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Nashville with the family

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Surviving on caffeine, adrenaline, and force of will.

@greysdinerclt
@customshopclt
@rada.clt
@leluiahall
@omakasebyprimefish
@emmylousclt
@uchibarestaurants

10/12-18/2026

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SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA

Jamón Serrano • San Marzano • Pork Candy

@matt_moore704 said he wanted to do a fun spin on Amatriciana, and I said sweet let’s use Jamón Serrano. Then he said he wanted to hand cut the noodles with a chitarra, and I said have at it big dawg. So he did. Then he said he wanted to process fresh San Marzano tomatoes for the sauce, and I said ok, I like you but you’re crazy, and so he did. Added some of our sofrito to help fortify the sauce and here we have our take on amatriciana. Garnished with pork candy breadcrumbs, and of course chives.

Simple. Delicious. Not easy.

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Friends and food.

@cookies4kids
@emmylousclt
@rada.clt
@huckleberryclt
@customshopclt

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10/5-11/2026

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Happy Tuesday! I figured it was time for an introduction.

I’m Caresse (@chef_caresse)—the Chef, Culinary Nutritionist, and founder behind Velvet Moon Studio. Some call me a chef, but I like to think of myself as the studio’s flavor fairy.

Why "The Flavor Fairy," you ask? Because I do a little bit of a lot, catering to people's needs beyond just food. With a background in Culinary Nutrition, I view food as a way to connect and engage, as well as a key source of energy and fuel.

Why disconnect the two? You can enjoy the foods you love without sacrificing taste, and meal planning doesn't have to mean eating chicken and rice every day. I’m here to help you bring joy, whimsy, and feeling back to your meals.

Here is how the studio can serve you:
✨ Meal Prep
✨ Private Dining
✨ Events & Pop-ups

I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to Velvet Moon Studio!

— Chef Caresse 💫

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Midnight cravings, candlelit kitchens, built on poetry and care. ✨

Follow @therealvelvetmoonstudio on Instagram & Threads for behind-the-scenes, seasonal menu reveals, and private dining inspiration designed to make you feel.

Proudly serving:
📍 Private dining & bespoke culinary craft | Charlotte, NC

#CharlotteNC #CulinaryNutrition #PrivateChef #VelvetMoonStudio

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Home and back again.

@charolaisbyaustinsimmons
@barbludornwoodlands
@eltorobruto
@rada.clt

9/28-10/4/2026

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Food is art.

Brought to you by Chefs @matt_moore704, @chef._.slade, @jesus_telloperez , and @chxfdeli, who bring it all together.

Best cooks in charlotte | cute spots for dinner in clt | the artist vs the art | trending ideas for restaurants

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Chef’s Harvest 2026

So many hours of work went into this event. From initial planning with the team at Stowe,endless emails and texts with chefs, procuring and delivering all of the food, chefs preparing and bringing everything. So many small details, nothing overlooked, all coming together for a few hours this last Sunday.

The community of chefs I get to be of service everyday are such wonderfully talented people. The team at Daniel Stowe Conservancy absolutely were the best hosts possible.

I’ve been enamored with Stowe since Mariah and I got married there in 2018 (swipe allll the way to the end to see a throwback of us). Now I get to add Chef’s Harvest to my list of amazing memories.

A special note of gratitude to the team at Speckled Pear for hand painting their menu sign and gifting it to me at the end of the night.

If you haven’t been to Stowe, get out there it is beautiful. If you’ve been waiting to make a reservation at one of these restaurants - pull the trigger and book it.

This is community, this is supporting local, - same team we just all have different jobs
#freshlist #danielstowebotanicalgarden #supportlocal #chefsharvest

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@customshopclt
@rada.clt
@huckleberryclt
@leluiahall
@baravinsclt
@vivienne_clt
@emmylousclt

9/18-20/2026

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Weekend recap. Favorite places with favorite people.

8/28&29/2026

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In the heart of our house, you’ll find our sous, @chxfdeli. Christian brings creativity and heartfelt comfort into every plate we serve.

The canestri verde, in his words, is “nostalgic, simplistic, delicious, and unique. It feels like home on a plate. Every bite makes you feel like you’re at abuela’s house,” he shared.

What makes a Customshop experience memorable for you?

Best chefs in charlotte nc | places to try for dinner clt | local eats uptown | fresh pasta

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Recap of last week‘s eating.

8/17-22/2026

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