HIGHLANDS, N.C. (RestaurantNews.com) Highlands Culinary Weekend returns for the fifth season November 10 through 13, showcasing Highlands’ award winning restaurants, innovative chefs and a huge selection of wine varietals against the beautiful backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
New Venue and Format for Opening Night: Culinary Weekend kicks off with the Opening Night Celebration at Highlands Country Club on Thursday, November 10 at 7 pm. Guests will enjoy fine wines and the delectable cuisine of Highlands’ local chefs as their taste buds ignite to prepare them for the weekend’s festivities. The Saucy Sisters will host the event with colorful commentary and Wacky Wine Quizzes with special prizes.
Culinary Weekend Event Schedule
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, fill your itineraries with an array of activities, tastings and dinners hosted by restaurants, merchants and accommodations of Highlands. Whether you are up for a farm to table wine dinner, singing & suds or cooking demonstration, there’s something to inspire everyone. Guests will indulge in some of the finest wine and food pairings.
Relax with the popular Sip and Stroll in beautiful downtown Highlands on Saturday, November 12 from 11 am to 4 pm. Experience the wares of Highlands’ fine shops, while tasting and enjoying a selection of wine and delightful edibles. New to the lineup this year will be the waiter race at Pine Street Park on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm. Come cheer on your favorite restaurant staff as they race for the cup to be named the best staff in Highlands.
“The Highlands community has joined together to create a spectacular line-up of events for this special weekend,” says Laura Huerta, Manager of Lakeside Restaurant and Chair of Highlands Culinary Weekend. “Fall in beautiful Highlands has never looked better!”
Reservations for the events are taken directly by the respective venues. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to be a part of the 5th Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend, please call 866-526-5841 or 828-526-5841. View the event webpage at www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com.
The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce is the presenting sponsor of Culinary Weekend. Event sponsors include The Laurel Magazine, Drakes Diamond Gallery, WHLC 104.5, The Highlander Newspaper, Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Inland Seafood and Mountain Fresh Grocery.