![]() ![]() The beer and wine selection is huge, but more importantly the craft cocktails are incredible. But come on, guys.ĭrink: This is where The Cellar wins all day, every day. Did we eat it? Well, yeah, because we love chocolate and we're not quitters. It was hard to eat and the flavors didn't meld at all. If that's indeed the intended serving style, it doesn't really work in practice. Our waitress told us it was supposed to be served that way, but we were dubious. It was.cold-as in: no melt-y chocolate on a s'more?! Say it ain't so. This is not a game you want to play when the bill for two could easily be $70, if you're drinking.ĭessert: We have only ordered one dessert, the Campfire Almond S'more. The Cellar Burger was neither a win or a loss: we give it a solid: "meh." On our last visit, our dining companions enjoyed the Espresso Rubbed Lamb Carpaccio, and we like them so we will take their word on the matter as final (don't let us down, #Jarah).īasically, eating at The Cellar is food Russian roulette-it was a 4 in July and a 2 in October. Same goes for the hummus, but it's hard to screw up hummus (thanks, tahini!). The tartare is served with guacamole and wonton crisps, and it's a well-done take on a favorite. Conversely, we would recommend the Dried Garbanzo Bean Hummus and the Tuna Tartare for being consistently on-point. Even after our first visit, we would have told you to beware the House Made Waffle Cones (Ponzu Poke Tuna Coconut Shrimp Chicken Sriracha Honey)-the sweet/savory combination they are aiming for is lost in overly sugary cones and lackluster fillings. After our first visit, we would have recommended the Saffron Fettuccine heartily after our third visit we would have told you to skip it (gummy pasta, overcooked octopus, blah). We first visited The Cellar right after their opening in July, and we have been several times since. Order This: As The Cellar is close to Scallionpancake headquarters, this review has been a while in the making. The Cellar is located in the basement of the Tryon Duckworth's and has a walk-in beer cooler and a separate kitchen from the upstairs restaurant. I will probably be there at the bar.Background: Rob Duckworth expanded his Charlotte empire of Duckworth's to include a new concept: craft beers, cocktails, and more upscale cuisine from the usual bar fare. Both were frickin' amazing.Īny way, get here if you can. I split the Tomahawk ribeye and the Truffle Mac n' Cheese (yes, truffle MnC!). They have about 50 bottles of wine and also had about 10-15 cans of beer (local stuff). The bartender was making some killer mixed drinks. Lagunitas West-ified, Avery Raspberry Sour, Dormaal Grappa barreled blonde, etc. I went back for dinner later in the week and they had a selection of sours, barrel aged stuff, etc. The first time I was there it was for a Jester King 'dinner', so they had 6 bottles and one tap to choose from. basically I think they are going for the Speakeasy atmosphere. Good acoustics leave only a slight buzz in conversation. There are a few small tables in the middle and then there are about 15 seats at the bar. I guess could seat 60? There is one booth and several tables with both bench and chair seating. When you head in, there's an awesome sliding door. ![]() ![]() When you get down there, you're greeted by the hostess. Its located directly downstairs from the front entrance of the restaurant. This is the newly opened area to the uptown Duckworth's. If you are looking for the best of the best of the best, then look no further than The Cellar. There is NOTHING about this place that is not first class. Simply put, The Cellar at Duckworth's offers the best dining and drinking experience in Charlotte. I am much more of a beer person than a mixed drink person and I find myself ordering a mixed drink everytime I visit. The mixologist has put together a stellar line-up of innovative, mouthwatering cocktails. He also makes sure we are aware of the rare and special beers that are currently available. Charles, always makes a point to stop by the table to make sure we are having a good time. The staff are some of the most professional and informed people in the business. The bottles of beer available in the bottle cellar represent the best and most rare beers available in the state. Every meal I have had there has represented the best meals I have ever had in Charlotte. The menu is INCREDIBLY invenitve, modern, exciting, and well thought out. I have tried 1000's of different beers in my travels and everytime I go to The Cellar, at least half of the 20 taps are beers that I have never had. Every beer is well thought out and the variety of styles that are on tap at any given time offer something for whatever mood I am in. They have the absolute best tap selection in not just Charlotte but North Carolina. The Cellar at Duckworth's is exactly what one would expect from a World Class Beer Bar. ![]()
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