Photos: Chris Emeott
Charcuterie Bar brings a whole new meaning to BYOB.
The holiday season is full of gatherings, whether it’s out-of-town guests or students returning to the nest. The pressures of hosting can run high, which makes a reprieve all the nicer—especially when there’s a little something for everyone.
For Angel Rogers, the perfect charcuterie board has to include a creamy Brie, a buttery Havarti, marinated mozzarella and slices of beef salami. “I love olives and pickles, so I’ll do that,” Rogers says. To round out her board, she’ll add grapes, honey and strawberries, with a side of water crackers and sourdough bread crackers.
But if that’s not your recipe for the perfect board, don’t worry—Rogers’ new restaurant at Waterford Park Plaza can build a board for all kinds of tastes.
Angel Rogers’ restaurant career began in January 2020 when she and her siblings opened Angelea’s Soulfood Kitchen in Brooklyn Park. The menu is inspired by their mother, Angelea Rogers, who passed away in 2017. “My siblings and I wanted to do something in her honor,” Angel says. “One of the things my mom loved to do was cook, and she wanted to open a restaurant of her own. We wanted to do that in honor of her to keep her name alive.”
Charcuterie Bar opened its doors to the Plymouth community on October 2 with a novel approach to noshing: build it yourself. Guests can head to the refrigerated display for the build-you-own option to select from a wide variety of cheese, meat and assorted accoutrements, or take a seat and order from the menu.
“Usually for charcuterie, there’s a three, three, three rule,” Rogers says. For the Classic Board, which serves one to two, guests can select three cheeses, three crackers and three meats along with three accompaniments and two spreads, which will be assembled in real time by an employee behind the counter. There will also be a two, two, two option for grazers who feel a little less peckish, and a Shareable Lux Board touting four selections of cheese, crackers and meat alongside accompaniments and spreads.
For snackers also looking for a sip, Charcuterie Bar offers a wine menu with aroma and palate notes to help guests select the perfect glass to match their plate. Charcuterie Bar also offers fun and festive seasonal cocktails.
Rogers and her team have worked out an assortment of cheeses, both classic hits and artisan finds for the more seasoned connoisseurs. “We plan to have something for everyone to be able to enjoy,” she says. This includes organic options and picks from nearby Wisconsin farms for those who love to eat local.
For the busy host not looking to leave home, Charcuterie Bar also offers catering services to take appetizers off your holiday to-do list. Hosts can pick from charcuterie boxes, cups and small boards for six–10 guests.
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