Evoke New-Age Steakhouse Adds Modern Flare to Timeless Flavors

    CHARLOTTE, NC, February 06, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Evoke restaurant, new to Uptown Charlotte, introduces a contemporary twist on worldwide favorites, focusing on prime and dry-aged steaks, house-made pastas and innovative, raw seafood crudos, utilizing the highest quality products sourced locally, regionally and abroad. Led by a dynamic culinary duo -- Executive Chef Oscar La Fuente and Chef de Cuisine Robert Reinken -- the menu features items such as a New York Strip that has been dry-aged in Himalayan Salt, six unique crudos delivered fresh daily and a signature house-made gnocchi with jumbo lump crab and botargo.

Evoke exudes an exquisite setting of a warm, yet chic, new-age steakhouse perfect for Charlotteans seeking to experience the vibrant city life of Uptown for date night out, the nearby resident looking for a unique culinary experience or one of Le Meridien's guests looking for a delectable meal right outside their guest room door.

"We've taken the concept of a traditional steakhouse and flipped it on its head," says Oscar La Fuente, Executive Chef. "Guests' taste buds will experience an unexpected twist on age-old favorites in robust yet shareable plates. We also offer a wide selection of crudos, such as Diver Scallops with orange, shaved fennel, tomato pine nuts and Kalamata olives, as well as Escolar with ruby grapefruit, celery leaves, garlic chips and sel de maldon."

With space to accommodate 90 guests, a private dining room that seats up to 24 people, and unobtrusive screens that lightly section the space into quaint areas, Evoke offers flexibility for hosting parties and events - up to 50 guests.

Evoke is situated in the new Le Meridien Charlotte hotel at the corner of McDowell and Stonewall streets in Uptown Charlotte. With the mid-century modern design influences, curious art on each wall, and Nouvelle Vague music playing in the background, the Longitude 80 bar in Evoke creates an environment you might find in New York or Paris. Longitude 80 offers an assortment of craft beverages, featuring small batch, single barrel, unique whiskeys, sparkling libations and an all-day bar menu.

Evoke is open seven days a week, and serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and dinner from 5-10 p.m. For more information on Evoke and Longitude 80, please visit http://www.evokerestaurant.com.

About Evoke
With creative cuisine and a unique, modern atmosphere highlighted by floor to ceiling windows, Evoke focuses on prime and dry-aged steaks, house-made pastas and innovative, raw seafood crudos, all pairing nicely with a selection from the extensive wine, craft whiskey and craft beer lists. Evoke is located at 555 S. McDowell St., Charlotte N.C.

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