Fin & Fino
Day 2: 5-Course Ocean's Bounty Tasting Series
Opened in 2017, this seafood destination in Uptown held on through the pandemic and now surely qualifies as a Charlotte institution. Featured on Wine Enthusiast’s “50 Best Restaurants in America” 2022 List, Thrillist’s “Best Charlotte Restaurants” List, Eater’s “18 Essential Charlotte Restaurants” List, as well as this year's Charlotte Mag's "Best Seafood in Queen City" List and Southern Living's "Best Charlotte Restaurants" List, Fin & Fino offers diners sustainably caught or raised fish and shellfish delivered daily and prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Chef Tom Hite, a NY native, is turning out exceptional dishes here like scallops and latke (that’s a potato pancake, just so you know), lobster and truffle pasta, grilled tuna with sorrel pesto, and more. Keep in mind, however, that the menu (like the ocean) changes with the tides, so there is always something new to discover. Charlotte Magazine’s restaurant reviewer said that on the way out “we find ourselves making a list of all the people we want to bring with us on our next visit to Fin & Fino.” Count us in!
About the Host:
Tom Hite
Executive Chef
Chef Tom Hite was born and bred in upstate New York. A graduate of SUNY Delhi Culinary Academy, he followed a friend to Charlotte and landed with the Fin family shortly thereafter in 2018. He has filled many roles in his time at Fin & Fino, from baker, to oyster shucker extraordinaire, to Chef de Cuisine, to now Executive Chef.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Salmon Crudo
lemon, olive oil, calabrian chili, dill, crispy caper
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Lamb Rigatoni
braised lamb, wild mushroom, pecorino
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Shrimp and Grits
grit cakes, trinity, pan jus
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Denver Steak
confit cipollini relish, broccolini, roasted fingerling potato
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Key Lime Pie
chantilly cream, lime
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts #100
Charlotte, NC 28202
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Gluten, Shellfish, Mushroom. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Chive, Garlic (cooked), Onion (cooked), Shallot, Salmon. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
