HIGHLANDS, NC-The Old Edwards Hospitality Group is pleased to announce a very special event in November at The Farm. Vintus Importers will present an evening of exceptional international wines paired with a five-course dinner. Reception is at 6:00 PM and dinner will begin at 6:30 PM.

Old Edwards Executive Chef Nathaniel Waugaman will prepare a savory five-course dinner paired with Vintus Importers’ fine wines. The dinner is $169 per person, inclusive. Seating is limited. Overnight accommodations at The Inn or Lodge are available at a special rate of $185, plus tax for this event.

The menu with paired wines is as follows:
Preserved Lemon Veal Sausage Ravioli, Fall Pear Soup, Matsutake Mushroom, Fresh Ricotta
Bruno Paillard Brut, Premiere Cuvee NV, France

Thyme Glazed Cod, Braised Apple and Fennel, Lardon, Pernod Cream
Nicolas Joly Clos de la Sacres 2003, Loire Valley

Pan Roast Breast of Pheasant, Roast Butternut, Pheasant Velouté
Picholine Olive and Foie Gras Tortellini
Schiopetto Pinot Bianco, Collio, Friuli, Italy

Barolo Braised Veal Osso Bucco, Saffron Risotto
Wilted Brussels Sprouts, Cipollini Onions
Lodovico Antinori Insoglio 2004, Tuscany, Italy

Chef’s House Made Cheese Sampling, Almond Stuffed Dates
Quince Chutney, Rustic Bread
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2001, Piedmont of Italy

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is located at 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741, 828-526-8008 or 1-866-526-8008. The Old Edwards Hospitality Group, LLC, founded in 2003, includes the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Farm special events facility, Acorns retail shop; The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn, Old Creek Lodge, Rib Shack, The Laundry and Dry Cleaners at Old Edwards Inn and Miss Priss-Charlotte at Stonecrest.

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is a AAA-Four Diamond award winner; a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America and a member of Boutique-the newest brand within Preferred Hotel Group. The property is a Recommended Hotel in Condé Nast Johansens 2005 and 2006 Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts Guide and was nominated for Most Excellent Inn 2006. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden received Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence in 2005 and 2006.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth McDonald
McDonald Media
404-822-3788 or lizzie@mcdonald-media.com