Q: Tell me a little bit more about Outer Banks Epicurean.
A: Sure! We get excited to talk about our passion - Food and everything related... especially Outer Banks Epicurean! So here's how we began... In the summer of 2005, Outer Banks Epicurean promoted its first cooking class series. The brainchild of Founder Amy Huggins, the project had already had about a five year gestation period! Fortunately, the Left Bank Restaurant at the Sanderling in Corolla believed in the possibilities of culinary partnership and graciously allowed the Epicurean team to teach in their facilty with their support staff every Monday that year!
Through the fall, winter and spring, Epicurean presented mobile culinary adventures (Food Tours!) and taught classes both in private homes and local restaurants to locals and visitors to the Outer Banks. Restaurant employee and team training was established, Team Building workshops were structured and a website was created to promote culinary adventures.
In the Summer of 2006 the Dare County Arts Council Workshop Space became available. Outer Banks Epicurean worked with DCAC and promoted culinary workshops which benefited both groups. The Fourth Thursday Food + Wine pairing events became monthly and mobile. Chip's, Meridian 42 and Native Vine are frequent locations of the monthly events.
2007 brought much growth in the personal chef industry on the Outer Banks. Epicurean is a different type of culinary opportunity - we are always about teaching a lesson. We do love to support local caterers and personal chefs - so always ask for a recommendation if you are not looking for a cooking lesson!
2008 is a great year so far as Epicurean has branched into staged culinary productions and a Lecture, Coffee, Chat Series. Partnering with Port O' Call and the DCRA, Epicurean is presenting the inventor of gastonomical boogie woogie, The Sauce Boss for www.obxtasteofthebeach.com in March. An active supporter of Dare County Restaurant Association, Epicurean is excited to be a part of the first ever 4 day exploration of foods on the Outer Banks. Buy tickets early for this one - all the events will be sold out! Part of the proceeds from The Sauce Boss perfomance will benefit the Community Care Clinic, the DCRA Scholarship Program and the Dare County Arts Council Endowment Fund. Buy a ticket now.
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Q: Which classes are offered for 2008 and where will they be taught?
A: The 2008 schedule is about to be released and the news will be very exciting. We do know that we will have MANY more classes featuring a variety of topics... stay tuned!!
In Summer 2008 we will feature Cookin' Outer Banks Style - the lesson features cooking tips, techniques and tastes of the Outer Banks. Learn how to prepare local watermen's freshest catches. Classes emphasize the Slow Food philosophy and use the best seasonal, local produce. Food + Wine Pairing Classes are held the Fourth Thursday of every Month and pair different varietals with seasonal cuisines. Remember, food is art!
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Q: Where are the classes usually taught?
A: The classes are mobile. Many workshops are offered in the Dare County Arts Council Gallery workshop space. Most are held in local restaurants. The setting is always intimate and allows for some hands on instruction. The Workshop Space address is 104B Sir Walter Raleigh, Manteo, NC, above the Arts Council Gallery.
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Q: How much do classes usually cost?
A: The fee for most is $45 - $55 per person and includes lesson, ingredients, supplies, take home recipes and MANY great tastes.
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Q: Who teaches the class and the private lessons?
A: Most classes are taught by local working chefs. Cookin' Outer Banks Style will be led by Outer Banks Epicurean Founder, Amy Huggins. Local wine Gurus will lead the Food + Wine pairing class every Fourth Thursday of the month. Private lessons will involve a professional team of chefs who will custom design your experience.
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Q: Is this class just a demonstration?
A: Oh no, classes will have some voluntary hands on participation.
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Q: How many people can attend a class?
A: Class size is limited to 14 people.
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Q: Are reservations required?
A: Yes. Call or email and we'll save you a place!
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