VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (February 7, 2017) – Pinehurst Resort is launching a new culinary series to celebrate North Carolina’s best culinarians and creatives.
The Chef & Maker Series features three award-winning North Carolina chefs showcasing their unique talents alongside a variety of artisan makers. The first weekend, May 12-14, features acclaimed Charlotte chef Clark Barlowe (Heirloom Restaurant), then July 7-9, James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen (Death and Taxes, Poole’s Diner, etc.) of Raleigh, and finally James Beard-nominated Asheville chef Katie Button (Nightbell and Curate) Sept. 15-17.
Packages start at $399 per person and include two nights’ accommodations at one of the resort’s charming historic hotels, including The Carolina Hotel and The Holly Inn.
The weekends each kick off with the Pinehurst culinary team hosting dinners inspired by the cuisine of the featured chef. Events will include a pig pickin’, comfort food or Spanish tapas. The Friday night events will be open to the general public and tickets are available for $70 per person at Pinehurst.com/events.
“Pinehurst has a long and storied history as a festive and comfortable setting for unique culinary events and we enjoy these types of collaborations,” says Pinehurst’s Executive Chef Thierry Debailleul. “They often result in the most rewarding experiences for both the visiting chefs and our guests.”
Each Chef & Maker weekend offers its own unique schedule, including interactive demonstrations, informative workshops, chef dinners and more. Christensen and Button will also be signing their recently released cookbooks: “Poole’s Diner” (Ten Speed Press) and “Curate” (FlatIron Books) for guests.
For more information about the series, including chef bios, complete weekend itineraries and Chef & Maker package details, visit Pinehurst.com/ChefMaker or call 888-832-5890.
About Pinehurst
Located in the sandhills of North Carolina, Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, established in 1895, is a 2,000-acre property featuring an award-winning spa, nine golf courses, tennis, and activities for the family. Widely known as the cradle of American golf, Pinehurst has hosted more single golf championships than any other site in America, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup, PGA TOUR Championship and many others. In 2024, it will again serve as the site for the U.S. Open. Please visit Pinehurst.com or call 855-235-8507 for a complete list of events and activities.