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Southern National Pop Up at Sunset Pointe
On Monday, March 13, Pete Blohme of Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina is welcoming the award-winning trio of upcoming Dauphin Street restaurant, Southern National, for a truly special dining experience. For one night only, restaurateur Reggie Washington, chef Duane Nutter and beverage director Tiffanie Barriere will take over the back porch of Sunset Pointe to offer guests a taste of what's to come! This exclusive, four-course dinner will highlight signature dishes from the soon-to-open Southern National and give guests the opportunity to meet and mingle with the team. For $70 per person (including tax & gratuity), guests will enjoy passed welcome snacks and cocktails, followed by a seated four course dinner with pairings, all outdoors and overlooking Fly Creek Marina. Sunset Pointe will remain open to the public to offer regular dinner service inside the restaurant.
WHAT:Southern National Pop Up at Sunset Pointe
WHEN:6 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017
WHERE:Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
831 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
MENU:
WELCOME SNACKS
Pete's Grouper Bites
remoulade sauce
D's Ranch Fried Chicken
creole ranch sauce
FIRST COURSE
Arugula & Golden Beet Salad
avocado, pickled fennel, pecan vinaigrette
SECOND COURSE
Toasted Barley Risotto
poached gulf oyster, bourbon raisin, arugula
THIRD COURSE
Kentuckyaki Braised Short Ribs
yukon potatoes, broccoli puree, asparagus, citrus onion sauce
FOURTH COURSE
Mamma's Vanilla Pound Cake
spiced strawberries, cream cheese frosting
Southern National is slated to open in April of 2017 in the Mobile Arts District, just across from the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 360 Dauphin Street. Offering globally-inspired drinks and fare, Southern National will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays. For more information, please visit southernational.com.
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ABOUT PETE BLOHME
A life-long lover of food, Pete Blohme's fascination with the culinary arts took him all the way to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), where he honed his skills and truly found his passion in the kitchen. Following his graduation from the CIA in 1988, Pete worked in a variety of kitchens--including a position as the executive chef at the University of Alabama!--and soon enough began work on his first ownership project, a restaurant chain with his brother-in-law, Bob Baumhower. Finally after many years in kitchens and restaurants, Pete's dream of opening his own restaurant came true: he opened Panini Pete's Cafe and Bakeshop in Fairhope, Alabama in February of 2006. Since then, Panini Pete and his delicious food have made headlines across Alabama and the United States. Pete has been featured on shows like Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, and Guy's Big Bite on the Food Network, as well as CMT's Sweet Home Alabama. Pete has also gone on tour with Guy Fieri's Traveling Roadshow, traversing the United States and Canada for some of the best eats out there. Pete also hosts a web series called Small Town Flavor, available for viewing on YouTube! Outside of overseeing operations at various Panini Pete's locations, Pete is a founding member of the MESSLORDS, a group that visits various military bases in the United States and abroad, with the intention of providing entertainment, education, and fun to boost the morale of those in the United States Armed Services. Pete and his team of Messlords offer cooking demos, culinary shows, entertainment, and of course good eats to the men and women who selflessly serve our country.
ABOUT EXECUTIVE CHEF DUANE NUTTER
Nutter began his culinary career in 1994, studying under well-respected Chef Daryl Evans at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. Nutter went on to work at the Ritz Carlton in Palm Beach, Fla. before making his next big move in 2004 to Louisville, Kentucky's Seelbach Hilton's Oakroom. The Oakroom is one of only 48 AAA Five-Diamond restaurants in the world. Nutter became chef de cuisine and received incredible reviews, especially on his complex interpretations of seemingly simple dishes. He continually enjoys surprising guests with new twists on old favorites. In 2006, Nutter was invited to compete on the Food Network's Iron Chef America and he cooked at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City the following year. He has been praised in a variety of highly-regarded publications such as Garden & Gun, Men's Journal, Delta Sky Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Details.
In 2008, with a new vision and challenge in mind, Nutter accepted the position as One Flew South's executive chef and used his imaginative execution to blend southern ingredients with world travel influences into the dishes for the first upscale travel-dining restaurant in the world's busiest airport. Diners at One Flew South enjoy spirited global fare featuring premium ingredients from regional farmers and purveyors. Additionally, the restaurant serves clever cocktails and an exceptional to-go menu.
In 2016, Nutter will relocate to Mobile, Ala. to open Southern National with restaurateur and friend, Reggie Washington. Slated to open this April, Nutter looks forward to offering Mobile a taste of his award-winning 'Southern National' cuisine. In addition to his innovative culinary talent, Nutter has a knack for his hobby as a standup comedian. He was a semi-finalist in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots and was known around Atlanta as the hilarious Mad Chef. These days, Nutter will occasionally perform in a comedy club, but spends most of his time mastering his ability in the kitchen.
ABOUT RESTAURATEUR REGGIE WASHINGTON
Washington was lured at an early age into the culinary world when his passion for the industry and food was recognized. He has shaped his style and depth of knowledge in the industry for over 24 years. With a wealth of culinary and operational experience, Washington introduced his talent and level of service to One Flew South, Marriott Marquis, Colony Square Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Atlanta Hyatt Regency and as Executive chef to the first family of Alabama Governor Fob James. Additionally, Washington held the honor of combining his rich passion for southern-inspired cuisine and southern hospitality to guests at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga. as Executive chef at Club Magnolia. In the spring of 2017, Washington looks forward to returning to his hometown of Mobile, Ala. to open his newest venture, Southern National.
ABOUT BEVERAGE DIRECTOR TIFFANIE BARRIERE
Tiffanie Barriere has overseen and operated the award-winning beverage program at One Flew South in the busiest airport in the world. One Flew South has been hailed as one of the best airport bars by press outlets such as Esquire, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. One Flew South's cocktail program showcases a modern and Southern approach to classic, prohibition-era cocktails, created using fresh ingredients, house made mixers and quality liquors. Tiffanie's commitment to service and the customer's unique drinking experience provides an unforgettable experience for all who take shelter from their travels at the One Flew South bar and James Beard has agreed twice with nominations in the best service category.
Tiffanie is an active member of Atlanta's dynamic cocktail scene and is often known by her nickname The Drinking Coach due to her passion for and knowledge of spirits and their history. Previously secretary of the Atlanta chapter of the United States Bartender's Guild, a member of the Southern Foodways Alliance, and frequently in cocktail challenge events and festivals around Atlanta, GA and the Southeast, smiles and great service is indeed the intention in Tiffanie's every pour. In the spring of 2017, Barriere will relocated to Mobile, Ala. to open the highly anticipated Southern National with Chef Duane Nutter and restaurateur Reggie Washington.
ABOUT PORT CITY HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC
In summer of 2016, restaurateur Reggie Washington and chef Duane Nutter founded Port City Hospitality, LLC. A sector of the Atlanta-based Lush Life Group, Port City Hospitality will open its first restaurant, Southern National, in Mobile, Ala. this spring. Dedicated to the culture, flavors and hospitality of the south, Port City Hospitality combines Washington's 24 years of culinary and operational experience with chef Nutter's trail-blazing cuisine to provide exceptional dining experiences in Mobile and beyond.
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LocationSunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina (View)
831 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
United States
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