Mazi
Day 1: 5-Course Modern Pan-Mediterranean Tasting Series
Debuted just this past March, this Mediterranean eatery in the South End jumped onto Eater’s list of “13 Best New Restaurants Right Now.” Mazi, which means “together” in Greece, specializes in the small plates known as mezze that are distinctive to Mediterranean cuisine. Chef de Cuisine Whitney Thomas, a North Carolina native who is an alum of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen operation and who held positions as Executive Chef at 5 Church Restaurant in Charlotte and Marcus Bar + Grill in Atlanta, is offering inventive reinterpretations of classic Mediterranean dishes, like lion’s mane mushroom shawarma, tuna kofta, cast-iron prawns with Calabrian chili, roasted garlic, and shrimp toasts, and scrumptious desserts like tahini mousse, baklava sundae, and cornmeal ricotta cake with lavender lemon semifreddo and blueberry coulis. And it’s all served up in a handsome and sophisticated setting that hits all the right notes. We look forward to sampling Mazi and hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Whit Thomas
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Whit Thomas is a distinguished culinary professional renowned for her innovative approach to Southern cuisine. Hailing from Reidsville, North Carolina, she previously honed her craft at Hell's Kitchen, 5Church, Serenidad, and Marcus Bar & Grille.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Mushroom and Shellfish Free and some courses have been marked as spicy. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Green Tomato Carpaccio
collard cornbread gremolata, smoked trout, trout roe, whipped feta
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Carolina Gold Rice Falafel-cini
caramelized sweet onion dip, green zhug
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Lamb Tartare
smoked baba ganoush, watermelon rind chow chow, grits crisp
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Harissa Spiced Grilled Catfish
dirty couscous, blistered okra, tomato jam
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Sweet Potato Olive Oil Cake
whipped cinnamon labneh, pecan dukkah, sorghum date caramel
Mazi
1300 South Blvd #101F
Charlotte, NC 28203
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, Fish, Nut. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Alliums. 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.
