Burntshirt Vineyards Hendersonville has announced the Oct 7th Grand Opening of their impressive new restaurant, Vintner’s Table, but if you can’t wait, they’re quietly running a soft opening, open to the public. Go with the understanding that they’ve set up a pretty big restaurant, bar, tasting bar from scratch and are still working out a few kinks. They’re probably dealing with the same staff shortage as every other restaurant.
Our friends went for lunch this past Thursday and had such a great meal, they asked if my husband and I wanted to go back with them for dinner on Friday.
“Vintner’s Table provides four separate menus for your dining convenience: a full Dinner Menu and Lunch Menu available at the restaurant, a Terrace Menu offering small bites and appetizers on the extended patio sections, and a Children’s Menu available throughout the serving area.” BurntshirtVineyards
We had the pleasure of meeting Executive Chef Paul Caricato. Loved how excited he was about the huge kitchen and his menu. The kitchen IS huge – and everything is still shiny and new. Chef Caricato was nice enough to give me a tour.
MY TAKE
Vintner’s Table is very good now, and will be GREAT – after they find their legs.
- All pasta is made in-house. You can tell.
- The menu isn’t extensive, but there’s enough variety that you should be able to find multiple dishes you’ll like. Not sure if they’ll expand it or not.
- Two of us ordered the 6 oz Filet Mignon entrée. They were both cooked beyond medium rare (as ordered), but were delicious nontheless. On second thought, I’m wondering if they were cooked correctly, but there was an issue getting them out of the kitchen in a timely manner, like lingering under a warmer or something that caused continued “cooking”?
- If they haven’t changed the menu yet, they don’t have Tartuffo, but DEFINITELY get the chocolate mousse caramel cake they’re serving in its place. It’s completely melt-in-your-mouth fabulous!
- There were a few minor glitches during our meal, but I’m confident they’ll be smoothed out by their grand opening.
- We love Burntshirt wines, but it’s nice to have a choice. They’re also serving up cocktails at Vintner’s Table.
- If you like to linger over your meal, the wood seats might start talking to you.
- The biggest challenge will be the noise level inside, especially when there are more than a few tables occupied. We were able to talk more easily after the large party of about 12 next to us left. It’s not going to be easy to fix that while staying true to the lodge-like interior design. It’s all hard surfaces, top to bottom. Hope they can figure it out.
- I’m looking forward to a meal with a glass of wine on the large covered patio in warm weather. For now, maybe a table in front of the also large fireplace.
Bottom line – you should go, enjoy the food & wine, and support what is ultimately going to be a Hendersonville jewel.
Burntshirt Vineyards
Vintner’s Table
2695 Sugarloaf Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-2402
Look foward to all reading this newsletter
I think you might be right re: the filets being overdone. It did take a long time for the food to come out. The day before, our food came out lightning quick! I think that large party during dinner probably caused some backups. They’ll figure it out. 😊
I have opened many Restaurants over the years not one have had all perfect especially before being open at least a Month. 👍. Will be fine I’m sure.
True, Ray. Don’t think there’s ever been a restaurant opening that’s been perfect. Not any I know of, anyway. Vintner’s Table is off to a great start, though. They’ll be great after a short “shake out”.