Dine with us in our beautiful dining rooms with views of Mt. Pisgah!

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality students offer different types of dining experiences in the fall and spring semesters. These productions are staged by the students to gain real world experience while still in school. Productions are held in the Magnolia Building and Fernihurst Building dining rooms on the A-B Tech campus. 

Fall Semester

The Department of Culinary Arts and Hospitality looks forward to hosting our many friends both new and old for autumn dining.  We will again be offering our popular International and American Regional menus.  It will be our pleasure to offer you this popular dining experience in the lovely dining rooms of both Magnolia and Fernihurst.

 We will start off lunch with three weeks of international buffets and then follow that with international a la carte lunches.  These lunches will feature gourmet sandwiches and entrees, accompanied by appetizers, desserts and beverages, all inclusive.  Prices range from $10.95 to $11.95 plus tax, depending on entrée choice.  Lunch will be served in Magnolia at 12:00, 12:30 and 1:00 for parties of two to six persons.

 Evening guests have a choice of buffets in Magnolia or a la carte dinners in Fernihurst.  The buffets will include appetizers, soup, salads, entrées, side dishes, desserts and beverages.  The price will be approximately $14.95, plus tax.  Seatings for the buffet in Magnolia are at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00 for parties of two to eight persons.

 The a la carte dinners in Fernihurst offer a choice of three appetizers, six entrées and three desserts representing the weekly themed cuisine, plus coffee or tea.  The price will be based on the entrée of choice and includes all three courses.  The prices will range from approximately $ 13.95 to $ 14.95, plus tax.  Seatings for the a la carte dinners in Fernihurst are at 6:00 and 6:30 for parties of two to six persons. 

 Reservations are required and may be made by either calling or emailing Lee Sokol between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon on the Monday of the week you would like to dine.  (Phone: 254-1921 x244; email: lsokol@abtech.edu.)  If we have room for your reservation, Lee will call or email you that afternoon.  Please be aware that in order to increase the amount of experience our students gain during these lunches and dinners, we will take reservations for only a limited number of parties smaller than four. 

 Also please be aware that we do not accept credit cards.  Payment can be made with cash or check.  Thank you for your support of A-B Tech Hospitality Education; we look forward to serving you. 

 Autumn Schedule of Cuisines 

             Date                                        Cuisine                                

            September 2                             Italian

            September 9                             Mediterranean and Spanish

            September 16                           Southern and Cajun

            September 23                           Southwestern 

            September 30                           Japanese and Thai

            October 7                                 Caribbean

            October 14                               College closed for Fall Break

            October 21                               California and Pacific Northwest

            October 28                               Chinese  No dinner service.

            November 4                             South American

            November 11                           College Function.  No public service.

            November 18                           Harvest Buffet.  No lunch service.  Dinner is buffet only. 

            November 25                           College closed.  Happy Thanksgiving!

            December 2                             German and Austrian

            December 9                             French

Click for September 9 menu.

 Spring Semester

Express Lunches

The upscale lunch is designed as a quick and moderately priced lunch alternative. Guests may choose from a creative selection of sandwiches, pastas, and entree salads. All of the plates are complete meals, paired with a soup and beverage, for a complete experience. Desserts are available for an additional charge.

Classical Dinners

Elegant five-course prix fixe dinners with wine are the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Department's most exciting culinary offering. The evening consists of some of the finest food and service available anywhere in Western North Carolina. This is an excellent chance to treat yourself to a luxurious evening out. The dinner lasts around two hours, so bring your appetite and prepare to be pampered and delighted.

Summer Semester

Our restaurant is closed during the summer as our students spend the semester in internships.

Further Information

For reservations, menus and further information on our productions, contact Lee Sokol at lsokol@abtech.edu.