Mariposa
Day 2: 5-Course World-to-Table Tasting Series
Opened in 2021 in the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte, this distinctive eatery (whose name means “butterfly” in Spanish) is a multicultural culinaria in the space formerly occupied by the superb Halcyon. Inspired by the travels of restaurateur Jill Marcus, a partner in Halycon, Mariposa’s menu is in the hands of hosting Chef Kinsler Josaime, a Haitian/Bahamian chef who has worked at such prestigious spots as the 2-Michelin-Starred Jean-Georges, Michelin-Starred Nobu, La Petite Maison, and Fontainebleu. Here he is turning out “world-to-table” small dishes like elote corn fritters, saffron arancini, and ceviche aguachile, and large shareables like Moroccan chicken pie, gullah paella, and lamb shank. Outstanding desserts too, such as Basque cheesecake, chocolate tres leches cake, and flaming sticky toffee pudding. And it’s all served up in a beautiful, sophisticated setting with a minimal color scheme and art created by the muralist known as Owl. Mariposa is one of the buzziest spots in Queen City, named to Charlotte Magazine’s List of “25 Best New Restaurants” in 2022 and "50 Best Restaurants" in 2025, so, naturally, we’re very excited to visit here!
About the Host:
Kinsler Josaime
Executive Chef
Originally from Miami, Haitian/Bahamian Chef Kinsler Josaime honed his craft at prestigious spots like 2-Michelin-Starred Jean Georges, Michelin-Starred Nobu, La Petite Maison, The Matador Room, The Setai Miami, and Fontainebleu. He now helms the kitchen at Mariposa.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Mushroom and Fish Free and Course #3 has been marked spicy. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Carolina Oyster
cucumber & poblano mignonette, prosecco foam
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Truffle Cauliflower Tortellini
parmesan foam, roasted hazelnut, chive oil
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Octopus a la Plancha
potato 'nduja foam, marcona almond & guanciale vinaigrette, espelette, bottarga
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Teres Major
potato fondant, charred broccolini, bourbon-peppercorn sauce, pickled pearl onion
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Caramel Popcorn Crème Brûlée
popcorn ice cream, brûléed sugar, passion fruit
Mariposa
500 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nuts, Gluten, and Dairy (with the exception of Butter or Milk/Cream Based restrictions). If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
