– Chef’s Tasting –

A Journey through Southern Appalachia

August 13, 2026


The First Taste
cornbread madeleine | whipped country ham butter | pickled green tomato relish

Heirloom Tomato
compressed cherokee tomato | pyrwood dairy goat cheese | basil vinaigrette |
crispy bene seeds

Bean & Corn
creamy heirloom bean ragout | charred sweet corn | roasted poblano | smoked tomato broth | cornbread crumble

North Carolina Mountain Trout
grilled trout | chanterelle mushrooms | grilled leeks | sassafras beurre blanc

Duck Breast
tea smoked duck breast | roasted peaches | sorghum glaze | grilled baby onions | pecans

Braised Beef Short Rib
anson mills grits | roasted carrots | bourbon beef jus | crispy shallots

Blackberry & Corn
sweet corn panna cotta | blackberry compote | cornmeal streusel | lemon verbena |
honey tuile