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New eclectic place at Ballantyne
The Blue Taj formally opens for dinner Feb. 8 at Ballantyne Village (where Vesuvio once was). Sibling to Copper in Dilworth, this will offer eclectic cuisine, says owner Apar Singh Pannu, with a menu by consultant chef Mel Oza. Some examples of dishes: chimichurri-rubbed chicken with a Provencal-style bean stew; Szechuan-inspired seafood medley with Oriental vegetables; and duck and mushroom taquitos with housemade pastry. Says Oza: “Think Wolfgang Puck. Elegant…. Rather than calling it multi-cuisine, we call it eclectic, meaning we’ll have things inspired by Thailand, inspired by Provence… not fusion, but more.” Lunch weekdays will begin a week or so later; dinner will be served nightly. 14815 Ballantyne Village Way at Ballantyne Village; 704-369-5777.
Charlotte Critic has lived in Charlotte for 5 years. My backgroundis in Italian food, latin food and the restaurants of New York and Miami. I believe that value and large portion is as important as all other aspects of dining. I love a huge meatball sub as well as fine dining.