kids ’ menu has a fire truck for children to color in and , better yet , if they are the first to yell out “ ice cream ” when a fire truck drives by ( Noble ’ s creative solution to the nuisance of so many of them driving by , sirens blaring , each day ), they get a free scoop of ice cream .
For Noble , a full , thriving restaurant means that the King ’ s Kitchen mission can continue to address what he stresses “ is not a problem in Charlotte . It is Charlotte ’ s problem .” With a need this huge , it cannot , he says , “ be swept under the rug .” While donations are appreciated ( the link for making them is provided below ), Noble notes that “ the easiest way to support us is to bring the family in for dinner .” So bring the kids in to enjoy some bacon cornbread , low country succotash , Aunt Beaut ’ s skillet fried chicken , Stone Fisheries seared scallops , or Crispy duck breast with smoky three-bean cassoulet . And be sure to save room for the house-made coconut cake . It will spoil you for any other coconut cake , anywhere .
The only way this kind of philanthropy – a delicious restaurant meal that benefits the community – could be more enticing is if it were calorie-free .
To learn more about The King ’ s Kitchen and / or to donate to its mission , visit www . kingskitchen . org . The King ’ s Kitchen is located at 129 West Trade Street . To make a reservation , call 704 / 375-1990 or email info @ kingskitchen . org .
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