The National Retail Federation recently celebrated how Father’s Day spending is now higher than $22 billion. With so many people buying huge numbers of presents for such an event, sometimes it can be much more personal to simply enjoy time with your family. Therefore, why not plan a dinner with your father, alone or with your family?
Below, we offer some Father’s Day dinner ideas that you can leverage to ensure you can blend a perfect meal with life in Charlotte, NC, itself, or in Terra Bella Little Avenue. Discover how your father can enjoy everything the location has to offer.
Table & Twine Family BBQ Kit
Why prepare Charlotte holiday meals when you can get someone to do all the hard parts for you? Table & Twine, a prepared-meal company, offers their “Father’s Day Package“, which is perfect if neither you nor your father has the skill or time to ensure that a meal on such a holiday is as perfect as possible.
The meal includes:
- House-smoked brisket
- Grilled chicken
- Coal-roasted house-made baked beans
- Creamy celery seed coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato salad
- Butterscotch banana pudding
The variety of foods here offers many different nutrients that are perfect for seniors like your father, in our community. It may not be the most perfectly healthy food in the world, but it’s ok to branch out a little on a special occasion.
As the food comes as each separate dish, you can break out the serving plates and have a traditional family meal. Whether you or your father decides to cut the brisket, make sure he knows how appreciated he is.
The package even comes with information for preparing and heating the food, meaning you can get everything done by simply following the instructions. Or, if you prefer something else, the company offers several other intergenerational meals perfect for the whole family.
Buca di Beppo Italian Family Dinner
Offering family-friendly dinners dedicated to Italian food in Charlotte, less than a ten-minute drive away, the location’s open booths and comfortable seating are perfect for families and seniors looking to enjoy a meal. With a customizable menu, offering “Feasts for Four” that you can enjoy alongside individual dishes, there is something for any palate.
If your father is older, opting for something healthier to avoid overdoing the decadence involves picking out lean proteins, such as the chicken limone or the salmon sorrento. Both are delicious and something to talk about during the meal before you start reminiscing about your lives.
The decor of Buca di Beppo is also homely, adding to the location’s charm. It won’t overwhelm and instead evokes nostalgia for older diners for many who may enjoy the checkered red and white tablecloth styling.
If you need extra cushioning or back support for your father, just ask. The location can also move chairs around to offer space for wheelchair accessibility. The soft lighting is also perfect to avoid overstimulation for Terra Bella residents who might want to avoid too much light or sound.
So, whether you think you and your father may prefer ravioli, meatballs, or tiramisu, deciding whether to share stories or share dishes may be your biggest decision that evening.
Beef ‘N Bottle Steakhouse
This retro 1950s-style steakhouse, only twenty minutes from the Terrabella Senior Living community, has both plush leather booths and vintage decor to make festive senior dining feel like it is occurring in a homely atmosphere.
Pair the location’s delicious steaks with toppings that your father prefers, and give him an evening he will love. If he has a little difficulty with the steak itself, then there are still plenty of other foods he can try. Consider cutting his steak very thin and sharing it with him so you can both savor the flavor.
Alongside the delicious food, the decor is also a perfect trigger for conversation, with wall-mounted items related to Charlotte’s history and the location’s more popular visitors. Take in the mood of local pride while you treat your dad to a traditional “father” meal.
While the location usually caters to the romantic with quiet spaces, simply let the location know ahead of time, and they will find a booth that is likely to be more sedate. As they say on their website, get “quiet respite from the rigors of the day” and take the opportunity to ask your father about those moments of his past that make him most proud.
On-Site “Grill & Chill”
Instead of going out, consider celebrating dads in care by staying at Terra Bella Little Avenue and organizing a cookout. Our staff should be able to help you with some of the details, allowing you to gather all the necessary food to create an evening in which your father can relax.
Bring some smoked meats with you. While there is no guarantee, depending on their schedule, our on-site cooking staff may even be able to offer their support with cooking to allow you to relax a little.
If your family joins you, bring a guitar or two and start a sing-along. Get your father involved so that he can look around and feel surrounded by love. Sat in our beautiful outdoor space, he can enjoy the shade while he takes in the greenery and social engagement around him, with people asking him about what it was like when he was a new father.
Talk to our staff about coordinating this, and make it something you never forget.
Savor Both the Time and the Meal with These Father’s Day Dinner Ideas
Choosing a tailored dinner idea and working with us or a local venue takes much of the stress and hassle away from ensuring that your Father’s Day dinner ideas are perfect. We would love to see you and your father have the best day possible in our intimate and home-like atmosphere, so remember, we are here to help.
If your father is not yet a part of our community, book a tour. Our staff can then discuss all the details of our amenities, such as our nurturing Dimensions senior wellness program. So, come to look at our beautiful Charlotte location today.
