Community Table Presents Six Degrees of Southern

Greensboro’s Community Table dinner in conjunction with Triad Local First is fast approaching.  Held each year in the fall, Community Table is the only fundraiser for Triad Local First.  This year the event is being held at Double Oaks B&B, a gorgeous historic property which will definitely set the stage for an evening of amazing  food and a great cause.  You won’t want to miss Six Degrees of Southern, showcasing local foods, wines, brews, and music under the stars.

The Orange Bee will be reporting from behind the scenes for a story to follow the event, but first I want to share a “who’s who” to get you excited about this fundraiser.  Did you know this function helps to build a vibrant and strong local economy for the Triad? Here is what Triad Local First’s FB page says, “Bringing together local, independently owned businesses to promote the added value and investment of keeping dollars local.”  Here Here! I’m all for supporting local community members in their endeavors, be it food, shopping, or service.

I am super excited to announce that Fainting Goat Spirits and Andrew Norman of Greensboro Distillery will be on site. Andrew, a master of craft cocktails will be pouring their Award-Winning Tiny Cat Vodka while you chow down on an array of appetizers created by some of the Triad’s best chefs!

Not a vodka lover?  No worries we’ve got you covered.  Scot Sanborn, the genius behind Sutler’s Spirts, a gin distiller in Winston Salem and Mark Weddle, an exceptional mixologist will be joining us for this year’s Community Table. They will hatch a delightful cocktail for you to enjoy during the appetizer hour before the 5-course meal is served.

Time to meet the chefs!  Let’s talk about the executive chef for this years dinner.  Meet Chef James Patterson, Executive Chef for Triad Local First’s annual fundraiser and dinner. His team of chefs is certain to blow you away! Patterson’s cuisine has been described as bold, imaginative and passionate.  A native of North Carolina and a graduate of UNC Wilmington, Chef Patterson has worked with McConnell Golf Properties now for thirteen years, spending the past Four at Sedgefield Country Club as their Executive Chef while also holding a Corporate Chef position within McConnell Golf. Whoo – I can’t wait to see what he plates at this years dinner.

Patterson is being handed the baton by Chef Jay Pierce of Mozelle‘s Fresh Southern Bistro of Winston Salem.  Jay continues to be a part of the fab team of chefs who’ll be serving their specialities at this years Community Table. Pierce is known for showcasing local traditions, family farms and food artisans, since he relocated to the Triad in 2006 as the Executive Chef for Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen. Creole and cajun food are some of my favorites and this chef has done stints in the kitchens of Emeril Lagasse, first in New Orleans at NOLA and then at Emeril’s Orlando.  Ooohh, does that mean we could enjoy a hint of some creole-cajun at this years table?

You say you like beer?  Then get exited to taste some cold brews from Thirsty Souls, Mt. Airy’s first brewery.  IPA, Stout, Saison, Brown Ale, Sour and many more are brewed in house.  Word has it that they also make their own in-house pizza.  Something for everyone from this brew house.  Can’t wait to try a sip or two!

Chef Travis Myers, a part of the Community Table team for three years now, is known for his work with local farmers providing a true farm to table experience at Willows Bistro in Winston Salem.  Chef Myers sports strong southern roots and is originally from Davidson County.  Well traveled, Travis still aims to preserve the importance of community and tradition.  What local goodness will he be serving this year? Come on out and find out for yourself.

Tickets are still available!  Click over to the Triad Local First site to grab your seats. After reading this partial list of chefs and beverage purveyors what are you waiting for?  Go reserve your place at the table NOW!  This year’s dinner on Sunday, September 30th will be held at the historic Double Oaks Bed and Breakfast, 204 N. Mendenhall St. in Greensboro beginning at 4:30 pm.

This is just the beginning of what you can look forward to.  Next week I’ll be sharing a few more talented chefs and contributors to this years Six Degrees of Southern dinner.

Photos courtesy of Community Table & Triad Local First