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About Chef Kaighn

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Executive Chef Kaighn Raymond has over 23 years of experience with the last 8 years as owner and executive chef of Frogs Leap Public House and 13 of the previous in the Atlanta fine dining scene. Coming to Atlanta directly from the Culinary Institute of America, Kaighn had already reached sous chef level at Chatterley's, a beloved Connecticut bistro recognized by the New York Times and still flourishing today. Chef Kaighn worked his way through CIA gaining exposure to the industry in multiple capacities. Upon graduation from CIA with Dean's List Honors and a high pass on his 5th term practical Kaighn was recruited to the 5th group in Atlanta. Over the next decade Chef Kaighn developed his diverse skills as a highly celebrated Executive Chef in the Atlanta scene at several of the Atlanta's most notable establishments, including Brasserie le Coze, Alon’s, Atlantic Seafood Company, Horseradish Grill, Food 101, La Tavola, The River Room, The Vinings Inn, Pastis and The French American Brasserie. As the Executive Chef at Brasserie Le Coze, his flawless integration of creative, unpretentious cuisine coupled with inspired presentations re-elevated the reputation of the restaurant to one of the hottest in the city. During his years here Chef Kaighn fine tuned his skills under world renowned Chef Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin in New York City . After a long career at the top of the Atlanta fine dining scene, Chef Kaighn followed his dream to Waynesville, NC where he opened his first self owned restaurant: Frogs Leap Public House at 44 Church Street in 2012. FLPH was voted the #1 Restaurant, #1 Food and #1 Service in Western North Carolina by Open Table diners in 2018 and is in the Trip Advisor Hall Of Fame 2018.

Spend Your Holidays With FLPH This Year! We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & New Years Eve. We also can do Christmas parties. Call 828-456-1930.

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FLPH Lunch Menu Preview 11.19.13

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House Smoked Heirloom Turkey Poutine/House Cured Country Ham Gravy

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Creole Shrimp & Grits/Caramelized Onion/Piquillo Peppers/Roasted Andouille Grit Cake/Spicy Sherry Pan Sauce

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Hand Carved House Cured Balsam Gardens Country Ham/Pickled Watermelon/Lusty Monk Mustard

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NC Redfish & Delaware Lightship Scallops/Chorizo-Meyer Lemon Cous Cous/Wood Roasted Baby Tomatillos, Grape Tomato & Cippolini

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3 Peppercorn Candy Roaster/Wood Roasted Brussels Sprouts/Cranberry Mostarda/Pecan-Brown Butter Vinaigrette

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Flourless Chocolate Torte/Hazelnut Basket/17% Vanilla Ice Cream/Fresh Strawberry Jam

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Wood Grilled NC Redfish/Spanish Chorizo & Meyer Lemon Cous Cous/Roasted Cippolini/Garlic Confit/Charred Tomatoes & Baby Tomatillos/Chorizo Oil

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Southern Cassoulet: Wood Grilled Rib Eye with Honey Glazed Roots, Bacon Fried Brussels Sprouts and Bourbon-Cola Demi: Grilled Nc Redfish with Roasted Cippolini, Charred Baby Tomatillos & Grape Tomatoes, Spanish Chorizo & Meyer Lemon Cous Cous: Chicken Wing & Country Ham Gravy Poutine: Short Smoked Berkshire Pork Chop with Chipotle-Cranberry Sauce…..and much more. Come in this weekend to try our new dishes. Call 828-456-1930 for reservations.

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