Haymaker

5-Course Avant-Appalachian Tasting Event

A veteran on the Charlotte restaurant scene, having opened in 2017, this outstanding eatery near Romare Bearden Park has maintained its impeccable standards. Charlotte Magazine named it to its “50 Best Restaurants” List of 2023, while Southern Living gave it a place of honor on its 2023 “Best of Charlotte” List. Executive Chef Chris Coleman, a native Charlottean who opened The Asbury at the Dunhill Hotel and helmed the kitchen at the Good Year House in NoDa, reinterprets the bounty of the Piedmont area and Appalachia with dishes like backyard chicken wings with sorghum chili glaze, North Carolina mountain trout, grilled pork collar with citrus marinade and blue cheese poblano slaw, chicken & dumplings, and rabbit tagliatelle. It’s all served up in a stunning space featuring huge windows and midcentury modern décor. We’re very excited to visit here and to hear how Chef Coleman approaches traditional Southern cuisine in a way that makes it come to life!

About the Host:

Chris Coleman

Chef/Owner

A native Charlottean, Chef Chris Coleman studied at Central Piedmont’s culinary program before moving on to work at the McNinch House, where he was promoted to head chef at just 21. He then opened The Asbury, winner of multiple Charlotte Magazine “Best of the Best” Awards, and served as Director of Culinary Experience at Charlotte Marriott City Center. In 2019, he stepped into the kitchen at The Goodyear House in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.

Virginia Oysters Rockefeller Hot Dish

creamed collards, bacon, crispy saltines, lemon, house hot sauce
Roasted Beet & Ricotta Salad

arugula, rye chip, pepita, beet vinaigrette
Pan-Roasted NC Catfish

hoppin' john, tomato brodo
Beef "Wellington"

cornmeal-crusted tenderloin, duxelles, whipped yukon gold potato, romanesco broccoli, bordelaise
Buttermilk Poundcake

blood orange, sage anglaise, honey almond oat crisp

Haymaker

225 S Poplar St

Charlotte, NC 28202

Event FAQs

Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?: No tickets are needed.
What does the ticket price cover?: The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?: Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?: At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with garlic or allium allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
Does this restaurant allow BYOB?: No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?: Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
What must I bring to the event?: Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?: Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.