket ($75) includes a soft drink and one complimentary beer/wine. Additional beer, wine & cocktails are available for purchase. Free parking.

Seats are limited and nights like this sell out fast. Reserve your spot — and come hungry. 🍴

Date & Time

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Details

Napa Bistro & Wine Bar — Stonecrest

Charlotte Foodies