EXPERIENCE OUR RESTAURANTS & CAFES:
THE MOTHER EARTH GROUP
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The Mother Earth Group is comprised of our catering firm, restaurants and prepared foods division . . . all sharing the mission to nurture one another, our community and the earth. We invite you to join us at our table, enjoy the company of friends & family and celebrate the bounty of our gardens.
HALCYON,
FLAVORS FROM THE EARTH
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon Street
704.910.0865
www.halcyonflavors.com
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Located within the Mint Museum Uptown, Halcyon is The Mother Earth Group’s flagship, fine-dining destination. This jewel has been named one of America's Top Ten Museum Restaurants and nominated for a James Beard Award. Executive Chef Jonathan Moore adds a Southern twist to most dishes and features regional heritage and seasonal ingredients from local farmers, foragers, cheesemakers and fishermen. Whether you are seated at the bar or on our amazing patio, enjoy a craft cocktail or glass of wine from our unique wine menu. Mint Museum members receive discounted dining, so be sure to support the Mint.
FERN,
FLAVORS FROM THE GARDEN
1419 East Boulevard
704.377.1825
www.fernflavors.com
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
As one of the few vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Charlotte, James Beard-nominated Fern entices and enchants even the meat-loving guest into our midst. Enjoy a natural dining experience and firefly patio as you peruse the menu from Executive Chef Garrett Little offering unique and garden-fresh dishes that jump out of the farm box from traditional vegetarian and vegan dishes. Start with a seasonal sangria or locally crafted beer and our Buffalo Cauliflower. Fern has garnered both local and national acclaim from Charlotte Magazine, Food & Wine and CNN Eatocracy for its innovative and satisfying dishes.
CURIO CITY KITCHEN
Located within Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street
704.334.0031
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00pm
Join us for a cappuccino, house-crafted cupcake, Tiple C Craft beers and lunch at Curio City Kitchen during your visit to Discovery Place Science. You can also be our guest by entering through the 6th Street Discovery Place entrance without paying admission. Our urban kitchen offers guests a relaxed setting to enjoy a fresh menu with rotisserie-based sandwiches and salads, house-crafted pizzas, all-natural, sugar-cane sodas and desserts from our in-house bakery. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
SOMETHING CLASSIC CAFE
Hearst Courtyard
220 N. Tryon Street
704.331.9158
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Bring a friend and join us for a casual lunch with your favorite hot sammie, blue plate special or organic salad with a Something Classic twist. Or, enjoy a slice of our old fashioned chocolate cake or an amazing cookie or raspberry lemon bar from our bakery. Stop by for a last minute party appetizer or a take home dinner for your family or our famous Classic Chicken Pie as a hostess gift. Check out our monthly menu calendar for our rotating dinner menu, ongoing seasonal events, or pickup catering menu.