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| - You might walk in, but there is a fair chance you will waddle out. Full disclosure; I went to Terra because a wonderful friend of mine had a gift card. However, I would go again and pay every cent of the rather high prices. We could possibly attribute this to my goldfish memory, but this is the best restaurant I have been to in Charlotte.
Let's start with the atmosphere The place is small and very unassuming from the outside, being tucked in next to a Starbucks in what just seems like a strange place for such a nice restaurant. Or the perfect place for the best kept culinary secret in Charlotte. The decor inside is simple, clean, understated and elegant. Lots of nicely finished wood and white tablecloths galore. Make sure that you keep an eye out for the gaudily framed picture of a steak, though. Altogether the atmosphere is unassuming but pleasant, with some subtle touches that I really like. Let's attribute my mixed feelings about it to my lack of culture.
Anyway, the food. Wow, the food. We ordered duck pate, the meat and cheese plate, lamb sausage with cous cous, and the richest ravioli this side of the pearly gates. It was all amazing. I could rank them from best to worst, but that would be silly. The "worst" is easily on par with anything else I have had in Charlotte (and I make full use of restaurant week). Everything-the plating, the timing, the flavors.
I almost forgot, don't forget your glass of wine. I am no connoisseur but the selection of wine and mixed drinks was fine, if a little steeply priced. Our server had a personality straight out of Office Space, but did a great job so I shouldn't be mean.
I guess my point is, eat here. You won't be disappointed. Have I ever steered you wrong? What? You don't even know me? Whatever, just trust me. Do it. Shoo! Go make a reservation!
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