Flight Savor Fare

Chef Rob has created a gourmet chicken pot pie. Sounds like an oxymoron but it is comfort food and delicately tasty at the same time. A very hard mark to hit, I think, because I cannot abide when “they” add lobster to good old fashioned macaroni and cheese. I think the secret is in the [...]

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Werther’s Original 1 oz Crown 1 oz butterscotch schnapps splash of cream chocolate shavings Appletini Need recipe from Wendi Raztini 1.25 oz Absolut Raspberry .25 oz Chambord splash of sour After Dinner Mint 1 oz white creme de cacao 1 oz green creme de menthe splash of cream chocolate shavings

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Chef Rob Keener and Sam Neill, Flight’s charismatic owner, haved bowed to the request of several ladies and added more small plates to the menu. My favorite is the BBQ ribs plate, about 4 to a serving, that complement a salad and make for a satisfying dinner for a smaller appetite. If you’ve never tried [...]

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Summertime = watermelon, blackberries, peaches! Peach Perfect 1 part Grey Goose Vanilla Vodka (Grey Goose is the only vanilla vodka that uses the real deal) 1 part cranberry juice 1 part tequila 1 part white peach puree vanilla stick Chill a cocktail glass with ice or in the freezer. Pour Absolut vanilla, cranberry juice, tequila [...]

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You are invited! Flight Wood Grill and The Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company present an evening to remember featuring the cuisine of Executive Chef Rob Keener and wine and olive oil tastings from the Cohn Winery. Space is limited! Call 828-694-1030 to make a reservation with your credit card. Cost: $65 plus tax and [...]

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I haven’t had it yet, but Don Jennings says Rob’s barbeque ribs are up there with the best. Also new is the blueberry cobbler and pasta dish of the day and a vegetarian entree of the day.

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Chef Rob Keener will be featured on WLOS’ noonish cooking show. Rather than focus on the recipes used at Flight, Rob chose to present the recipes he makes at home for his family. Here’s a favorite: QUICK CARNE ASADA TACOS.pdf

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Yum. My favorite thing on the new menu. Also, there’s a refreshing salad with strawberries. Dale Salvaggio , a regular at Flight with husband, Steve, told me she had crabcakes the other night that were the best she’d ever had and mentioned that she’d had many from good restaurants over the years. Thanks, Dale!

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Pick up the latest (free) issue of Carolina Home and Garden and see Chef Rob in startling close-up with his version of NC trout, a favorite at Flight. The recipe is included in the article, modified for home use. You do know that chefs don’t whip out that 1/4 teaspoon ever, don’t you? CH&G is [...]

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Flight always keeps the core menu — applewood grill selections, but Executive Chef Rob Keener spruces it up with seasonal offerings. You’ll read it here first! Or maybe not. Might be on Rob’s blog first.

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