Best Of Winner Menu

Carolina Inn 

Farmers Market Tomato Soup,

tomato soup, fregola sarda, arugula pesto, kalamata olive & goat cheese

Crossroads Mixed Organic Field Greens, Choice Of Dressings

Grilled Peach & Gorgonzola Salad

grilled peach & gorgonzola salad, belgium endive, organic arugula, spicy pecans, riesling dressing

Whitted Bowers Farm Watermelon Salad

whitted bowers farm watermelon salad, gelee, ashe county grilled juusto cheese, frisée, pickled cucumbers, jalapeño peppers, radish, citrus vanilla vinaigrette

Nc Heirloom Tomatoes

nc heirloom tomatoes, grilled local eggplant, spinach, cucumbers, benton’s country ham, house made lemon scented buratta cheese, grilled young onion vinaigrette

Duck Confit Panzanella Salad

duck confit panzanella salad, focaccia croutons, hillsborough feta cheese, spicy candied pistachios, ver jus vinaigrette

Pan Seared Shrimp

pan seared shrimp, old mill of guilford white cheddar grits, benton’s smoked bacon, cremini mushrooms, tomatoes, creamy lobster velouté

Braised Cane Creek Farm Pork Belly

braised cane creek farm pork belly, field pea salad, fried okra, apple butter

Lobster Spring Roll

lobster spring roll, cilantro peanut pesto, pickled vegetables, coconut curry crème fraîche, sesame cucumber salad, sriracha lime vinaigrette

Grilled Eggplant With Summer Squash

grilled eggplant with summer squash, red peppers & fresh mozzarella, vichyssoise, olive quinoa, marcona almonds, romesco sauce

Oven Roasted Nc Catfish,

oven roasted nc catfish, shrimp jambalaya, carolina gold rice, batter crisp onion

Citrus And Ginger Marinated Yellowfin Tuna,

citrus and ginger marinated yellowfin tuna, cucumber salad, coconut infused rice, yellow peppers, snow peas, mussel chowder, sweet chili sauce

Shrimp, Scallop & Mussel Chermoula,

shrimp, scallop & mussel chermoula, grilled eggplant, moroccan cous cous, crispy goat cheese stuffed squash blossom

Nc Day Boat Catch, Heirloom Tomato Salsa,

nc day boat catch, heirloom tomato salsa, sweet pea and spinach risotto, julienne carrots, chipotle balsamic vinaigrette, yellow tomato broth

Pappardelle Pasta,

pappardelle pasta, braised lamb, roasted peppers, pignoli seeds, spinach, black truffle scented ricotta, gremolata, lamb jus

Grilled Sweet Tea Brined Chatham County Chicken,

grilled sweet tea brined chatham county chicken, boursin creamed spinach, summer squash, cremini mushrooms, roasted red potatoes, lavender butter

Grilled All Natural Pork Porterhouse,

grilled all natural pork porterhouse, pimento mac & cheese, green beans, pickled green tomatoes, peach brandy jus

Grilled Angus Beef,

grilled angus beef, whipped potatoes, cremini mushrooms, asparagus, red peppers, bordelaise sauce angus file

Chocolate Hazelnut Soufflé Cake, Sweetened Whipped Cream, Frangelico Sauce

Citrus Coeur A La Creme, Summer Berry Compote, Strawberry Sauce

Chocolate Dulce De Leche Ice Cream, Cinnamon Sopapillas, Fudge Sauce

Summer Peach Ice Cream Sandwich, Shortbread Cookie, Ginger Ale Crème Anglaise

Cookie Sampler With Chocolate Crinkles, Sabbiosinos, Coconut Macaroons

Trio Of Ice Cream Or Sorbet, Seasonal Berries, Shortbread Cookies