Charles Events


Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Jul
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.

11:30am and 2pm seatings available.

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

Add to your Experience (Optional)

+ $49 | Russian Caviar Service
+ $38 Bottle of Cava, Spain
+ $160 Bottle of Veuve Clicquot, France

Dessert

Assorted mini delicacies by Executive Pastry Chef Nyeemah Hightower

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Origami Sake Dinner
Jul
22

Origami Sake Dinner

Experience a carefully crafted 6-course prix fixe dinner by Chef Chanthoeun,

We’re proud to present a Sake Wine Dinner featuring the exceptional craft of Origami Sake, an American sake brewery based in Hot Springs, Arkansas—paired with a seasonal tasting menu by Chef Chanthoeun.

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains and located just miles from its rice growers in the heart of U.S. rice country, Origami Sake uses 100% Arkansas-grown rice and world-renowned mineral water to produce premium sake with a deep commitment to sustainability—from farm to bottle.

Enjoy a guided journey through their portfolio, with each course thoughtfully paired to highlight the unique flavors and stories behind every bottle.

Chef Chanthoeun’s multi-course menu blends Japanese techniques with bold, seasonal ingredients—delivering elegance, umami, and innovation in every bite.

Menu

First Course 

Anmitsu “Kani” Salad - seasonal fruits and umeboshi 

Thousand Cranes, Origami 

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Second Course 

Clam & Mussel Chawanmushi - clam and mussel dashi, uni roe 

White Lotus, Origami 

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Third Course 

Catfish Tempura - catfish, hannah sweet potato, shiso 

White Lotus, Origami 

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Fourth Course 

Sumo Wild Boar Katsu - furikake crispy rice cake, house umeboshi 

tonkatsu sauce 

Daiginjo, Origami 

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Dessert Course 

Purple Ube - in many forms 

Daiginjo, Origami

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Jun
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.

11:30am and 2pm seatings available.

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 Executive Pastry Chef Nyeemah Hightower

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Cheers to Five Years!
Jun
17

Cheers to Five Years!

We're turning 5 and we couldn't have done it without you!

Join us this Tuesday, 6/17 from 4–7pm on the lawn as we celebrate five incredible years — made possible by the amazing community that’s supported us every step of the way!

We’re marking the occasion with a free tasting event featuring:

  • Opici Wine Co.

  • Old Forester 1910 & 1920

  • Jack Daniels Single Barrel

  • Woodford Double Oak

  • Angel’s Envy Bourbon

  • Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco

  • Natural wines by Vino Crudo

  • Saratoga Water

  • Our Charlotte’s Webb mocktail

  • Plus a few surprise pours.

All are welcome, no tickets needed!

There will be small savory bites, a sweet birthday treat, and a whole lot of love.

Planning to stick around? We highly recommend grabbing a dinner reservation to be sure we have a table waiting for you!

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Father's Day Boxes
Jun
6
to Jun 15

Father's Day Boxes

Big Flavors for the Big Guy

Treat Dad to the best slow-smoked meats, comfort-packed sides, and delicious chocolate cigars. Whether you go all-in with the full box or pick your favorites a la carte, this is how you win Father's Day.

Order by June 11th
Pick up at The Charles between 12–3pm on June 15th

Father’s Day Box ($150) feeds 6–8 people

  • Pulled Chicken (1 lb)

  • Pulled Pork (1 lb)

  • Brisket (1 lb)

  • Kielbasa (1 lb)

  • Choice of 2 Sides

  • 1 Box of Chocolate Cigars:

    • Flavors; Smoked Salted Caramel, Cookies and Cream, Espresso Ganache, S’Mores, Orange Brandy

Or Pick Your Favs

Entrées

  • Pulled Chicken (1 lb)

  • Pulled Pork (1 lb)

  • Brisket (1 lb)

  • Kielbasa (1 lb)

Sides

  • Grilled Asparagus

  • Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

  • Potato Salad

  • Cornbread and Honey Butter

  • Mac N Cheese

  • Collard Greens

  • Smoked Beans

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Mother's Day
May
11

Mother's Day

Make this Mother's Day one to remember in our charming dining room with award-winning cocktails and dishes!

$65 | 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner

$30 | Kids Under 14

$10 | Little Kids Menu (Kids under 12)

Menu

Appetizers (Choose One)

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

Chicken liver Mousse - Pickled Grapes, manchego cheese, toasted hazelnuts, balsamic saba, served with baguette

Spring Burrata salad  - rhubarb jam, strawberries, arugula, balsamic saba, toasted pistachio, evoo, 

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

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

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

Elotes corn soup - Grilled sweet corn bisque, cotija cheese, lime zest, cilantro, guajillo oil

Avocado Toast - avocado mousse, Pico De Gallo, pickled onion, frise, mojo perejil, fried shallots

Polpettes Merguez- Pine nut romesco, frise, chermoula, marinated figs

Entrées (Choose One)

Airline Chicken Breast - English pea puree, Heirloom Carrots, Morels, madeira chicken jus 

Roasted Porchetta - rolled saddle of pork, house fennel sausage, drippin’ roasted potatoes, Roasted Sweet peppers

Norwegian Salmon - White Miso Glazed salmon, potatoes pave, butter poached asparagus, lemon beurre blanc, sorrel 

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

Herb Crusted Lamb Rack - Minted peas, fennel salad, roasted fingerlings, Lamb Jus

Chermoula Swordfish - North atlantic swordfish, Chermoula, cardoon gratin, saffron torta, lemon beurre blanc, dulse

Grilled NY Strip - Roasted Fingerlings, butter poached asparagus, red wine au jus

Cavatelli Primavera - spring onion, tomato, peas, herb pesto pea tendrils, pistachio, straciatella

Desserts (Choose One)

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

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

Mango Rose Financier - Mango rose coulis, mango chutney, salem valley farms chantilly cream

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Apr
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

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 Executive Pastry Chef Nyeemah Hightower

Champagne and craft cocktails are available for purchase as well.

We'll announce our next Afternoon Tea on social media. 
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Peter Zemmer Wine Dinner
Apr
22

Peter Zemmer Wine Dinner

Experience a carefully crafted 6-course prix fixe dinner by Chef Chanthoeun,

Perfectly paired with wines from renowned Northern Italian winemaker Peter Zemmer.

$90 per guest

Menu

First Course

Tagliatelle Pesca 

Uni tagliatelle with calamari and bottarga 

2023 Pinot Bianco, Peter Zemmer, Italy

Second Course

Stuffed Quail 

Pistachio and sunflower risotto stuffed quail, pint & lingonberry gastrique and braised leeks with carrot butter 

2022 Pinot Noir, Peter Zemmer, Italy

Third Course

Black Sea Bass 

Black sea bass filet, artichoke barigoule, potatoes pave and citrus-dressed cress salad 

2021 Vernatsch Schiava, Peter Zemmer, Italy

Fourth Course

Scheinshaxe a la Charles 

Crispy pork, egg & potato gnocco, braised cabbage and lagrien demi-glace 

2019 Raut Lagrien, Peter Zemmer, Italy

Dessert 

Assortment of petit fours

2021 Gricio Giatl, Pinot Grigio Riserva, Peter Zemmer, Italy

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Mar
30

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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Feb
23

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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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Galentine's Dinner
Feb
19

Galentine's Dinner

"On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink" -Gretchen Weiner

Join us for the ultimate gals night out on Wednesday, February 19th, from 5 PM – 8 PM. Enjoy a handcrafted welcome cocktail spritzer, followed by a 3-course prix fixe dinner service. Get creative at our DIY flower bar, where you can craft your own beautiful bouquet in a vase. Last but not least it wouldn't be a Galentine's Dinner without Mean Girls playing!

Prix Fixe Menu: $75 per person

Menu

First Course

Homemade Ricotta - roasted garlic, chile flake, pickled grapes, scallion, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil, wethersfield honey, grilled baguette

Shaved Brussels Salad  - shaved brussels, port poached pears, toasted hazelnuts, roasted butternut squash, yuzu port vinaigrette, manchego cheese

Shrimp Cocktail - poached jumbo shrimp, horseradish cocktail sauce

Mini Charcuterie Board 

Beets n' Brie - roasted red and yellow beets, candied cashews, brie mousse, cara cara orange, pickled onion, frisée, shallot vinaigrette, house rye croutons

Second Course

Winter Squash Pasta - kabocha squash, delicata squash, cured tomatoes, cavatelli, kale pesto, toasted pepitas, pomegranate, stracciatella

Pekin Duck - 5 spice cured duck, potatoes pave, honey cherry reduction, melange of petit pois

Skate Guajillo - skate a la plancha, saffron rice, mole verde, sauce guajillo, cilantro oil, crema limon

Roasted Salmon - miso glazed, grilled bok choy, crispy rice gateau, fennel salad, calamansi vinaigrette

Organic Chicken - potatoes pave, broccolini, butter poached crab, sauce bearnaise

Dessert

Dessert minis 

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Valentine's Day Weekend
Feb
14
to Feb 15

Valentine's Day Weekend

Love is in the air at The Charles! Celebrate the one you love with our 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu, available 2/14 & 2/15. Enjoy an award-winning dining experience in Hartford County's Most Romantic Restaurant. We'll be offering our brunch menu on Sunday (2/16)!

Prix Fixe Menu: $85 per person
Kid's Menu for those 12 & under: $15 per person

Menu

Appetizers:

Italian Wedding Soup - house made polpette, vegetable mirepoix, acini de peppe

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

Oysters & Pearls - chilled noank oysters, calamansi caviar, dashi foam, wasabi micros

Duck Confit - crispy rice, five spice cured duck, plum agrodolce, coconut cream

Shrimp Cocktail – poached jumbo shrimp, horseradish cocktail sauce

Burrata Salad – blood orange, arugula pesto, honey balsamic vinaigrette, marcona almonds

Tuna Tartare – “kalbi” marinated tuna, korean pears, pine nuts, house furikake, taro chips

Kanzuri Chicken – marinated popcorn chicken bites, japanese citrus, chile, mizuna greens

Caviar Service - royal osetra caviar, blinis, house accoutremant +$20

A5 Wagyu - soy caramel, scallion salad, cured egg yolk +$20

Entrees:

Filet Mignon Oscar - potatoes pave, broccolini, butter poached crab, sauce bearnaise

Organic Airline Chicken - pommes boulangère, local mushrooms, english peas, pearl onions, brown chicken jus

Organic Salmon- seared salmon, roasted fingerling, gai ian, soy glaze, fines herb salad

Ravioli Bouquet - handmade beet ravioli, hazelnut ricotta stuffed, whipped mascarpone, crumbled biscotti, balsamic saba

Five Spice Duck Breast - five spice cured duck, potatoes pave, honey cherry reduction, melange of petit pois

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

Osso Bucco – sage honey polenta, broccoli rabe, glace de viande, gremolata

Skate Guajillo - skate a la plancha, saffron rice, mole verde, sauce guajillo, cilantro oil, crema limon

Japanese Vegetable Curry - hannah sweet potato katsu, yukon gold, pearl onion, carrot, english peas

*Tomahawk For 2 - robuchon potatoes, asparagus milanese, horseradish cream sauce, bordelaise +$65

*Comes with complimentary caviar service

Dessert

Chocolate and Red Velvet Layered Cake - filled with silky chocolate buttercream

Raspberry Tiramisu

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Afternoon Tea at The Charles
Jan
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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New Year’s Day
Jan
1

New Year’s Day

Start the New Year in style at The Charles. We’re keeping the celebrations alive on New Year's Day with our Sunday Menu and Brunch specials, crafted to elevate your start to 2025. Whether you’re toasting to fresh beginnings with our signature bubble bucket or savoring a decadent dish from our brunch lineup, every bite is a step toward a year filled with extraordinary flavors and memorable moments. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to gather your loved ones and set the tone for the year ahead with the kind of culinary experience only The Charles can deliver. Reserve your table now!

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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 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 SOLD OUT

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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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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. 

View Menu + Reserve a Seat

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!

View Menu + Reserve a Seat

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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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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. 
Follow us and be first to know!

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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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