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We have steamed Blue Crabs for you!
Good Morning,
For those of you who missed us yesterday we had to pack up a little early due to the rain. The weather looks much better today and we will be out serving what else…Tacos! Roots will be out and about this weekend at the Atherton Market. We will start out by setting up for breakfast from 8:30am-12:30pm on Saturday. It’s been a while since we’ve seen everyone bright and early so we’re excited. That evening we will be catering an Oyster Roast at Vinmaster. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through their website. http://thevinmaster.com/
STEAMED NC BLUE CRABS FOR PURCHASE! This week we’ve received an awesome batch of fresh blue crabs and would like to pass on this opportunity to our customers. We have pre-steamed the crabs and would like to offer them to you for purchase. Can you imagine a nice Saturday afternoon with friends or Sunday dinner outside in the backyard with fresh NC crabs. These are hard to find around here so we’re excited to be able to share them with you. Pickup will be available at Atherton Mill Market this Saturday. The crabs are $36 per dozen and $61 for 2 dozen steamed crabs. Please send us an email or call us by this Friday to reserve your batch.
Wednesday’s Menu
Tacos! 2 for $7 or 3 for $10
Dominican Beef Taco
Dominican Spiced and Braised Beef with Shredded Greens and Pepper Jack Cheese
Chorizo Taco
House made Chorizo from local pork topped with a Local Rainbow Chard Summer Slaw
Free Range Local Chicken Taco
Poultry Junction’s Free Range Roasted Chicken with Peach and Black Bean Salsa
Summer Succotash Taco
Local Beans, Sweet Corn, Red Onions and Grilled Summer Squash in Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Sides
Strawberry Peach Gazpacho $2.00
5 Bean Pot with Peached Bacon $1.00
Arroz Amarillo with Purple Pickled Onion $1.00
Peach Pie Bar with Brown Sugar Streusel $2.00
Local sautéed Peaches baked over a light, flaky crust and topped with a Brown Sugar Oat Streusel
Peach, Raspberry, Lemon Agua Fresca $2.00
Water $1.00
See you at the Cart!
Craig
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Tuesday, June 18th Menu
Good Morning,
Don’t let the cloudy skies fool you today; we will be out serving lunch at 3rd & Tryon from 11:30am-1:30pm. Be sure to check our new flyer at the cart today with details on the 3rd Annual Soil to Soul Farm Dinner held on July 13th at 6:00pm. The dinner will be at Windy Hill Farm and each year myself and Susanne Dillingham of The Tiny Chef cater this event. The night starts out with a tour of the farm so you can take it all in and then a 6 course gourmet meal. Picture long wooden tables, setup family style, sitting next to great people that you’re sharing this new experience with. The scenery is amazing and a refreshing change from the fast paced city life. Our website has been updated with the menu for this event and can be found at the below link. Tickets are limited due to the nature of the dinner and can be purchased at the food cart, through email or phone as well as at Atherton Mill Market at Windy Hill’s booth. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. http://www.rootsfarmfood.com/Events
Tuesday’s Menu
Pork BBQ Sandwich $7.00
With Fried Pickles and Lemon Cayenne Remoulade
Coconut Curry Chicken $7.00
Served in a Warm Pita with Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
Crispy White Polenta $7.00
With slow Cooked Summer Ratatouille, Fresh Garden Basil and Parmesan
Classic Potato Salad $2.00
With minced red onion, pickles, smoked paprika, jalapenos, and cheddar
Local Summer Cucumber Salad $2.00
Lightly Marinated Summer Cucumber Salad with Mint and Parsley
See you at the Cart!
Craig
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The time has come…
That’s right! The Roots Crab Boil has officially arrived. The crew is at the kitchen preparing loads of delicious sides and keeping the live crabs nice and happy. We will be at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at 12:00pm noon to kick-start a day of Crabs, BBQ, Beer and live entertainment by the Charley Horse Band. The event goes until 4:00pm. There will be tickets available for purchase at the door but these will be limited. Please come early if you haven’t purchased tickets yet. Children are welcome to join in the festivities, especially since this would be a great Fathers Day gift. I’ve listed some of the details below just in case you missed anything. We are really excited to see all of you and share this yearly event with the Charlotte area. See you soon!!
Ticket Includes:
½ Dozen #1 Large Steamed Crabs
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Lunch at Duke Energy & Crab Boil Update
Good Morning,
We will be serving lunch today at the Duke Energy Center from 11:30am-1:30pm on the 4th floor. It’s a great day to grab some lunch and eat outside with your fellow coworkers. I got a call yesterday that the crabs have been taken out of the water so I will be driving out to get them today. Talk about fresh!! Today is the last day to purchase your tickets ahead of time. With Fathers Day on Sunday this would be a great gift to get dad. Treat him to some local BBQ, #1 Large Crabs and some OMB beer. I know I would be happy if I received that in my card, granted I don’t have any children quite yet.
I’ve also heard many inquire about bringing children to the Crab Boil. Kids are welcome to join in on the festivities. Tickets are $15 for children 12 and under and there will be lots of food for them to enjoy. I’m excited to meet my fellow Marylanders and those of you who have decided to join in this awesome event. See you all for lunch!
Friday’s Menu
Brisket and BBQ $7.00
House Smoked Brisket sandwich with Local Wildflower Honey BBQ Sauce, Fresh Greens and Caramelized Onions
Chicken and Chow Chow $7.00
Free Range Roasted Chicken Pita with Fresh Greens and Spicy Peach Chow Chow
Ratatouille and Greens $7.00
Lightly Wilted Kale Topped with Zucchini, Squash, Mushrooms and a Rich Tomato Sauce a little Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Herbs
Brocco Salad $2.00
Local Broccoli, in a tangy Sour Cream Based dressing with Red Onion and Garlic
Pasta Salad $2.00
Lots of local Veggies and Fresh Herbs in a Simple Vinaigrette
See you at the Cart!
Craig
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Thursday, June 13th Menu
Hello,
Here at Roots we’ve been searching for the perfect rolls to serve our sliders on. Our friends at Nova’s bakery have been nice enough to work with us in creating the perfect medium. Today’s sliders will be on freshly baked mini French rolls. My favorite might just be the Salmon and Crab Cake slider!
The 3rd Annual Soil to Soul Dinner is filling up extremely quickly. We only have a few tickets left so if you’re interested in joining us this year check out our website under the ‘Events’ tab for more details. Windy Hill Farm is like walking into another dimension, where the vibe is relaxing, serene and just plain old inviting. The dinner has grown each year with more and more people wanting a taste of a true farm to fork experience. I highly recommend checking into attending.
Thursday’s Menu
Sliders!
Served on Nova’s Bakery’s Mini French Rolls
2 for $8 or 3 for $11
Pork Belly Slider
Braised and seared Pasture Raised Pork Belly from Poultry Junction Farm Topped with House Made Spicy Pickles
Smoked Salmon and Crab Cake Slider
Smoked Salmon and Crab together with a Refreshing Citrus Herb Salad
Smoked Brisket Slider
Ultra Slow Cooked and Smoked Brisket Sliced and Topped with Crispy Onion Rings and Local Honey BBQ Sauce
Black Bean Burger Slider
Simmered Black Beans with Caramelized Onions and Garlic topped with Roasted Tomato Aioli and Cilantro
Sides
Broccoli Salad $2.00
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Going Big Today for Taco Day!!
Good Morning,
We have a huge menu for you today with 5 taco options and some really delicious sides to choose from. We figured we might as well go big since we’ve missed a couple taco days over the last few weeks. For those of you, who have bought tickets to the Crab Boil from the truck, please make sure you bring your ticket with you on Saturday. It will have a number on the back associated with your name so we can verify your ticket. Check out the Eat My Charlotte Blog today for a post about the Crab Boil on Saturday. The words out and it’s getting close!! http://clclt.com/blogs/eatmycharlotte/
Wednesday’s Menu
All Tacos 2 for $7 or 3 for $10
Ropa Vieja Taco
Cuban style Flank Steak, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Fresh Herbs and spices, slow cooked until it is falling apart, and topped with crispy plantains dusted with cilantro, smoked chili powder, and lime zest
Carnitas Taco
Marinated, grilled then slow cooked pasture raised North Carolina Pork from Poultry Junction, topped with South Carolina Peach Pico
Ground Beef Taco
Ground Beef simmered in a Green Chili Sauce, topped with Roasted Green Tomatoes and Spicy Oregano and a little Sour Cream
Free Range Chicken Taco
Poultry Junction Free Range Chicken with Chaat Masala spices, and topped with a Sesame Thai Slaw
Grilled Brocco Taco
Lightly blanched and gently charred local Broccoli Florets with a Crispy Parmesan Herb topping
Sides
Charro Beans $1.00
Navy Beans, Pinto Beans, Butter Peas, and Black Beans stewed in a rich broth with sautéed Onions, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
Arroz Amarillo $1.00
Long Grain Rice cooked with aromatic Saffron and a little Turmeric
Strawberry Basil Mint Tea $2.00
Bottled Water $1.00
See you at the Cart!
Craig
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We’re Back Uptown for Lunch!
Good Morning,
I’m excited to say that we are back at 3rd & Tryon this week for lunch. It looks like the weather will be great which means a full schedule! For those who reserved their tickets for the Crab Boil on Saturday you can pick them up at the Cart this week. We will have some at the door but if you want to skip the line then the food cart might be a good bet. UPDATE: We have decided to add Local Pasture Raised BBQ Pork to the menu for Saturday so those who don’t eat crab can join in on the festivities. Please spread the word!!
I am also proud to announce that Susanne from The Tiny Chef and I will be hosting our 3rd Soil to Soul Farm Dinner at Windy Hill Farm. This is the 3rd year for this event and it has grown tremendously each year. The date is July 16th at 6:30pm. Tickets are limited for this event and it does fill up very quickly. Check out our website (www.rootsfarmfood.com) for a full list of details as well as the menu for the night. Tickets can be purchased through Roots, The Tiny Chef or Windy Hill Farm. Please send us an email or give us a call at 704-975-1691 if you would like to reserve a seat. We’ll see you soon.
Tuesday’s Menu
Gogigui Hoagie
Slow cooked and char grilled Korean Barbecued Short Ribs topped with Yang Baechu, a milder quick Kim Chi, thin sliced Scallions and Sesame Seeds
$7
Chicken Philly
Poultry Junction’s Free Range Roasted Chicken topped with Jalapeno Queso, Roasted Mushrooms, Grilled Peppers and Onions
$8
Fried Green Tomato Sammy
Crispy Fried Green NC Tomatoes, Roasted Tomato Aioli, and Fresh Greens on Toasted Nova’s Bread
$7
Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad
Grilled sliced South Carolina Peaches, shaved Cucumber, thin sliced Prosciutto, fresh Mint, and Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
$3
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, plenty of Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, in a Sour Cream Dressing
$2
Strawberry Basil Mint Tea
$2
Bottled Water
$1
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Where have we been?!
Good Morning Everyone!
We have not been out this week due to the “Taste of Charlotte” setting up shop in the parking lot that we normally park in, and due to the not so beautiful weather we will not be going to The Park in Huntersville for lunch today. I did want to let everyone in on the final details for next weekend’s Crab Boil!!
Here is what your ticket will get you…..
We will finally be out normal hours next week! Tuesday – Thursday at 3rd and Tryon for lunch. We miss you all, we really do. We have to order the crabs well in advance so if you plan on coming please let us know! We will have some tickets available at the door as well.
See you at the cart…..or the Crab Boil!
Craig
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Where will you be this Saturday?
Good Morning!
Today we will be in the Duke Energy center serving some of our most loyal customers some ost delicious food. This weekend come out to the Charlotte Brewer’s Fest being held at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery from 1pm-8pm. Ummmmm have you seen this menu yet?!
Charlotte Brewers Fest
NODA Brewery’s Coco Loco Ice Cream Floats
Old Mecklenburg Brewery’s RPA Braised Chicken Tacos with Fresh Hop Orange Coriander Summer Slaw
Bird Song’s Jalapeno Pale Ale Pretzel topped with Broiled Crab and House Made Queso
Baby Maker Barbecue Slow Cooked and Smoked NC Pork Made with Triple C’s Baby Maker DIPA with Grilled Peach Habanero Barbecue Sauce and House made Pickles
Friday’s Menu
Ponzu Chicken Wrap
Roasted Local Free Range Chicken with Orange Ponzu Sauce, Pickled Kohlrabi, Fresh Greens and Shredded Local Veggies
Moroccan Burger
Windy Hill Farms Beef and Pork come together with Moroccan Spices, on a soft nova’s roll, fresh local greens and Topped with Grilled Peach Chutney
Veggie Pad Thai Lettuce Wrap(Vegan/Vegetarian)
Shredded Local Carrots, Basil, Cilantro, Local Peanuts, Cucumber, Shaved Red Onion and Thai Peanut Sauce Wrapped in Local Lettuce with a Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Summer Pasta Salad
(Vegetarian)
Grilled Veggies, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Cheese in a Simple Vinaigrette
Local Greenery Salad
(Vegetarian)
Local Greens, Shaved Cucumber, Shaved Radish, and Crispy Beets with a Creamy Champagne Vinaigrette
See you at the cart!
Craig
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Thursday, May 30th Menu
Good Morning!
So I have to admit, I did not bring out as much brisket as we actually had in the kitchen. I wanted to save some for today so that if you didn’t get to try it yesterday you could try it today. I thought that was fair. What is not fair is making our folks choose between Brisket and Bacon Cheddar Queso!
If you have not been to our website lately, you should check it out! Click on the Events tab to get your information about the Crab Boil, then click over to the media tab and check out all the videos and articles we have added over the past couple of years.
http://rootsfarmfood.com/events/
I cannot wait until the Crab Boil! I have been putting one on for the past 8 years and I really hope I get to see all of you there. By the way it has been settled that we are getting #1 Jimmies. For those who don’t know male crabs are called Jimmies and the female crabs are called Sooks. #1 indicates that they are more mature and more full of meat and definitely larger. If you you have never picked crabs before, don’t worry I will be happy to personally show you how.
Thursday’s Menu
Chicken Philly
Roasted Free Range Chicken from Poultry Junction, in Nova’s French Bread with Caramelized Onion, Bacon Cheddar Queso, and Fresh Local Greens
Brisket Sammy
Baucom’s Best Grass Fed Grass Finished Local Beef Brisket with House made smoked tomato BBQ Sauce and Root’s pretty famous pickles
Tomato Kalamata Wrap
Fresh Local Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Local Greens, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Marinated Feta topped with Fresh from our garden lemon thyme and basil
Salads
Summer Pasta Salad
Grilled Veggies, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Cheese in a Simple Vinaigrette
Local Greenery Salad
Local Greens, Shaved Cucumber, Shaved Radish, and Crispy Beets with a Creamy Champagne Vinaigrette
See you at the cart!
Craig
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Videos
Images
Coming Soon! Roots: From the Kitchen Series
Roots is starting a collection of recipes and videos that we will be posting on our website for you to enjoy. We will include recipes from dishes we’ve served on the food truck or those dishes we feel are extra special. We will also include videos for those techniques that need a little more explanation.

