AU REVOIR!
CHARLOTTE WINE & FOOD WEEK CLOSING NIGHT DINNER
AT Restaurant Constance fEATURINg
a TOUR OF FRANCE WITH VINTUS WINES

Join Charlotte Wine & Food Week for a special closing dinner celebration where we’ll transport palates to France with our import partner and special guest Christophe Courtheaud, Mid-Atlantic Division Manager of Vintus Wines! Help us bid Au Revoir to our week-long wine, food, and fundraising experience as you dine on dishes inspired by French classics with a menu curated by James Beard Award Nominee Chef Sam Diminich at Restaurant Constance.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, April 27
Time: 5:45 PM Reception | 6:00 PM Seated Dinner
Location: Restaurant Constance | 2200 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Special Guests: Christophe Courteaud | Mid-Atlantic Division Manager - Vintus Wines
Executive Chef and Owner | Sam Diminich - Restaurant Constance
Tickets: $195/person plus tax
Service is included in the ticket price and $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Must be 21+

Hosted by Charlotte Wine + Food Executive Director, Lauren Deese and Board Member Jim Deupree.

WINES
WELCOME RECEPTION
Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé | Provence

FIRST COURSE
2022 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis | Chablis

SECOND COURSE
2022 Château de la Chaize Brouilly | Beaujolais

THIRD COURSE
2020 E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Rouge | Northern Rhône

FOURTH COURSE
2019 Château De Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge | Southern Rhône

FIFTH COURSE
2018 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume | Loire Valley

Menu coming soon…

Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions the event organizers should be aware of at time of your registration/ticket purchase. Alternatively, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org to notify us at minimum 5 days prior to the event.

CULINARY & BEVERAGE TALENT

SAM DIMINICH | EXECUTIVE CHEF & OWNER - RESTAURANT CONSTANCE
Cooking is in Chef Sam Diminich’s lineage. Originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Diminich grew up in the restaurants of both his father and grandfather. After working his way through the ranks in his family restaurants and training with other local chefs, Diminich enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America where he graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts.

After honing his skills under the guidance of renowned Chef Georges Perrier at the acclaimed Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia, Diminich returned to the South, immersing himself in the culinary community of Charlotte. He worked alongside esteemed local chefs like Gene Briggs, Tom Condron, and Tim Groody, absorbing their expertise and refining his own culinary style. This dedication to continuous learning earned Diminich an appearance on the Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" in 2019, where he emerged victorious in a battle of Lobster Risotto, solidifying his reputation as a culinary force to be reckoned with.

Beyond his culinary achievements, Diminich has also been transparent about his personal journey with sobriety. He serves as founder and co-leader of the Charlotte chapter of Ben's Friends, a support group offering hope and fellowship to food and beverage professionals struggling with addiction and alcoholism.

Diminich's passion for local, seasonal ingredients is at the heart of his cooking philosophy. He aims to honor the natural flavors of his chosen produce, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to create a celebratory dining experience for his guests.

In 2020, Diminich launched "Your Farms Your Table," a farm-to-table meal delivery service that proved an instant success. This venture would eventually expand into events, personal chef services, community impact meals and ultimately a standalone restaurant. Named after Chef Sam’s daughter, Restaurant Constance opened in January of 2023 and has since garnered numerous accolades. Most recently, Chef Sam was announcement as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef – Southeast. 

When he's not in the kitchen, Diminich can be found spending quality time with his two children, Constance and Allan Grey, and his beloved rescue pit bulls, Sandy and Keller, learning to play the guitar, and traveling with his fiancée, Natalie.

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