Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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U.S. Kids Golf Honors Local Pro Molly Tullar Braid, director of junior golf at Dana Rader Golf School, has been named to U.S. Kids Golf's Honorable Mention list of Top 50 Kids Teachers for 2014. This is the fourth year in a row for Tullar Braid to be recognized by U.S. Kids Golf. BALLANTYNE | wire Friedel Farkouh (front row, from left), Kay Schnaidt, Klaus-Dieter Wurm and Claudius Reckord were among the Deutsche Schule honorees. Others (back row) were Michael Raffer, Kurt Waldthausen and Bernd Losskarn. Molly Tullar Braid Savor Spring at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Hotel Offers Its Own Bourbon The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge has partnered with Woodford Reserve to make its own bourbon. Ballantyne's Woodford Reserve Personal Selection is a blend of two Woodford Reserve barrels and is available for $14. Restaurant Starts Whiskey Club Gallery Restaurant has launched The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne. Spring events include Irish Whiskey on March 27; Malt Varieties, a dinner event on April 24; and All About the Barrels on May 29. Each event is on a Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $40 and $75 per person for dinner events. Reservations required: 704-248-4100 or cbrobst@theballantynehotel.com. Easter, Mother's Day Brunch An elaborate buffet will be offered on Easter, April 5, and Mother's Day, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $75 per person, $35 for children ages 5 to 12 and complimentary for children 4 and under. Reservations required: 704-248-4100. Wine & Cocktail Tastings Gallery Restaurant offers weekly tastings on Fridays beginning at 6:30 p.m. The frst and third Friday of the month usually feature a particular type of wine, and the second Friday of the month focuses on cocktails. Cost: $25 per person. Spring Teas In addition to usual Afternoon Tea, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge will hold a Downton Abbey Tea March 11-14; Mother's Day Tea May 6-9; and Queen Elizabeth's Birthday Tea June 3-6. For the specialty tea events, the cost is $36 for adults and $18 for junior patrons. For Afternoon Tea, the cost is $32 for adults and $16 for junior patrons. Reservations required: 704-248-4100. The Golf Club at Ballantyne On Mother's Day, May 10, moms play free with one paid round of golf at the daily rate. In honor of Armed Forces Week, May 10-16, the club will offer half off the regular rate to golfers with military identifcation, which must be presented upon arrival. When reserving tee times, please mention the special offers: 704-248-4383. German School Celebrates 40 Years Deutsche Schule Charlotte celebrated the school's 40th anniversary on Jan. 29 at the Charlotte City Club. An awards ceremony honored founding members, the frst principal and past presidents and chairpersons. The nonproft German school serves more than 200 students and meets every Saturday morning from September to May. For more info: www.dsclt.com. Elwoods Announces Staff Additions Restaurant industry veteran Dan Glasser has joined Elwoods Barbecue & Burger Bar as director of operations. Taking over the kitchen is chef Stancil Stowe. He is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and brings over 11 years of industry experience. Stowe has introduced a new Southern- inspired barbecue menu. Info: www.elwoodsbbq.com. 16 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE SPRING 2015