gourmet lunch that will make your taste buds burst but not your
budget. At The Artisan Restaurant, a student- run restaurant at The
International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Charlotte, you
can savor lunches created and prepared by culinary students whose
sights are set on culinary perfection. Tasty entrees range from $8 to
$10, and you can choose from additional items such as soups, salads
and desserts. In addition to having lunch at The Artisan, your tips
are going towards a culinary scholarship fund. It's the best way to
help yourself, and help others.
Students attending The International Culinary School are put under
fire as they approach the end of their education by working in the
school's The Artisan Restaurant. The restaurant is all a part of a
class called A La Carte, and for many of the students, it's the first
time they have sautéed and grilled for paying customers – but you
would never know it from sitting in the newly redesigned dining room.
The Artisan Restaurant is located within The Art Institute of
Charlotte near the Yorkmont Farmers Market at Three LakePointe Plaza,
2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28217 and offers lunch service
Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
The restaurant operates under the guidance of Chefs Jess Cochran and
Maria Marquez and is known for its commitment to quality products,
sourcing many of its ingredients from local farmers. "People ask what
it's like to operate a restaurant exclusively with culinary students-
it does have its challenges, but the students always rise to the
occasion," said Chef Cochran. "The Artisan Restaurant is Charlotte's
best kept secret. We offer an outstanding value, and I think we are
serving food that's on par with other trendy spots in town."
For the winter term, the students are featuring a Southwestern cuisine
menu which can include a three-course lunch for $13.95. Some examples
of menu items include Southwestern Caesar salad, Crispy Poblano
Chicken, Black Pepper Crusted Venison, and sweet Apple Empanadas.
Large lunch parties and corporate lunch parties are encouraged to make
reservations by calling 704.357.5900. As the menu changes on a
quarterly basis, customers are encouraged to call for a menu.
The Art Institute of Charlotte offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Culinary Arts Management, an Associate of Applied Science degree in
Culinary Arts, a Baking and Pastry certificate and an Art of Cooking
certificate.
The Art Institute of Charlotte is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu
), a system of more than 45 educational institutions located
throughout North America. The Art Institutes schools provide an
important source for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts
professionals. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes
system are campuses of South University. See aiprograms.info for
program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal
salary data, alumni success, and other important info.
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North
America's largest system of culinary programs, offered at over 35 Art
Institutes schools. The Art Institutes schools provide an important
source for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts
professionals. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes
system are campuses of South University. See aiprograms.info for
program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal
salary data, alumni success, and other important info.
