Biltmore's Past Inspires Executive Chef Don Spear
The next time you sit down to a meal at the Stable Café, tip your hat to Executive Chef Don Spear. A Johnson & Wales University graduate, he works hard to ensure the menu features good food and a unique blend of flavors. Chef Spear is dedicated to the estate's field-to-table program—a system that provides estate restaurants with meat and produce from Biltmore's farms and gardens. He serves only estate-raised beef and uses greens from Biltmore's Kitchen Garden in all the salads.
For culinary inspiration, Chef Spear turns to the past and local traditions. He often refers to Biltmore's archives when creating seasonal and special menus. However, when it comes to his extensive smokehouse menu, he defers to North Carolina's grand legacy of barbecue. He smokes the meat at Biltmore and uses his signature bourbon barbecue sauce, resulting in a tender dish that has become a guest favorite. Sample his tasty creations the next time you enjoy a meal at the Stable Café.