Be sure to say hello, and if you have questions on anything and everything Never Blue, ask away. She’s new General Manager and Chef de Cuisine Casey Maness, and she’ll have the answers.
What’s the big deal about Chef Maness taking over as General Manager and Chef de Cuisine? Since they don’t have to cook all day, do prep work, or manage three Sous Chefs and other staff, owners Jesse and Edson Roque are now free to do more of what they’re really good at – developing and tweaking recipes. It also frees them up to take a more “big picture” approach.
A new team is now in place and more big changes are under way at Never Blue! Chef Jesse Roque (pronounced “RowKay”) outlined both front and back of house improvements that have already happened, or are in the process of happening.
FRONT OF HOUSE
- A new, creative as always, menu is in the works. It should be on your table shortly after Valentine’s Day.
- If you had’t noticed, Never Blue’s take on classic cocktails has been on their menu as of the previous menu revamp. Find them under “Updated Relics”.
- Cooking Classes, Demos, and Special Dinners are in the works.
BACK OF HOUSE
- New employees will be hired only after careful and extensive vetting.
- Staff Team Leaders are in place, and will be involved in training and continuing education.
- Quarterly fun/team building staff activities outside of work have already been taking place and will continue quarterly.
VALENTINE’S DAY & LOVE LOCKDOWN!
Talk about creative! Check out their new Love Lockdown program AND their fabulous Valentine’s Day Menu. See all Never Blue events here. Making a reservation would not be a bad idea!
NOTE: Love Locks will be monitored. Locks that are not associated with a lock purchase or donation will be removed.
Epicurean Notes:
- All members of a party need to be present before that party is seated.
- Get 10% off your bill if 1) you pay with cash, and 2) everyone at the table pays with cash.
Above all, Jesse, Edson, and their team want you to know that they welcome everyone at Never Blue and will do everything possible to make your experience wonderful!
Never Blue
http://www.theneverblue.com/
119 S Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-4646
