The Cliffs - Where Culinary Art is Trophy

These days, we see dining becoming an important part of the finest master planned communities. Great food and wine create an atmosphere of fun, friendship, entertainment, and laughter. Nobody does it better than The Cliffs. With 50 distinct dining experiences among the seven private communities in the Carolinas, The Cliffs has done an extraordinary job of creating a foodie culture with club members. Taking their inspiration from the classic cuisine of the South, and with locally sourced ingredients from The Cliffs' organic farm, The Cliffs chefs have an infinite culinary canvas at their fingertips.

For example, The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards isn't just a stunning lakefront neighborhood with championship golf and world class dining,  it is one of four distinct Lake Keowee communities. Three more Cliffs' mountain communities near Lake Keowee include The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs Valley, The Cliffs at Mountain Park. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is the 7th in the collection and is located in the heart of Asheville.  Each of the seven communities have their own option for dining, where residents and guests can meet for lunch, dinner or beverages. The Cliffs members have access to all seven dining venues. The Cliffs chefs prepare mouthwatering dishes throughout the year, such as Veal Marsala, Wild Mushroom Bolognese, and Duck Breast Shepherds Pie. And there is always an excellent list of salads, snacks, desserts and wines. Striving for perfection, who would ever want to dine elsewhere!

And making big news in the community this year, is The Cliffs unveiling of its own chapter of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. The Chaine des Rotisseurs is the world’s oldest international gastronomic society. Founded in Paris in 1248, the society includes restaurateurs, executive chefs, sommeliers and individuals passionate about the culinary arts. Late this year, sixteen of The Cliffs chefs were inducted into the society, in a ceremony with a spectacular sampling of The Cliffs chefs culinary skills. The delectable celebration included such delicacies as sweet corn spoon bread with duck confit in a sour cherry reduction, grilled sous-vide octopus, fennel pollen dusted ahi tuna, caramelized scallops, cranberry fennel crepinette with smoked sweet potato and candied beets, rack of lamb with carrot and cumin puree, and foie gras ice cream with peanut brittle crumble and concord grape gel. Each course was expertly paired with a wine hand-selected by The Cliffs’ Director of Beverage, sommelier Eric Cooperman.

To further boost the foodie culture with club members, The Cliffs hosts a number of culinary events throughout the year. The Cliffs Lake Keowee communities and mountain communities enjoy cooking demonstrations and classes, regular evenings of socializing and noshing hosted by executive chefs, and the annual five-day Wine+Food Festival, which celebrates the pleasures of great food and drink. If you are not convinced that the The Cliffs is one of the top places to live in South Carolina with fining dining as a core heartbeat, there is no better time to make up your mind than during the Wine+Food Festival.

The Cliffs chefs are an eclectic group of food enthusiasts who come from all over the world. They include:

• Chef Victor Carducci – Senior Executive Chef of Valley, who previously worked at: Club Corp, Ritz-Carlton, Colorado; Rattlesnake Club, Colorado
• Chef Francis Turck – Executive Chef of Keowee Vineyards, who previously worked at: Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL; Ta-boó, Palm Beach, FL; Jean-Gorges, New York
• Chef Shawn Creef – Executive Chef of Keowee Falls, who previously worked at: Lake Lanier Tea House, Landrum, and is known for innovative Southern Cuisine
• Chef Kevin Furmanek – Executive Chef of Mountain Park who previously worked at: Rosemary and Sage Restaurant; Kirkbrae Country Club; Neath’s Asian Bistro, and is known for diverse, pure flavors inspired by many cultures and cuisines
• Chef Todd Warden – Executive Chef of Glassy who previously worked at: The Cliffs for 12+ years; Table 301 Restaurant Group, Greenville, SC and is known for his Southern Cuisine

With so much focus on culinary culture, The Cliffs is a heaven for Baby Boomer foodies in retirement. Besides the food, The Cliffs is known for beautiful homes and first class lifestyle amenities. Whether you want a golf course home, a lakefront estate, or low-maintenance town home living, you can find just the home you're looking for in these Carolina communities. And don't forget, residents at The Cliffs have access to all seven neighborhoods, which means seven times the amenities and seven times the fun.

The Cliffs’ suite of amenities for members includes seven clubs, seven nationally recognized championship golf courses, six wellness centers, boating, watersports, marina, beach club, cycling, paddle sports, tennis complexes, equestrian center, hiking trails, wakeboarding, wine clubs, 50 restaurant and private event venues, an organic farm and more than 4,000 year-round social activities to create timeless experiences. Homes at The Cliffs range in price from $350,000 to $6 million+; homesites, from $125,000. 

If you would like to experience one of the top places to live in South Carolina, you are welcome visit The Cliffs at any time during the year. During your visit you can explore these Lake Keowee communities, play a round of golf, enjoy the amenities, and try some of the 17 delightful dining options. 

 For more information about The Cliffs, contact The Cliffs at 866-411-5771 to arrange a Discovery Visit.