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

Good Morning,

Don’t let the cloudy skies fool you today; we will be out serving lunch at 3^rd & Tryon from 11:30am-1:30pm. Be sure to check our new flyer at the cart today with details on the 3^rd Annual Soil to Soul Farm Dinner held on July 13^th 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

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

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

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 3^rd 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

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

Good Morning,

I’m excited to say that we are back at 3^rd & 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 3^rd 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

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…..

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

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