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. TASTE OF THECAROLINASCAROWINDSEVENT GUIDECAROWINDS· 2016
General InformationAs you travel your way around the Carolinas,chronicle your tastes by checking them off onthe following pages.Eat, Tweet and Repeat! Join the socialconversation by sharing photos and moreusing #TasteCarolina.Carolinians know that home is all about food,and we invite you to eat, drink and experienceour best of the best and get a taste of just why welove it here. Sample tastes from seven Carolinaregions along with local craft beers and wine.What’s more, we’ll treat you to Carolina-grownentertainment and special activities. A true tasteof where the Carolinas come together.Operating TimesTaste of the Carolinas food locations are open from11:00am until two hours before the park closes.Please reference this icon for Vegetarian offerings.Please reference this icon for Gluten-free offerings.PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. You must be21 years of age or older in order to purchaseor consume alcoholic beverages.Food and beverage tastes are available for purchasefor an additional fee. Menu items, pricing andentertainment times are subject to change withoutnotice. Each food location will have allergen informationavailable. Additional restrictions may apply.
Taste Of The CarolinasWelcome Center & Sales Booth (2 Locations)RIPCORDHARMONY HALLMARKETPLACENORTHMAIN GATE123456Wine & BeerLexington BarbecueSouth Carolina BBQOuter Banks RegionWine & BeerLowcountry7891011Charleston RegionUpstate South Carolina RegionAsheville/Mountains RegionHome Depot Kitchen StageHarmony Hall Outdoor Stage
Asheville Mountains Lowcountry It’s said that altitude affects attitude, and the goodvibes coming from our highlands region are a positivetestament to that. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to theGreat Smokey Mountains, you’ll find gracious folks, agentle ease and an undeniable charm.The Lowcountry is comprised of the counties in the“lower”, or most southern, part of the state. It’s abounty for the senses – pungent, salty smells frompluff mud, the dark marsh soil left behind after thetide recedes; piercing chants from frogs and katydids;and welcome shade from live oak trees and theirshawls of Spanish moss.Neese Sausage, Fig and Goat Cheese PopoverMushroom Ravioli with Wild Herb ButterTomato PiePecan Cinnamon Bread puddingwith Cream Cheese IcingSeafood GumboUpstate South Carolina Region This region, comprising 10 counties in the northwestpart of the state, is prominent in a host of historicalgenres. It’s a significant center of the Cherokeeheritage and the sight of numerous battles in theRevolutionary War and Civil War.Jalapeño PimentoCranberry Cheese BallBrunswick StewWindy Hill Apple CobblerChocolate Bourbon PieSouth Carolina Barbecue Region Barbecue is a revered institution in both Carolinas, andit showcases several types of sauces. However, only onesauce – mustard – is South Carolina’s own. It’s popularin the middle part of the state, where Germans settledin the 1700s. They brought with them their love ofmustard, and the beloved, tangy mustard BBQ saucewas born.Pulled Pork Spring Rollwith Carolina Mustard SauceBarbecue Roasted CornSweet Potato Popover
Outer Banks Charleston On the far eastern shores of North Carolina, you’llfind a series of long, narrow barrier islands we call theOuter Banks. Its pristine beaches are known for theirlarger-than-life windswept dunes and free-roamingwild horses. The Outer Banks town of Kill Devil Hillsis the site of the Wright brothers’ first heavier-than-airpowered flight, and Buxton is the home of America’stallest lighthouse, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.Charleston is a storied port town that lives and breatheshistory. From its start as an English colony in 1670,it was a focal point of the American Revolution, heardthe first shots of the Civil War, and became a bustlingtrade center welcoming numerous cultures. This historyis alive in Charleston, as more than 1,400 buildingsof historical significance remain.Poached Seafood SaladFried Catfish with Calabash HushpuppiesOuter Banks Honey GelatoLexington Barbecue When North Carolinians hear “Lexington”, one savorythought comes to mind: BBQ. Known as the “BarbequeCapital of the World”, Lexington “Q” is distinguishedby being smoked, shoulder-cut pork cooked slowly, ohso-slowly, over hickory wood. Its vinegar-based sauceis a delicious concoction of ketchup, salt, pepper, sugarand other spices that vary by secret recipes.Beer Basted Pulled Pork SlidersBarbecue Chicken SliderBarbecue RibsSweet Tea Glazed ChickenShrimp and GritsLady Baltimore Cake
Wine & Craft Beer Tastings The Carolinas are rapidly becoming a hot spot for craftbreweries and wineries, and they’re producing someaward-winning beverages. We’ve traveled all overthe Carolinas to find beers and wines that perfectlycomplement our food offerings, and we recommendyou give them a try.Sampling EventsFor those looking for a more intimate tastingexperience, sampling events are available at theRose Room (located in the Carowinds Grove next to theNorth Main Gate) with wine or craft beer experts. Forpricing and to purchase your tickets, visit theTaste of the Carolinas Welcome Center &Sales Booth on the day of your visit.Carolina culture is not just something you can seeor hear, it’s something you experience. We wanty’all to get to know the Carolinas with all ofyour senses and understand for yourself why welove it here. To that end, we’ve lined up a widearray of fantastic demonstrations, entertainmentand much, much more.Chef AppearancesWe are proud to be partnered with many nationallyand regionally renowned chefs that are associatedwith this year’s Taste of the Carolinas. Enjoy dailychef appearances and demonstrations at theHome Depot Kitchen Stage, located insideHarmony Hall. See location on the day of your visitfor guest chefs and times.Live BandsLocated on the patio of Harmony Hall, enjoy dailyperformances from some of the best bands fromaround the Carolinas. See location on the day of yourvisit for performance times.Requires an additional fee.You must be 21 years of age orolder to purchase or consumealcoholic beverages.Food Art & Ice CarvingDemonstrationsOrdinary food becomes extraordinary art! Watch dailyfood art demonstrations including sugar art, carvedfruits and vegetables in addition to daily ice carvingdemonstrations.
Chef Damaris PhillipsAppearance Date: April 9Chef Kris SiutaCarowinds Executive ChefCarowinds Executive Chef Kris Siuta knew his callingwas to be a chef when he took a culinary class in highschool – and we’re so glad he answered that call.Chef Kris was educated at The Culinary Institute ofAmerica in New York and while at the CIA, he wasfortunate to work in some of New York City’s mostfamous restaurants, including Daniele’s, Tavern onthe Green and Tribeca Grill. After graduation heworked for the famous Greenbrier Resort in WestVirginia and afterward opened a tremendouslysuccessful bakery and café, Delightfully Yours, alsoin West Virginia. He then joined Raleigh GeneralHospital in Beckley, West Virginia, as Executive Chefand earned tremendous recognition for the institution,winning the Best Single Course and Best Teamworkwinner of the 2014 Annual West Virginia Cast IronCook-Off – extremely unusual for a hospital nutritionservices department. We are continually amazed by theabsolutely stunning creations coming from his kitchen,and we can’t wait to share them with you.Impressing judges with her freshtake on Southern cuisine, andwinning over the audience withher impeccable charm, Southernspitfire Damaris Phillips outlasted11 rival competitors to win season 9of FOOD NETWORK STAR. Now, Damaris celebratesthe relationship between food and love on her showSOUTHERN AT HEART, currently in its fifth season onFood Network.Chef Alyssa GorelickAppearance Dates: April 10, 16 and 30Growing up in Charlotte, NC ChefAlyssa has been involved withcooking nearly her entire life. A2005 graduate of the Art Instituteof Charlotte, Alyssa started and ranher own catering company while inschool. In 2011, she was named the opening ExecutiveChef of Fern, which was named Best New Restaurant inCharlotte later that year. In 2013, Chef Alyssa openedChef Alyssa’s Kitchen inside of Atherton Market inSouth End. In 2015, it was named Best Cooking Classby Charlotte Magazine. Currently, Chef Alyssa can beseen cooking weekly on local TV stations in Charlotte.In 2016, Chef Alyssa launched a product line ofsandwich spreads and dips: Rosemary-Chili Mustardand Champagne Tomato Jam. For more information onChef Alyssa please visit www.chefalyssaskitchen.com
Chef Jason “Jay Z”Ziobrowski, CECAppearance Date: April 17, 23, May 1Chef Jay Z works personally withcustomers to help them capitalizeon the singular qualities ofInHarvest products to increasesales and satisfaction. A graduateof Johnson & Wales University who is certified asan executive chef (CEC) by the American CulinaryFederation, he focuses heavily on recipe developmentbased on existing and forecasted menu trends,customer demand and seasonal and regionalingredients. What’s more, Chef Jay Z taps the powerof InHarvest’s exotic and heirloom grains, grain blends,beans and legumes to stimulate all of the senses.Taste Of The Carolinas SponsorsCarowinds is proud to be partnered with the followingcompanies and organizations for this year’s Taste of theCarolinas event:Chef Jay Z has a deep commitment to fostering childnutrition. To that end, he regularly volunteers his timeand knowledge to teach school-age kids the ABCsof eating healthfully so they’ll grow up to be healthyadults. Indeed, Chef Jay Z has often been lauded for histireless work by the ACF’s Move to Schools / Chef andChild Foundation.Join the social conversation by sharing photosand more from this event using #TasteCarolina.
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Rose Room (located in the Carowinds Grove next to the North Main Gate) with wine or craft beer experts. For pricing and to purchase your tickets, visit the Taste of the Carolinas Welcome Center & Sales Booth on the day of your visit. Requires an additional fee. You must be 21 years of
