The Charlotte
5-Course Nouveau Southern Tasting Event
Opened this past September, this Henderson Avenue bistro jumped right onto Paper City Magazine’s list of “5 Best New in Dallas” and CultureMap’s “10 Best New Restaurants” list. Culinary Director Wyl Lima, born in Angola, came to Texas as a child. He made a name for himself in the restaurant world, serving as Executive Chef at the Mediterranean restaurant Sister, which, under his direction, landed on New York Times’ 2022 list of “Best Restaurants in America,” and then at Le Margot in Fort Worth, which Texas Monthly named one of the state’s best new restaurants of 2024. His menu at The Charlotte offers a fresh twist on American dishes infused with global flavors and locally sourced ingredients. That means Biryani-spiced chicken wings, crab fingers with Cajun sauce, spaghetti & catfish, crispy duck with burnt-orange harissa sauce, and more. Plus, you’ll love the mint-and-peach decor, and guess what? Massive and peripatetic teddy bears are the restaurant’s mascots, so be prepared for surprises beyond the food space. “The Charlotte’s menu has something for everyone [with] dishes that are at the same time familiar and exploratory,” says the Dallas Observer. Hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Wyl Lima
Chef/Culinary Director
Born in Angola and raised both there and in Zimbabwe, Chef Wyl Lima and his family left the country as refugees in 1999. After settling in Tecas, he first got his start in fast food, working at a number of places. In addition to serving as Executive Chef at Le Margot, he worked for five years as Chef de Cuisine at Michelin-Starred Temporis in Chicago and served as Executive Chef at Sister (one of New York Times' 2022 "Best Restaurants in America").
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish Free and some courses have been marked spicy. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Tuna Sashimi
sriracha aioli, soy, radish, wonton chip, cucumber
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Asparagus
trout roe, beurre blanc, pepita
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Conchiglie
brioche, roasted pepper, truffle
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Braised Short Rib
cheddar grit, cornbread, broccolini, jus
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Surprise Chocolate Dessert
to be announced at event
The Charlotte
2822 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
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, Gluten, Mushroom, Shellfish, Nuts, Dairy (except for Milk/Cream or Cheese) and Alliums (except for Garlic, Onion, and Shallot). 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.
