The Star-Crossed Spritz from Seabird and the South East Saigon from Catch.
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From left: Chef Keith Rhodes and Angela Rhodes of Catch, Wilmington, NC and Beaches’ Kim Hufham, president and CEO; Shawn Braden, executive vice president of marketing and strategy; and Connie Nelson, director of communications and public relations, and chef Dean Neff of Seabird.
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Crispy chicken oysters with dark roux and sambal prepared by chef Dean Neff.
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Chef Keith Rhodes garnishes the seafood boudin balls, consisting of catfish, shrimp, crab, Carolina gold rice, and Creole spices.
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Crispy skin North Carolina trout topped with leek vinaigrette and smoked trout roe, served with she-crab cheddar grits and truffle scrambled eggs prepared by chef Rhodes and a savory braised lamb neck stew with spring garlic, peas, and potato pastry crust prepared by chef Neff.
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Hummingbird cake with passionfruit and citrus marmalade and candied black walnuts prepared by chef Neff.
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