Bo’s Bougie Brunch Elevates Southern Favorites with One-of-a-Kind Pop-Up
Merchant & Trade the premier 19th-floor rooftop bar and lounge at Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, is partnering with Bojangles to deliver a deliciously unique brunch event on February 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy a celebration of the flavors that make the South—and North Carolina—so special with Bojangles craveable dishes elevated to new heights for the exclusive pop-up experience.
Bo’s Bougie Brunch features a menu crafted by Tryon Park Hotel’s Executive Chef Farid Ahmed, Merchant & Trade’s Chef de Cuisine James Jeffries and Bojangles’ Vice President of Menu and Culinary Innovation Chef Marshall Scarborough. The team worked closely to blend Bojangles’ staples and local flavors in every item. From the indulgent Billionaire’s Chicken Biscuit to the inventive Dirty Rice Arancini, this exclusive offering reimagines Bojangles’ beloved southern comfort food with a sophisticated twist.
A $1 entry ticket is required for each guest with proceeds donated to The Bojangles Foundation. On January 30 at 12 p.m., 100 tickets will be released to this page for guests to secure in advance. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door and seating will be offered on a first come basis. All guests must be 21 and over to join.
The Bo’s Bougie Brunch menu of elevated Southern favorites is designed for social snacking and sharing, including dishes such as:
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• Billionaire’s Chicken Biscuit with gold leaf, Polanco caviar, Bo seasoned hollandaise, Bo biscuit and pickled green beans
• Bougie Bo Rounds with truffle crème fraiche, caviar, salmon roe, Texas Pete pearls and furikake
• Dirty Rice Arancini with sage Bo sausage and apricot mustard
• Bo, Bubbles, and Bumps with Bojangles Fried Chicken, Polanco Siberian Reserve Caviar and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
• Big Bo Board with Carolina Twinkies, Bo fry seasoned chicken skins, Bo berry honey sauce, deviled eggs and Cheerwine bacon
• Cajun Peach Yakitori with Bo spiced kimchi and Bo honey peach pepper
The meal will be complemented by selections from beverage partner Moët Hennessy and special cocktails created by Merchant & Trade’s bartender Cecelia Crook. Cecilia drew inspiration from iconic Southern cocktails, adding a distinctly North Carolinian and Bojangles-inspired twists to create a one-of-a-kind menu, including:
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• It’s Bo Time, a playful twist on a Floridian Rum Runner that features Queen Charlotte’s Rum infused with Bo Berry Biscuits, clarified with buttermilk to capture the smooth, buttery essence of Bojangles’ biscuits.
• Uniquely Southern, a tribute to Cheerwine and the nostalgic charm of an ice cream float, reimagines the Louisiana Ramos Gin Fizz with a North Carolina soda fountain flair. Sutler’s Small Batch Gin is shaken with almond-cardamom syrup, heavy cream, cherry blossom water, egg white and finished with Cheerwine.
• Gotta Wanna Needa Getta Hava is a North Carolina spin on the classic Kentucky Mint Julep with Bojangles’ Sweet Tea, North Carolina distilled Southern Star Double Rye Whiskey, and Charlotte-made Regal Reedys Bitters. Fresh mint and watermelon round out this refreshing homage to the South.
• Famous Fixins is Inspired by the Texas highball classic Ranch Water and stars Volcan Tequila with Bojangles’ Peach Honey Pepper in a refreshing shrub base. A dehydrated Peach Honey Pepper leather garnish and Bo Fry Seasoning rim add a perfect balance of sweetness and spice to this effervescent creation.
In addition to all ticket sales, 10% of brunch sales from the event will be donated to The Bojangles Foundation, a component of Foundation For The Carolinas, which manages competitive grant programs that invest in communities throughout the region. The Foundation supports three civic-focused initiatives: literacy, military appreciation and strengthening the community. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than 22,400 books and $1.5 million dollars to support important community causes.
About Merchant & Trade
Merchant & Trade, a 19th-floor rooftop bar, lounge and event space, offers a lively social scene, social bites, expertly crafted cocktails, curated music and urban sophistication. For more information, please visit merchantandtrade.com.
About Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel is an 18-story, 217-key hotel located in uptown Charlotte at 303 S. Church Street. Adjacent to the 25-story 300 South Tryon office tower, Kimpton Tryon Park features a unique design, chef-driven restaurant, more than 9,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a rooftop lounge and event lawn offering stunning views of the city. For more information, visit tryonparkhotel.com.
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