Kindred's going big for its birthday

Kindred in Davidson will celebrate its 10th birthday this February.

Why it matters: In honor of the milestone, owners Joe and Katie Kindred have curated a national lineup of guest chefs and beverage experts host a series of dinners.

What to expect: The first ticketed dinner will be Sunday, Feb. 16, led by chef Jim Noble of Noble Food and Pursuits.

• Other notable guest chefs include Michelin-starred chef/owner of Rose's Restaurant Group in Washington, D.C. Aaron Silverman, plus several James Beard Award-winning chefs like Frank Stitt (of Birmingham's Highlands Bar & Grill, Chez Fon Fon and Bottega) and Mike Lata (of FIG and The Ordinary).
• There will be seven guest dinners, all on select Sundays throughout February, March, April and June. Tickets are $125 per person.
• A portion of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Southern Smoke Foundation.