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Crippen’s Country Inn and Restaurant In Blowing Rock, NC
Welcomes New Executive Chef
Born and bred in the NC mountains, Chef Stan Chamberlain brings fresh energy and dynamic food to the cornerstone of the Blowing Rock dining scene.
Blowing Rock, NC
(July 13, 2011) -- Just off Main Street in Blowing Rock, NC, cool breezes waft across the front porch at the signature baby blue inn. Founded by Jimmy Crippen in 1994, the restaurant was the first fine dining restaurant in the area and anchors every list of High Country must-taste dining destinations. Jimmy Crippen is proud to introduce his new executive chef, Stan Chamberlain, to the steady stream of food enthusiasts who come through his doors.
The friendly mountain inn just minutes from Boone, NC draws visitors from across North Carolina. Summer homeowners from Georgia and Florida and fulltime residents alike pride themselves on being “regulars” here. The charming village of Blowing Rock, NC is known for its high-end boutique shopping, fine food and breathtaking scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
About Chef Stan
Stan Chamberlain was born in Asheville, NC. His grandfather owned the renowned Bill Stanley’s Barbecue and Bluegrass in Asheville, and Stan grew up in that toe-tapping atmosphere, helping with catering gigs at a young age. While in college at Appalachian State University, he worked in nearby restaurants every summer. Although he graduated with a major in biology, Stan answered the fulltime call of the kitchen and worked at Crippen’s and Storie Street Grille in Blowing Rock and Morels in Banner Elk, NC. Now, at age 28, Stan assumes the executive chef mantle for the first time at Crippen’s.
“Our customers expect to leave feeling
very
satisfied,” Stan explains. “Jimmy brings the ladies into the restaurant on his arm and seats the tables personally. He makes every guest feel special. I want to do that with the food. So many of our customers have traveled to come here. I want their dinner to be worth the trip.
“I grew up in the mountains. I didn’t relocate from a big city to cook here. Every recipe means something to me. They’re tied to my memories and my experiences.”
About the Food
Chef Stan features the local ingredients he grew up with (he remembers first cooking collard greens at his grandmother’s side) and christens them with clean, classic combinations. Last week, a
cornmeal-dusted, pan-fried trout was paired with creamed cauliflower, collard greens and a creamy red-eye gravy sauce
.
While Stan plays from a mostly Southern repertoire, he lets the ingredients determine the tempo of the ever-changing menu. “If I get a great piece of tuna, I’m going to cook it rare and serve it with mashed sweet potatoes and plantain and a hot and sour banana sauce,” he says.
This week, you might be tempted by his
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Caramelized South Carolina Peaches.
About Crippen’s Country Inn and Restaurant
Cradled in the charming, well-heeled village of Blowing Rock, NC, Crippen’s is THE place for High Country fine dining. Owner Jimmy Crippen is beloved for his ebullient, welcoming personality and his commitment to five-star service to clientele from across the Southeast.
The restaurant, bar and lounge were renovated in May and outdoor dining space was expanded to welcome guests this summer
. Come find your favorite spot at Crippen’s.
For more information, visit
www.crippens.com
or find them on Facebook. Or look up our reviews on Yelp.com and TripAdvisor.com.
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239 Sunset Drive
Jimmy Crippen
Carolyn Crippen
Chef Stan Chamberlain
GM Sharon Walker
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