The Charles
5-Course Inventive "Italian-Ish" Tasting Event
A fixture on the Dallas restaurant scene since 2018, this Design District eatery has maintained its standards, winning places on such current Lists as Southern Living’s “32 Best Dallas Restaurants” and Eater’s “15 Essential DFW Italian Restaurants.” Chef J. Chastain, a veteran of Stephan Pyles and the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, was the opening executive chef of The Charles, putting into play the culinary insights he gained during visits to Florence. Within The Charles’ sleek and stylish environs, he is offering up dishes like fig & burrata salad with pistachios and prosciutto, Spanish mackeral crudo, wood-fired oysters and charred octopus, superb pasta dishes like blue crab bucatini and lemon ricotta gnudi with honey, crispy sage, and hazelnuts, and mains like chicken diavolo and grilled pork secreto. “The kitchen shows reverence for the cuisine,” says Texas Monthly, “adding creative flourishes, like Texan and Latin accents, to regional Italian dishes,” while Dallas Observer calls The Charles “something special.” We can hardly wait!
About the Host:
J Chastain
Executive Chef
Born and raised in Dallas, Corporate Executive Chef J Chastain graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management, in addition to attending culinary school at Denver's Johnson and Wales. He then returned to Dallas, honing his craft at Mansion on Turtle Creek (under Dean Fearing and Michelin-Starred Chef Bruno Davaillon) and 2nd Floor, a restaurant concept of Scott Gottlich.
The Lineup
Courses #1-#4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Mackerel Crudo
dragon fruit, jalapeño lime vinaigrette, jicama
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Crispy Lamb Ciccioli
stone fruit agrodolce, wild arugula
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Veal Ragù Cappelloni
parmesan cream, dried olive
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Bistecca a la Fiorentina
wood grilled porterhouse, cacio e pepe gnocchi, grilled asparagus, caesar espuma
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Dark Chocolate Tiramisù
salted whipped cream, orange
The Charles
1632 Market Center Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- 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?
- Cancellation requests made within 10 business days of an event are not refundable or transferrable to future events. Cancellation requests made prior to 10 business days will receive a full refund.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, they offer complimentary valet parking.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
