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🥩 “The Cut” above the rest

“The Cut” above the rest: our evening at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
A steak dinner is served on a plate next to a whiskey cocktail.
Dean’s The Cut dinner experience provides diners an intimate dining occasion mixing menu items with signature cocktails. | Photo by Rico Marcelo Photography
The Queen City boasts ample places to savor a steak dinner. But Dean’s Italian Steakhouse within JW Marriott in Uptown offers more than just a meal. Prepare for an experience.

City Editors Jack and Maria recently attended “The Cut Wagyu Dinner Experience” — an intimate, four-course Wagyu dinner paired with Johnnie Walker cocktails.

Fun fact: Wagyu is the collective name for the four principal Japanese breeds of beef cattle.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were escorted into a private dining wing before taking our seats at a table, sitting just 15 people. Soft lighting provided an intimate aesthetic as chefs worked from the adjacent kitchen.

A whiskey expert stands at the dinner table telling guests about the whiskey cocktails they are being served.

Thank you to Josh for your insightful knowledge of the history of Johnny Walker.

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Photo by Rico Marcelo Photography

Our evening was guided by Josh, a Scotch expert, who shared the history and craft behind the cocktails that accompanied the dishes. The chefs gave our party a story behind the inspiration of each dish, creating an aesthetic of culinary artistry.

Chefs prepare dishes in a restaurant kitchen.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse chefs prepare plates of seared scallops and A5 Strip Loin Crudo.

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Photo by Rico Marcelo Photography

We began with 18-year old Johnnie Walker served with American Wagyu beef tartare. We blended surf and turf during course two with a seared scallop & A5 Striploin Crudo. Our main course was seared Australian Mayura Wagyu striploin matched with savory onion rings. Our final course ended on a sweet note: a peach and apricot tart capped off with a Golden Toddy.

Jack’s menu favorite: seared Australian Mayura Wagyu striploin
Maria’s menu favorite: Wagyu beef tartare

The table is set for anyone interested in having a private dining experience at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse. The restaurant hosts similar dining experiences every few months. Keep an eye on our events page for the next experience.
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 20
  • Planet Fitness: Charlotte (University Blvd) Grand Opening | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 4-6 p.m. | Planet Fitness Charlotte | Free | Celebrate the remodeled gym with raffle drawings for prizes and 20% off gym merchandise.
  • Unwind Yoga | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Founders Dairy Barn at Dairy Barn Entrance | $14 | Provide rest for your body and mind in this guided yoga class.
  • Thirty Seconds To Mars - Seasons World Tour | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $35+ | Prepare to feel like “Kings and Queens” rocking out to the rock band led by Jared Leto.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • Jeep Night in Lake Norman | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Mac’s Speed Shop | Cost of purchase | Enjoy live music + drink specials while touring the local Jeep collection.
  • A Night with Curtis Salgado | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | Middle C Jazz Club | $35 | Prepare to be serenaded by the award-winning artist and Blues icon.
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • 2024 Keep Pounding High School Classic | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 4 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $8 | High school football kicks off with this double header: Independence vs. Myers Park + Providence Day vs. Weddington.
  • Cabo Fish Taco Meet and Greet | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Cabo Fish Taco | Free | Meet the athletes, volunteers, and staff from Special Olympics North Carolina.
  • Ballantyne Boutique & NOVEL Ballantyne Grand Opening | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | NOVEL Ballantyne | Free | Explore the new Ballantyne Boutique vendor market while enjoying live music, food, and prizes.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Got outdoor plans? The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team is forecasting a dry stretch ahead with a zero percent chance of rain through Sunday, Aug. 25 + the return of fall-like weather. (WCNC)
Civic
  • Mecklenburg County is seeking public input on the future of East Charlotte Park. The 27-acre property sits along E. WT Harris Boulevard in the Farm Pond and Hickory Ridge neighborhoods. The last day to weigh in is Sunday, Aug. 25.
Shop
  • Lowe’s Food is opening a 50,000-sqft store in Concord. The location at 2415 Herrons Nest Pl. NW in the Christenbury Village will open Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. There are also three stores coming to Kannapolis, Waxhaw and Indian Land. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Opening
  • Harriet’s Hamburgers opens today at The Bowl at Ballantyne. This will be the burger joint’s first standalone restaurant but second location in the Charlotte area. The restaurant at 15109 Bowl St. will open at 11 a.m.
Closing
  • Downtown Huntersville staple Cashion’s Quik is closed. The 63-year-old convenience store at the corner of Gilead and Old Statesville roads was bought by the town for $2.3 million. The site will be demolished in September to widen the adjacent road. (WSOC)
Real Estate
  • There’s no place like home. Four Mecklenburg County houses priced for $6 million+ sold in July. These homes are located in Cornelius and the Charlotte neighborhoods of Dilworth, Myers Park, and Quail Hollow. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Panthers rested their starters once again in a preseason loss to the New York Jets. Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Arts

    🦒 Art taken to new heights

    The story behind Dilworth’s giraffes
    Two giraffe sculptures stand in the Dilworth neighborhood with trees and houses in the background.
    You can see the giraffes on the corner of East Boulevard and Lyndhurst Avenue in the Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte. | Photo by CLTtoday
    Cruising through Dilworth just past Kennilworth Commons, you’ll spot two steel giraffe sculptures in the median.

    “Charlotte architect and developer David Furman came into the shop and said, ‘I want to make some giraffes.’” shared Ben Parrish of Steel Design Studios. The designer and sculpter was initially perplexed by the idea. Nevertheless, he put his talent to work, crafting an abstract design to give the giraffes their shape.

    Since their inception in 2021, the giraffes have relocated twice, including Wilmore Centennial Park in South End before settling in their current home at East Boulevard near the East and Lyndhurst intersection.

    Parrish, who brought the giraffes to Dilworth, has more than 25 years of experience in metal artistry, despite no formal background. He shared just how much the Queen City’s art culture has changed in recent years. “There’s vastly more now than when I first arrived.”
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    What animal sculpture would you like to see in Charlotte?
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    B. Lion
    C. Whale
    D. Flock of birds
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