Located at the prestigious Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, the Fairview Dining Room is the city’s only AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant. The Inn is also a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond rating.
To further enhance its premier dining experience, the Fairview has assembled an extensive wine list featuring 250 varieties of the world’s finest vintages. French, Italian and American wines comprise the wine collection, which consistently receives the Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. |
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By Tom Crosby
(May 2008) Located at the prestigious Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, the Fairview Dining Room is the city’s only AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant. The Inn is also a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond rating.
The Fairview is locally, regionally and nationally renowned for its seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine, exceptional service, extensive wine list and glorious vistas of the prestigious Robert Trent Jones-designed Duke University Golf Course.
Named after the impressive Victorian-style mansion built by Washington Duke in the late 1800s, the restaurant is surrounded by rolling hills and tall Carolina loblolly pine trees and exudes a warm English country inn atmosphere. Executive Chef Jason Cunningham leads the talented culinary staff that creates the restaurant’s award-winning fare. Cunningham has extensive experience in Four Diamond establishments, including The Wheatleigh Hotel and Blantyre, both in Lenox, Massachusetts.
 To delight and engage the most discriminating of palates, Cunningham utilizes locally grown foods and pairs these delicacies with the finest ingredients from around the world. The Fairview is perfectly appointed with English antiques and fine paintings and boasts decorative fabrics and carpets in rich hues that enhance the luxurious dining experience. Its outdoor terrace is the ideal place to enjoy both the extraordinary cuisine and the region’s fine weather.
To further enhance its premier dining experience, the Fairview has assembled an extensive wine list featuring 250 varieties of the world’s finest vintages. Forty of these esteemed labels are available by the glass. French, Italian and American wines comprise the wine collection, which consistently receives the Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence.
 Afternoon Tea
A fantastic way to unwind after a day of shopping or meetings, the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club serves Afternoon Tea in the Fairview Dining Room, Tuesday through Sunday on the half hour from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required.
- The Classic Tea: Choose from a wide selection of teas from Taylor's of Harrogate, established 1886. Served with a variety of tea sandwiches, fresh homemade scones and a variety of handcrafted sweets.
- The Tea Royale: The Classic Tea served with a glass of French champagne or mimosa.
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Classic eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, wild Scottish salmon, shrimp and grits and roasted pork tenderloin are just a few of the choices available on the Fairview’s brunch menu. Entrée prices range from $23 to $45 and include an appetizer and dessert.
Breakfast
This first of the day meal boasts more than 18 different cooked items, a varied assortment of breads, cereals, fresh fruits, juices, coffees and omelets. Breakfast prices range from $8 to $14.
Lunch
Local favorites include the Washington Duke shrimp and corn chowder and the Fairview jumbo lump crab cake served with fried green tomatoes, lemon parsley sauce and chipotle aïoli. Menu choices include soups, salads and entrees ranging from $6 to $19.
 Dinner
The Fairview’s dinner menu offers salads and small gourmet dishes from $6 to $17 with main courses ranging from $20 to $35 for a grilled 8-ounce certified Angus beef filet mignon accompanied by whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and served with either a Stilton fondue or cabernet reduction.
Tasting menus feature additional seasonal delights from the culinary staff. The Fairview’s sommelier is on hand to assist diners in selecting the perfect wine pairings to complement their fare.
Dessert
The Fairview’s extensive dessert menu offers treats such as Meyer lemon crème brulée and Madagascar vanilla soufflé, home-churned ice creams and sorbets with fresh berries and artisanal cheese plates. Dessert prices range from $8 to $12. Coffee, tea, brandy, cognac, sherry, port, dessert wine and Maderia are available.
Bull Durham Bar
The relaxed, intimate atmosphere at the Bull Durham Bar provides the perfect place to unwind and enjoy cocktails, hearty fare and gourmet delights after a round of golf or harried business day. A full lunch menu is offered and a light menu is available throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy golf course views from their table. Comfortable seating is available by the fireplace or at the bar. (Updated May 2008).
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