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Counter- is a contemporary American tasting-menu restaurant at 2001 W. Morehead St in Charlotte, and it earned one Michelin Star in 2026. Chef and owner Sam Hart builds each menu around a single theme.
The seasonal menu changes every three months, and no dish returns once its theme ends. Past themes include Curry, Terroir (North Carolina produce), Colour and The Wall, a tribute to Pink Floyd. Courses are timed to a playlist, and pastry chef Faith Morley's root vegetable tart won a 2023 local award.
Eighteen guests sit at a U-shaped counter facing the open kitchen. The concrete floors and grey walls stay plain so each theme's art can change the room. Seatings run Wednesday through Saturday. Michael Myers directs the beverage program, which features female, LGBTQ+ and minority winemakers and offers a non-alcoholic pairing. Wine Spectator gave the list its Best of Award of Excellence in 2023.
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