AMERICAN PRESS TRAVEL NEWS–Charlotte, NC–Right in the city of Charlotte, NC sits the Kings Kitchen. Barb and I loved the food and especially the concept for this restaurant-that was so much more than a place of gastronomy!

From their original mission statement 12-years ago: The King’s Kitchen operates as a public restaurant, serving local, healthy, Southern cuisine and the profits and proceeds from “The King’s Kitchen” goes toward feeding the poor. In addition, The King’s Kitchen works with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Dream Center to operate “The Restoration Program” a five-part training program to employ, train and minister the gospel of Jesus Christ to the homeless, the poor, troubled youth, rehab graduates and other members of their community who are in need of employment. The King’s Kitchen operates in the spirit of excellence by training and equipping the whole person (spirit, soul and body) thereby sending out developed leaders into their community. This is being done by working together with other local ministries, businesses, nonprofits and people of faith. According to Lindsay Nielander, Event Coordinator and Manager, the Chef, Steven Young Graduated from Johnson & Wales Culinary School, but most importantly he has drawn not only from his schooling, but also from being able to use local produce and goods that has allowed him to experiment, yet keep the flavors as close to the Southern traditions of down- to- earth cuisine that pleases all who indulge in his presentations. Once we get back and enjoy a full spectrum of entrees we will publish another well deserved piece on the Kings Kitchen and Bakery. In the meantime, don’t wait, give a call to 704-375-1990 or also go to kingskitchen.org  The Kitchen is located at 129 West Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202