Events
Dec 24 - Dec 25 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner in Herons

Spend time with family and friends instead of the kitchen this Christmas. Herons is pleased to present its Christmas schedule.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner: Four course prix-fixe menu with choices, seatings starting from 5:30pm, $80 per person, $25 per child.
Reservations for Christmas can be made by calling 919-447-4000. To view the Christmas Eve and Day Dinner menu, click here.
Christmas Menu:
First Course
Lobster-Parsnip Bisque
Sun-chokes, Roasted Almonds, Vanilla-Brown Butter
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Truffle, Parmesan, Hazelnuts
Palmetto Quail
Smoked Gala Apples, Maple Bacon, Black Walnut Hash
Seared Scallops
Cauliflower Chowder, Ham Hock, Capers, Cranberries
Second Course
Blue Crab Salad
Granny Smith Apple, Celery Root, Frisée, Tarragon Vinaigrette
Farm Lettuce
Poached Seckle Pear, Blue Cheese, Spiced Honey Vinaigrette
Umstead Signature Caesar
Parmesan Crackers, Fresh White Anchovy, Crispy Organic Egg
Main Course
Roast Pheasant
Purple Yam, Maple Onions, Date Butter, Winter Fruit Compote
Seared Halibut
Crimson Lentils, Oyster Mushrooms, Buttered Ham Broth
Wood Grilled Beef Filet
Aged Sherry Barbecue, Abalone Mushrooms, Potato Gratin
“Hoppin’ John”
Heirloom Beans, Carolina Rice, Pepper Jam, Cheddar Cracker
Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Brown Sugar Caramel, Cardamom-Date Ice Cream, Orange-Buttermilk Mousse
Bouche De Noel
Chestnut Butter, Brownie, Smoked Vanilla Mousse, Chocolate Chantilly
Chocolate Fruit Cake
Brandied Cherry, Candied Salted Nuts, Bourbon Sabayon, Egg Nog Ice Cream
Please select one menu item from each course

