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

Ticket Includes:

½ Dozen #1 Large Steamed Crabs

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

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

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

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

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…..

½ Dozen #1 Large Steamed Crabs

We steam them not boil them with a combination of beer and cider vinegar and season them with a our own special seasoning blend, consisting of a healthy portion of Old Bay of course.

1 Full Mug of Delicious Fresh Brewed Beer from Olde Mecklenburg

Additional beers will be available for purchase

Live Music From

The Charley Horse featuring Maddie Shuler

Lots of Sides made by The Roots Crew

The sides include but are not limited to these items, but you never know we might get a wild hair and throw even MORE food out there for you!

Marinated Summer Cucumber Salad

Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits

Buttery Corn on the Cob

Pasta Salad with Early Girl Tomatoes Fresh Herbs and Veggies

3 Bean Baked Beans with Peach BBQ

Loaded Baked Potato Salad with House Made Local Bacon, Cheese Curds, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Onions and a Sour Cream Dressing

Pricing

$40

Gets everything listed above

$55

Gets everything above + and extra ½ dozen crabs

$30

If you are not going to eat crabs

$15

For kids 12 and under
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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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

]]> http://rootsfarmfood.com/2013/05/31/where-will-you-be-this-saturday/feed/ 0 shredded veggies rootsfarm http://rootsfarmfood.com/2013/05/30/thursday-may-30th-menu/ http://rootsfarmfood.com/2013/05/30/thursday-may-30th-menu/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 13:59:17 +0000 Roots Farm Food http://rootsfarmfood.com/?p=4392 Read More →]]> 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

]]> http://rootsfarmfood.com/2013/05/30/thursday-may-30th-menu/feed/ 0 Brisket Sandwich rootsfarm http://rootsfarmfood.com/2013/05/29/taco-day/ http://rootsfarmfood.com/2013/05/29/taco-day/#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 13:50:31 +0000 Roots Farm Food http://rootsfarmfood.com/?p=4286 Read More →]]> Good Morning!

We are back and it is a beautiful day!  We will be out at 3^rd and Tryon for lunch today.  In addition to the tacos on the menu we will have a special taco as well….it’s a surprise.  Guarantee your share of crabs for the “Roots Crab Boil” on June 15^th!  Pre order your tickets by phone or e-mail.  There will be tickets available at the door, however the number of tickets available at the door will be dependent on our e-vite responses.

Come out and see us this Saturday at the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery for the Charlotte Brewer’s Fest from 1:00 to 8:00!

 

Taco Day Menu

 Carnitas Taco

18 Hour Slow Cooked Pork Covered in Carolina Style BBQ Sauce and Topped with a Fresh Herb and Spring Slaw

 Beef Brisket Taco

Baucom’s Best Grass Fed Grass Finished Beef Brisket Slow Cooked in Brown Sugar, Tomatoes and Chipotles, Smoked and topped with a Cilantro Lime Cucumber Relish

Spicy Chicken Taco

Poultry Junction’s Free Range Local Chicken Roasted and Simmered with Smoked Jalapenos, Topped with Local Rainbow Chard and Shredded Cheese

Cowboy Salsa Taco

Black Eyed Peas, Local Tomatoes from Farmer Gene, Red Onion, Grilled Squash, Zucchini, and Carrots with a Smoked Onion Whisky Vinaigrette

Cilantro Rice

Long Grain Basmati Rice with Cilantro Marinated Red Onion and a Little Roasted Garlic

 Home Brew Braised Black Beans

Black Beans simmered in a delicious brew with lots of herbs and spices

 

See you at the cart!

 

Craig

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