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1856 – Culinary Residence is an upscale teaching restaurant, named after the year of Auburn University’s founding, anchoring the first floor of the new Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. Students in THE Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY work under the guidance of the Chef in Residence to prepare and serve an à la carte lunch menu and tasting menu format during dinner service. Our Chef in Residence works alongside our Ithaka Hospitality Partners team as well as Auburn University faculty and staff to create a unique restaurant concept, providing a one-of-a-kind, ever-changing culinary experience for students and restaurant guests alike.
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.
We do not have a dress code. Many of our guests dress up for the occasion, but wear whatever will make you most comfortable.
1856-Culinary Residence is a small, intimate restaurant. We do not admit children under the age of 12 to dine in the restaurant. Children’s menus cannot be accommodated.
Chef Joël Antunes works alongside our Ithaka Hospitality Partners team as well as Auburn University’s culinary science faculty to create a unique restaurant concept, providing an ever-changing culinary experience for students as well as clientele in a beautiful, intimate environment, with vegetables, produce and herbs coming from an operational rooftop garden looking out over Auburn University.
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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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Experience an unforgettable evening at 1856 – Culinary Residence as we welcome legendary Chef Norman Van Aken for an exclusive event, The Art of The Plate.
Renowned as the “Founding Father of New World Cuisine,” Van Aken has shaped the culinary world with his innovative fusion of Latin, Caribbean, Asian, American, and African flavors.
A James Beard honoree and celebrated author, he continues to inspire the next generation of chefs through education and philanthropy.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to savor the artistry of one of America’s most influential culinary pioneers!
*Chef Van Aken will only be in person Friday evening, however we will still offer his menu on Saturday
Experience an unforgettable evening at 1856 – Culinary Residence as we welcome legendary Chef Norman Van Aken for an exclusive event, The Art of The Plate.
Renowned as the “Founding Father of New World Cuisine,” Van Aken has shaped the culinary world with his innovative fusion of Latin, Caribbean, Asian, American, and African flavors.
A James Beard honoree and celebrated author, he continues to inspire the next generation of chefs through education and philanthropy.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to savor the artistry of one of America’s most influential culinary pioneers!
Experience an unforgettable evening at 1856 – Culinary Residence as we welcome legendary Chef Norman Van Aken for an exclusive event, The Art of The Plate.
Renowned as the “Founding Father of New World Cuisine,” Van Aken has shaped the culinary world with his innovative fusion of Latin, Caribbean, Asian, American, and African flavors.
A James Beard honoree and celebrated author, he continues to inspire the next generation of chefs through education and philanthropy.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to savor the artistry of one of America’s most influential culinary pioneers!
*Chef Van Aken will only be in person Friday evening, however we will still offer his menu on Saturday
