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DECEMBER 31st
Make a toast to the New Year with this elevated package that includes dinner for two at 1856 – Culinary Residence, followed by a celebration on The Rooftop at The Laurel Hotel & Spa. Enjoy an evening under the stars around warm fire pits and a lively dance floor with music from a lively DJ. Everything leads up to a grand Champagne toast at midnight with stunning views of Samford Hall as your background.
Here’s to a wonderful night and a fantastic New Year!
Take the Elevator Home!
Experiencing 1856 – Culinary Residence is the perfect opportunity to extend an already exceptional dinner into the perfect weekend in Auburn! The Laurel Hotel & Spa entrance is just around the corner in the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. Treat yourself to the most luxurious stay on The Plains.
NOVEMBER 23rd, 3:00pm
Make this year truly memorable with our annual Thanksgiving Tasting Menu Experience. Our team is thrilled to prepare an incredible Thanksgiving-inspired tasting menu that will allow you to eat, drink, relax and simply enjoy a special evening with your loved ones. Don’t miss the chance to savor this specially curated menu by our 2023 – 2024 Chef in Residence, Ford Fry.
NOVEMBER 1oth – NOVEMBER 12th
The Epicurean Experience is the ultimate package of specially curated moments to immerse yourself in the world of food, wine and mixology. Join world renowned chefs for a cooking demonstration and lunch in the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center along with wine education and tastings from our own Master Sommelier in Residence, Thomas Price. The itinerary is filled with education, enjoyment and of course, exceptional food. You will return home from an Epicurean Experience filled with great memories.
NOVEMBER 9th, 6:00 pm
Join us in celebrating Fall with a whiskey dinner featuring four Uncle Nearest expressions, 1856-Culinary Residence’s signature cocktails, and an 8-course tasting menu curated by Chef-in-Residence Ford Fry.
We are thrilled to announce that Victoria Eady Butler, 5th Generation Master Blender and the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, who has been honored as the three-time Master Blender of the Year, and Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest will be joining us for this exciting event.
An Urban Summer Retreat
Indulge yourself in luxury by avoiding the crowds and escaping to our urban retreat at The Laurel Hotel & Spa and 1856 – Culinary Residence. The Summer Escape package includes a $100 incidental hotel credit, 20% discount on up to two spa treatments and a rooftop infused summer cocktail upon arrival. Two-night minimum stay required. Rounding out the weekend with a dinner experience makes for the perfect weekend.
A Special Month of Renowed Guest Chefs
Summer is heating up in Auburn, and we’re not talking about weather. We’re talking about the powerhouse lineup of Chefs that will be visiting 1856-Culinary Residence for a special LIMITED ENGAGEMENT month of menus and culinary artistry that will light up the summer!
Chef Chris Hastings (Hot & Hot Fish Club – Birmingham, AL) Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8 and Tuesday & Wednesday, July 11 & 12
Chef Rob McDaniel (Helen – Birmingham, AL) Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15
Chef Chris Hathcock (Recently, Husk Restaurant – Savannah, GA) Tuesday, July 18 – Thursday, August 3
TASTING MENU EXPERIENCE
May 14th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us this Mother’s Day for a memorable lunch with the ones you love. This specially curated four course tasting menu experience is one you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned into our social pages for the reveal of our unique menu!
TASTING MENU EXPERIENCE
April 9th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring is in the air!
Join us this Easter Sunday for a memorable lunch with the ones you love. This specially curated tasting menu experience is one you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned into our social pages for the reveal of our unique menu!
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Ultimate Romantic Getaway Experience!
Treat your most special someone to the perfect romantic Valentine’s getaway with our special limited package.
~ Romantic overnight accommodations ~
~ Sunset experience on The Rooftop
featuring an oyster display & special sparkling cocktail ~
~ Dinner for two at 1856 – Culinary Residence ~
~ Send off brunch in The Library ~
Wednesday, February 8th at 6:00pm
1856- Culinary Residence Master Sommelier, Thomas Price, will go head-to-head against Master Sommelier, Emmanuel Kemiji. Who will win? Join us and vote through each course as these two duke it out in a duel pairing through the seven course tasting menu crafted by our Chef in Residence, Tyler Lyne. See the special one night menu here, but the pairings will not be revealed until the day of at the Battle dinner!
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DINNER
Tuesday – Saturday
5:30 pm – 9 pm
LUNCH
Tuesday – Saturday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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