FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Steve Seitz
Director of Operations
Harper’s Restaurant Group
704-375-9715
sseitz@harpers-rest.com

UPSTREAM Restaurant

presents a wine dinner showcasing

Pine Ridge Napa Valley Wines &
Archery Summit Winery

 Tuesday, March 25, 2008 

CHARLOTTE, NC (March 10, 2008) –  Upstream Restaurant's Executive Chef Tom Condron and Chef de Cuisine Scott Wallen will prepare a special wine dinner featuring the superb wines of Pine Ridge & Archery Summit.  The vineyards of Pine Ridge are located in the heart of Napa Valley and known for producing critically-acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays.  Archery Summit also produces award-winning vintages, with Wine Spectator Magazine touting the vineyard's Pinot Noir as the "Rolls-Royce of Oregon Pinot Noirs."

Upstream guests will have any opportunity to experience these wines at a five course dinner on Tuesday, March 25.  Cost is $75.00, exclusive.  Reservations are limited and can be made at 704.556.7730.

Upstream's Pine Ridge Napa Valley & Archery Summit Wine Dinner

Amuse
"Crudo" of Hawaiian Kapachi with Toasted Pine Nuts, Micro Opal Basil,
Olio Nuevillo & Tomato-Yuzu Sorbet
Pine Ridge Chenin-Viognier, Clarksburg 2006

1st Course
Coconut-Katifi Crusted Alaskan Spot Prawns with Thai Mango Chile Curry
& Fresh Hawaiian Hearts of Palm Salad
Pine Ridge Chardonnay, Dijon Clones, Carneros, Napa 2005

2nd Course
Duarte Loche Scottish Salmon wrapped in Alder Wood Paper & Served with Niman Ranch Braised Pork Belly, Heirloom Apples & Gran Capirete 50yr Sherry Glaze
Archery Summit Pinot Noir, Premier Cuvee, Willamette Valley 2005

3rd Course
Poached Snake River Kobe Beef Ribeye with Five Pepper-Crusted Meguro Tuna & Roasted Porcini Mushrooms, Braised Ox Tail & Salsify
Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap District, Napa 2004

Cheese
Roaring Forties Blue Cheese with Huckleberry Jam

Dessert
American Donuts & Coffee
Counter Culture Organic Espresso with Chocolate-Cinnamon Donuts

Upstream is located at 6902 Phillips Place, off Fairview Road in the heart of Charlotte’s Southpark area.  Operating hours are:  Lunch - Monday-Saturday, 11:30am-3pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm; Sushi available from 3:00pm-5:30pm, Monday-Saturday.  Dinner - Sunday-Thursday, 5:30pm-10pm; Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm-11pm.  All major credit cards are accepted.  Valet parking is available.  Reservations for Upstream are suggested:  704.556.7730. 

Charlotte--based Harper's Restaurant Group is recognized as one of the southeast’s fastest growing and most critically-acclaimed restaurant companies.   The company owns, manages and  operates 11 locations, including Upstream, Mimosa Grill, Arpa/Tapas/Wine Bar/Grill, Zink American Kitchen, Harper’s Blue Ribbon Diner, Harper’s To Go Go, and four Harper's Restaurants in the region.  A new Harper’s is scheduled to open soon in Charlotte at Carolinas Place Mall.  For further details on Harper’s Restaurant Group, visit the company website at www.harpersrestaurants.com or call 704.375.9715.