Great Eclectic Menu in a restored Dilworth Home
Talked my wife into driving into Charlotte after Church in Davidson for Sunday Brunch. One place I have been wanting to try for Brunch is 300 East which needless to say, is located at 300 East Blvd in the Dilworth Neighborhood. Dilworth was Charlotte first Suburban Neighborhood and dates back to the 1890's.
They have done a beautiful job restoring and re purposing original structures in the area restoring many to private residences and others in professional offices.
300 East is one of those structures.
A word or warning and I know better. Irregardless of when you are going, make a reservation. They will not turn you away but it reduces your wait. Did not occur to us to make a reservation before we left Davidson so when we checked in, were told it was going to be like 35 minutes.
We chose to wait and it did not take 35 minutes till we had a table but folks with reservations generally were seated with almost no wait. Another thing, they have a policy of not seating patrons till all of the party is present.
We had a nice table by the window. Our seats were probably the ministers and bishops seats in an old Church and made for a great seating.
Menu is constantly changing so it is always fresh and new and I must admit, very creative.
We started with water which is unusual for me but for some reason, I was very thirsty today. After that, my wife had a Bellini and I had a very nice rich and robust coffee.
This restaurant is known for it's Soup. Soup of the day was Lamb Noodle but my wife went with the Standard French Onion Soup
Rather than entree, she ordered a Fall Salad which was full of berries and nuts characteristic of the fall all on a bed of Arugula and other mixed greens with a Balsamic Dressing
The Frittata of the day was a lamb Frittata with Feta Cheese and other goodies. Not sure where the Citrus notes came from however.
My wife then did something she does not normally do and ordered a slice of the Carrot Cheesecake to take home.
The Brunch was a hit on all counts. French Onion Soup which is one of my wife's favorites was full and rich. Salad was loaded with seasonal favorites and my Frittata was one of the best I have ever had although I must admit, I had never had one made with Lamb.
Definitely someplace we will visit again although making reservations first.
Service was outstanding and atmosphere was nice although a bit crowded and an above average noise level.