Charles Events

A Casino Royale New Year's Eve
Dec
31
to Jan 1

A Casino Royale New Year's Eve

Embrace the allure of mystery, the thrill of the game, and welcome 2025 in true Bond style.

Savor our elevated dining experience crafted to perfection, with a prix fixe menu that would befit a secret agent's soirée. Themed attire is suggested but not mandatory. 

4pm Seating

4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
$150 Per Person
Specialty Cocktails + Additional Courses Available
Cocktail Hour + Hors d’Oeuvres

Join us for cocktail hour from 4 to 5 PM, followed by dinner at 5 PM. Guests are invited to keep the celebration going in the casino after dinner!

7pm Seating

4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
$200 Per Person
Specialty Cocktails + Additional Courses Available
Cocktail Hour + Hors d’Oeuvres
A Champagne Toast
Music + Dancing

Enjoy cocktail hour from 7 to 8 PM, followed by a dinner at 8 PM, and stick around for the post-dinner casino party featuring table games, dancing, music, 2025 photo booth, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Menu

Amuse

Minted Prickly pear Gazpacho with brunoise autumn moon pears and yuzu caviar

First Course

Shaved Brussels and Yuzu Salad
shaved brussels, shaved parsnips, honey roasted butternut, yuzu honey thyme dressing, shaved manchego cheese

Second Course

“Oysters & Pearls”
chilled noank oysters, green apple caviar, key lime caviar, wasabi micros

Charcuterie & Cheese
soppressata, prosciutto, artisanal cheeses, olives, long hot peppers, pickled vegetables, pate

Korean Style Tuna Tartare
asian pear, sesame “kalbi” marinade, pine nuts, quail egg yolk, house furikake

Shrimp Cocktail
bouillon poached shrimp, spicy horseradish cocktail, lemon

Pork Belly Normande
crispy pork belly confit, burnt miso glaze, butter poached bok choy, marinated cucumber salad

Potato Leek Bisque
potato-leek velouté, scallion oil, crème fraiche, sturgeon caviar, chives

Ratatouille Tart Tatin
tomato, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, charred tomato beurre monte

Winter Burrata
blood orange, burrata, arugula pesto, a honey balsamic dressing, arugula, marcona almonds

Additional Courses Available

Lobster Bisque +12
sherry, tarragon, picked maine lobster, lemon-vanilla crème fraiche

Foie Gras +19
burnt miso caramel, date and mascarpone mille-feuille 

Japanese A5 Wagyu ”Negimaki” +39
3oz sliced striploin, house soy glaze, marinated scallion, cured egg yolk 

Tomahawk Ribeye for 2++ +59
robuchon potatoes, roasted asparagus with hollandaise, bordelaise sauce, horseradish cream sauce

Halibut and Petit Pois a la Francaise +29
butter poached halibut, english peas, guanciale, pearl onions, baby bok choy, fumet au beurre, osetra caviar

Filet Rossini ++ +29
grilled filet, creamed spinach, potatoes pave, foie gras, bordelaise sauce, shaved perigord truffles

Third Course

Australian Rack of Lamb
minted english peas, robuchon potatoes, glazed cipollini in natural jus, pea tendrils

Filet Mignon Grille
potatoes pave, grilled asparagus, moody blue cheese fonduta

Baked Lobster “Thermidor”
potato gnocchi, picked maine lobster, shellfish nage, brandy, gruyere-panko gratin

Branzino en Papillote
branzino, lemon, fennel, cured cherry tomato, english peas, confit fingerling, fumet au beurre

Organic Chicken “Forestiere”
duck fat fingerlings, morel mushrooms, truffle cognac cream, preserved lemon, english peas

King Trumpet “Scallops”
king trumpet, huitlacoche, saffron rice, guajillo sauce, cilantro oil, house chili crisp

Shortribs Burgundy
burgundy braised shortribs, gruyere pommes puree, heirloom carrots, crispy fried shallots 

Dessert

Opera Cake
layers of sponge cake, mocha filling, buttercream, ganache

Passionfruit Mousse
layers of vanilla cake, roasted pecan filling, coated in glaze

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Dec
15

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich
Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich
Ham & Brie Sandwich
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Nov
24

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich
Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich
Ham & Brie Sandwich
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Honey Dinner
Nov
18

Honey Dinner

Experience the buzz of local flavor with Crossbow Apiaries' honey in every bite!

Chef Chanthoeun Thanh has created a menu to celebrate the unique flavors of Crossbow’s seasonal honey harvests. Each course will be expertly paired with a selection of wine, mead, or a crafted cocktail. Our special guest, Kevin Murrihy, owner of Crossbow Apiaries, will be sharing the story behind each harvest and the art of beekeeping.

Doors open at 5:00pm with dinner starting promptly at 5:30pm

Menu

1st  Course: Scallop Agua Chile, Beet Agua Chile, Diver Scallop, Bee Foraged Flowers, Egyptian Basboussa Crisps Spring Honey Drizzle

The Beets and The Bees: Juiced Carrot, Beets, Lemon, Ginger and Honey with Los Vecinos Mezcal

2nd Course: Honey Glazed Duck Crowns with Pommes Souffle, Truffled Pea Purée, Glazed Cippolini 

Honey Maker Dry Hopped Mead 

3rd  Course: Short Rib Osso Bucco, Sage Honey Polenta Cake, Fennel Salad, Fennel Pollen Gremolata 

Honey and Spice: Mad River Revolution Rye, St. George Spiced Pear & Ginger, Ginger Honey Simple, Lemon

Dessert: Mascarpone Cremeux, Lavender Shortbread, Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Raw Honeycomb, Blood Orange Cranberry Oat Crumble

Honey Maker Lavender Mead  

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Halloween Costume Party 
Oct
28

Halloween Costume Party 

Be sure to look your spookiest, as prizes will be awarded for the best solo + duo costumes. From pumpkin painting, tarot card readings, and a Casa Lumbre tasting station, we've got everything you need for a fun Halloween celebration.

Find out who will shake, stir, and scare their way to victory during our Iron Bartender Competition. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the competition starts at 6:30 pm.

Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail, light appetizers, and mini desserts.

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Oct
27

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwich
Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich
Ham & Brie Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Sep
29

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Tent Week at The Charles
Sep
10
to Sep 15

Tent Week at The Charles

Experience one of our events on the lawn under the tent!

9/10 - Long Meadow Ranch Wine Dinner
Experience 6 curated courses thoughtfully paired with selections by Long Meadow Ranch. 

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9/11Local Pour & Explore 
Sip on liquors, craft beers, and fine wines at our exclusive tasting event.

View Tastings + Reserve a Seat

9/12 - Whistle Pig Bourbon & Cigar Dinner
Join us for a night of culinary delights through aged whiskeys, exquisite food pairings and end the night with a fine cigar!

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9/15 - Pawfest

Support Protectors of Animals at this year's Annual Pawfest. Join us on the lawn from 12–4pm for cocktails & beer, local vendors, lawn games, a silent auction and a pun-filled menu. No tickets are needed for entry!


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Sunday Vinyl Sessions
Aug
25

Sunday Vinyl Sessions

Sundays are for vinyl and vibes!

Join us at The Charles from noon to 3pm for brunch, cocktails, and an all-vinyl DJ set. Patio seating is first come, first served.

Music presented by: Two Trick Pony

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Aug
25

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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PorchFest at The Charles
Aug
24

PorchFest at The Charles

Experience our elevated barbecue, outdoor bar, live music on the lawn, and much more during Old Wethersfield's PorchFest! Be sure to bring your own chairs and blankets. Outdoor seating is provided for our diners on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard reservations for indoor dining are closed until 5 pm. The bar will be open all day. Parking will be competitive.

Live Music:

The PPTs: 1pm
Yellow9: 4pm

BBQ Style Menu:

Saffron-margarita Shrimp
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Smoked Pulled Pork
Mac n’ Cheese
Citrus & Mint Fruit Salad
Chickpea Salad
Tarragon Potato Salad
Orzo Pasta Salad

Tickets will be sold at the door!
$19 adult
$10 kids (12 and under)

Drink Menu:

Zero Gravity Green State Lager
Counterweight Headway IPA
Brooklyn Summer Lager
Margarita
Hydration Sensation
Santagria 

$10 each
Bottled water available for $1

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Sunday Vinyl Sessions
Aug
18

Sunday Vinyl Sessions

Sundays are for vinyl and vibes!

Join us at The Charles from noon to 3pm for brunch, cocktails, and an all-vinyl DJ set. Patio seating is first come, first served.

Music presented by: Lord Lewis The Velvet Knight

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Sunday Vinyl Sessions
Aug
11

Sunday Vinyl Sessions

Sundays are for vinyl and vibes!

Join us at The Charles from noon to 3pm for brunch, cocktails, and an all-vinyl DJ set. Patio seating is first come, first served.

Music presented by: Lovejoy

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Jul
28

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam    

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Jun
23

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

*SOLD OUT*

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam    

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Father's Day
Jun
16

Father's Day

Treat Dad to his favorite award-winning dishes and cocktails this Father's Day! We're excited to share our limited specials with you each of you. Be sure to reserve a seat as reservations tend to fill up quickly!

Father’s Day Specials: 

Birria Flatbread – grilled flatbread, braised Mexican style spiced beef, dried chiles, oaxacan cheese, onion-cilantro salad, braising consommé dipping sauce

Margherita Shrimp Appetizer – pan-seared gulf shrimp, garlic, tequila flambe, lemon & lime juice, orange marmalade, adobada rice

Elite Chef CT Winning Lobster Roll – chive butter glazed maine lobster, BAKE Market roll, hollandaise, diced tomato, scallion, classic slaw, pomme frites

Swordfish with “No Lemon, Dammit!” –  Padre Kaldy’s fish preparation, grilled swordfish, white bean ragout, orange supremes, shaved fennel, garden vegetable tapenade

Sicilian Style Country Ribs – marinated & slow roasted St. Louis ribs, herb parmigiano grits, blistered tomato conserva, long hot peppers, garden pickled vegetables

Worldly Beef Brisket – cherrywood smoked texas brisket, carolina gold baked beans, alabama slamma’ collard greens, local honey cornbread with “crack” butter, korean BBQ sauce

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
May
26

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam    

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Mother's Day
May
12

Mother's Day

Celebrate Mother's Day with your favorite cocktails and dishes!

$65 | 3 Course Dinner

$30 | Kids Under 14

$10 | Little Kids Menu

Menu

Appetizers (Choose One)

Smoked Salmon Benedict - smoked nova salmon, poached egg, homemade english muffin, classic hollandaise

Seafood Assiette - local oysters & shrimp cocktail, radish-apple mignonette, cocktail sauce

Antipasti plate - cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pickled long hots, olives, giardiniera vegetables

Hob Nob Cobb (GF) - chopped romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, bleu cheese, bacon, scallion, deviled eggs, pinot vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - chopped romaine, our caesar dressing, parmigiano reggiano, black pepper croutons, anchovies

Tuna Tartare - yellowfin tuna, mango ponzu, avocado mousse, yuzu aioli, taro chips, sesame nori

Kanzuri Chicken - marinated popcorn chicken, fried pickles, yuzu-chile sauce, micro mizuna 

Spring lobster bisque - sherried lobster velouté, crème fraiche, fines herbs, baguette crisps

Avocado Toast - avocado mousse, cherry tomato, pickled onion, radish, sherry vinaigrette, house sourdough

Homemade Chourico - smoked portuguese sausage, potato, peppers, onions, port wine

Entrées (Choose One)

Airline Chicken Breast - white balsamic carrot puree, romanesco cauliflower, caramelized fennel, madeira chicken jus 

Roasted Porchetta - rolled saddle of pork, house fennel sausage, drippin’ roasted potatoes, romano beans

Norwegian Salmon - carolina hoppin' john, black-eyed peas, golden rice, arugula, low country sofrito, tomato, southern chow chow

Shrimp Fra Diavlo - tagliatelle fresca, a-la-minute tomato sauce, chablis, cherry tomatoes, pickled long hots, herb butter

Lamb sirloin - garlic-herb marinade, mushroom duxelles, potato mousseline, roasted asparagus, truffled savory caramel sauce

Swordfish Putanesca - basil oil poached, white bean ragout, wilted spinach, puttanesca caponata, roasted garlic

8 oz Filet Mignon - twice fried salt and vinegar sunchokes, charred broccolini, bourguignon compound butter

Mushroom and Truffle Pasta - local seacoast farm mushrooms, black truffle, wilted greens, 63˚ farm egg, parmigiano

Desserts (Choose One)

Mother Martha Washington Cake - dark chocolate caramel mousse, bete noir cake, chocolate ganache, ice cream

“Croissant Brûlée” - tahitian vanilla custard filled croissant, turbinado sugar brûlée, lingonberry chutney 

White Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake - strawberry-rhubarb compote, crispy almond tuile

Lemon Meringue Tiramisu - limoncello ladyfingers, mascarpone zabaglione, meyer lemon gelee, toasted meringue

Mixed Berry Shortcake - sweet biscuits, macerated berries, chantilly cream, grand marnier, natural jus

Affogato - salem valley farms vanilla ice cream, double espresso, almond biscotti, chocolate espresso beans

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Spring Wine Dinner
Apr
23

Spring Wine Dinner

***SOLD OUT***

Our talented Chef Tom Kaldy has crafted a delectable menu, featuring the freshest ingredients of spring. Embark on a journey of taste with meticulously selected wines from Spiritus Fine Wines & Spirits.

Menu:

1st Course

Spring Vegetable Terrine: salt-roasted beets, asparagus, mascarpone, fennel vegetable aspic, pickle mélange, peppadew peppers, house baguette

2023 Stoller Family Pinot Noir Rose

2nd Course

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo: tuna carpaccio, sugar snap peas, mint, stracciatella, watermelon radish, passionfruit ponzu

2023 Quinta do Soalheiro Alvarinho

3rd Course

Duck Egg Carbonara: fresh tagliatelle, pancetta, english peas & tendrils, parmigiano-black pepper emulsion

2022 Villa Sparina Gavi & 2021 Le Ragose Valpolicella Classico

4th Course

Spring Lamb Tournedo: fiddlehead ferns, smoked morel mushrooms, charred calcot, grafton village cheddar grits, black garlic lamb glace

2020 Qupe Syrah

Dessert

Rhubarb Croissant “Brulée”: BAKE Market croissant, rhubarb compote, orange blossom pastry creme, caramelized sugar crust

Dr. Loosen Riesling Pine-Strawberry Spritz

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Apr
21

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles where a favorite tradition meets modern taste. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam     

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert: 

Assorted mini delicacies by Executive Pastry Chef Kandy

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Spanish Wine Dinner
Mar
19

Spanish Wine Dinner

Explore the Spanish countryside through its cuisine & wine with Chef Tom Kaldy's 6-course Spanish Wine Dinner featuring expertly paired wines by Doug Rankin from Missing Link Wine Company.

Menu

1st Course
Tres Pintxo - trio of basquaise style bar bites; seared yellowfin tuna, chicken mousseline, eggplant marmalato
2023 Ameztoi Rubentis, Txakolina d’Getariako

2nd Course
Branzini Fillet - warm vegetables escabeche, sunchoke tortilla, romesco
2020 Casal de Arman, Eira dos Mouros, Treixadura

3rd Course
Escalavida con Papas - grilled vegetables & fingerling potatoes, aioli tradicional, paprika oil
2022 Mas que Vinos, Los Conejos Malditos, Tempranillo Carbonico

4th Course
Cataplana de Camarones - gulf coast shrimp, house smoked chourico, roasted peppers, spring onion, charred sourdough
2019 Ailala Souson, Tinto

5th Course
Caldereta de Cordero - braised lamb “cauldron”, roots, hearty herbs
2011 Lopez de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva / 2016 Perez Pascuas, Viña Pedrosa Reserva

Dessert
Crema Catalana - sour cherry studded polvorón
2023 Ameztoi Rubentis, Txakolina d’Getariako

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Mar
17

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

SOLD OUT

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles with a St. Patrick's Day twist. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam     

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert: 

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Cat

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media.
Follow us and be first to know!

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*SOLD OUT* Italian Wine Dinner
Feb
27

*SOLD OUT* Italian Wine Dinner

Immerse yourself in the incredible flavors of Italy as Chef Tom Kaldy takes you on a 5-course journey, expertly paired with a selection of fine Italian wines.

Menu

1st Course
Crespelle all Fiorentina - spinach, herb and ricotta pancake, marinated artichoke, crispy speck
Regaleali Bianco

2nd Course
Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza - shrimp, mussels & clams, “crazy water” brodo, herb roasted tomatoes, grilled homemade ciabatta
Rubio Toscana

3rd Course
“Orzotto” con Salsiccia - creamy orzo pasta, sangiovese, spiced fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, calabrian chile, grana padano
Ceretto Barolo

4th Course
Ossibuchi allá Toscana - tuscan style osso bucco, red wine braise, root vegetable agrodolce, stewed white beans
Cotarella, Sodale, Merlot

Dessert
Pannetone “Panzanella” - warm roasted stone fruits, zabaglione, lemon, salted almonds
Ceretto Moscato d’Asti

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Feb
25

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles, where a favorite tradition meets modern taste. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons tea, and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam      

$49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert: 

Assorted mini delicacies by Pastry Chef Cat

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media.
Follow us and be first to know!

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A Casino Royale New Year's Eve
Dec
31
to Jan 1

A Casino Royale New Year's Eve

Embrace the allure of mystery, the thrill of the game, and welcome 2024 in true Bond style. Savor our elevated dining experience crafted to perfection, with a prix fixe menu that would befit a secret agent's soirée. Themed attire is suggested but not mandatory. 

5–7pm Seating

4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Specialty Cocktails + Additional Courses Available
$125/per person

7pm–1am Seating

4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Specialty Cocktails + Additional Courses Available
1 Hour Cocktail Party with Hors D’oeuvres (cash bar)
A Champagne Toast
Music + Dancing
$150/per person

Menu

First Course

Salad
organic arcadian greens, shaved brussels, quinoa, dried blueberries, avocado, champagne vinaigrette

Second Course

“Oysters & Pearls”
chilled noank oysters, spiced orange coulis, passionfruit caviar, ginger, chives

Charcuterie & Cheese
soppressata, prosciutto, artisanal cheeses, olives, long hot peppers, pickled vegetables

Tuna Tartare
mango ponzu dressing, citrus aioli, avocado emulsion, pickled onion, rice crackers, toasted nori

Shrimp Cocktail
bouillon poached shrimp, american, english and peruvian cocktail sauces, lemon

Pork Belly Normande
crispy pork belly confit, candied apple, quince, shaved fennel

Potato Leek Bisque
potato-leek velouté, scallion oil, crème fraiche, sturgeon caviar, chives

Vegetable Tart Tatin
preserved tomatoes, caramelized onion, roasted squash, hannah sweet potato, balsamic, endive

Winter Burrata
blood orange, roasted beets, pistachio crumb, calamansi coulis, lemongrass

Additional Courses Available

Lobster Bisque
sherry, tarragon, picked maine lobster, lemon-vanilla crème fraiche +12

Foie Gras A l’Orange
BAKE Market pannetone, orange espuma, marcona almond, poached cranberry +19

Japanese A5 Wagyu ”Negimaki”
3oz sliced striploin, house soy glaze, charred scallion, cured egg yolk +39

Third Course

Australian Lamb “Crown”
sweet potato & goat cheese brulee, mint, smashed english peas, roasted ciopolini natural jus

Filet Mignon Grille
potato dauphinoise, charred baby cauliflower, parsnip puree, sweet & sour shallot sauce

Baked Lobster “Thermidor”
potato gnocchi, picked maine lobster, shellfish nage, brandy, gruyere-panko gratin

Short Rib “Wellington”
burgundy braised beef, heirloom carrots, potatoes aligoté, local mushroom profiterole

“Halibut en Feuille”
banana leaf wrapper, coconut-scented rice, root vegetable escabeche, citrus brown butter

“Paella”
saffron rice gateau, marinated chicken, manilla clams, shrimp, mussels, local chorizo & tomato jus

Organic Chicken “Forestiere”
duck fat poached sunchokes, morel mushrooms, cognac cream, preserved lemon, roasted asparagus

Roasted Acorn Squash
risotto, toasted chestnuts, local mushrooms, black perigord truffle, wilted spinach, sage

Dessert

Trio of Seasonal Delicacies

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles 12/16 + 12/17
Dec
16
to Dec 17

Afternoon Tea at The Charles 12/16 + 12/17

Join us for a favorite British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Sip our specially selected Harney and Sons tea, snack on mini tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats in our picturesque Botanical Room.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney and Sons

1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone w/ Butter, Clotted Cream, & Jam      

$49 | Chef Selection of Four Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert: 

Assorted delicacies by Pastry Chef Cat

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media.
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Holidays at BAKE Market
Dec
11
to Dec 21

Holidays at BAKE Market

Accepting orders until 12/21
Pick up at BAKE Market in Rocky Hill 12/24

Menu:

Brunch Box (Cinnamon Buns and Choice of Frittata)
Lorraine
smoked bacon, cheddar cheese
or
Florentine
spinach, gruyere, parmigiano, roasted shallots
$45 box
Frittata only or additional frittata
$20
Cinnamon Buns only or additional pan
$25
Feeds 4-6 people

Charcuterie & Cheese Box
meats and cheeses, homemade baguettes, vegetable accompaniments
$49
Feeds 6-8 people

Rip N Dip Trio Box
spinach & artichoke dip, Maine crab “rangoon” dip, chili con carne dip, house breads
$49
Feeds 6-10 people

Yule Log
gingerbread cake with fish family farm eggnog cream
$49
Feeds 6-8 people

Baked Bolognese Box
baked bolognese pasta, caesar salad, house baguette or ciabatta, 6 pack of seasonal cookies
$49
Feeds 5-8 people

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Truffle Dinner
Dec
5

Truffle Dinner

Chef Tom Kaldy presents a decadent menu, with truffles in every bite. Our 5-course Truffle Dinner will include expertly paired wine with each course. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner will begin at 6:00pm.

Menu:

1st Course
Cauliflower Sformato - Toasted pinenuts, shaved white truffle
Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco Kerner, 2022

2nd Course
Sea Scallop Piedmontese - Potato gnochetti, black garlic, shellfish nage, porcini butter, shaved white truffle
Gilles Morat, Saint Veran Roche Mar, 2022

3rd Course
Pekin Duck “Parmentier” - Duck confit, duchess sunchoke, vegetable matignon, black winter truffle
Oddero, Barbera d’Alba Superiore, 2020

4th Course
Filet Mignon Rossini - Foie gras, black & white truffle, hannah sweet potato, cipolini onion, truffled madeira jus
Givanni Rosso, Langhe Nebbiolo, 2021

5th Course
Pain Perdu - Savory black truffle caramel, shaved white truffle, truffle sea salt
Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe, 2019

Tickets are $249pp ++

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Nov
26

Afternoon Tea at The Charles

Join us for a favorite British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Sip our specially selected Harney and Sons tea, snack on mini tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats in our picturesque Botanical Room.

Menu: 

Assortment of Teas by Harney and Sons

1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone w/ Butter, Clotted Cream, & Jam   

$39 | Chef Selection of Three Sandwiches

Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

+ $10 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Ham & Brie

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber

+ $49 | Add to your Experience (Optional)

Russian Caviar Service

Dessert: 

Assorted delicacies by Pastry Chef Cat

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.


We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media.
Follow us and be first to know!

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Halloween Party + Iron Bartender Competition 
Oct
30

Halloween Party + Iron Bartender Competition 

The Halloween Party + Iron Bartender Competition is back!

Find out who will shake, stir, and scare their way to victory. Be sure to look your spookiest, as prizes will be awarded for best costume and best pumpkin carving! Doors open at 5:30pm and the competition starts at 6:30pm. Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration.

Each ticket allows entry for one to attend the competition as a spectator, one appetizer from the specialty menu, and one specialty cocktail.

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