Culinary Tours of the Pines
Culinary Tours of the Pines
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Culinary Tours of the Pines was a provider of small group walking culinary tasting tours. The owner has decided to retire and the business is no longer available for tours. We appreciate the support from our patrons and the community.
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KportFamily
Kingsport, TN4 contributions
Feb 2020
This tour was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon in Pinehurst sampling excellent food perfectly paired with local craft beers. An added bonus is meeting the chef and learning about their restaurant. Kathy the tour guide provides a nicely paced tour and shares her knowledge and love for Pinehurst with her guests. I would highly recommend this tour!
Written February 15, 2020
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Thanks to everyone in your group for joining the tour. All of you made my afternoon equally enjoyable.
Written February 17, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Zoe
Southern Pines, NC1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Friends
We had the most wonderful afternoon. The tour was perfectly paced, full of very interesting information about Pinehurst and it’s unique history, scrumptious and abundant small plates perfectly paired with local craft beers, and a lovely wine tasting at a locally owned and operated boutique wine shop. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone visiting this area or anyone from this area that wants a unique glimpse of Pinehurst and it’s fascinating history.
Written February 15, 2020
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Your group was a delight to be with for the afternoon. Thanks for the review. This review marks 100 positive reviews since I started the tour. It is a result of a great deal of hard work on the part of all the people involved with the tour.
Written February 17, 2020
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Barbara M
Carlisle, PA13 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Monica was everything a tour guide should be. She was well informed, moved at a nice pace, but mostly, bubbly and excited about Pinehurst and all it has to offer. We learned as much today as we have in the 4 previous years that we’ve lived here. When we’d arrive at our next destination, if they weren’t quite ready or we were a little early, Monica just picked up the slack with interesting tidbits of Pinehurst. The food samplings were very very good and while I don’t drink beer, I understand those samplings were tasty.
Written July 20, 2018
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Thanks for taking the tour. We really appreciate the business from our local friends.
Written July 21, 2018
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bybarrie1
Pinehurst, NC2 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
It was a perfect day in Pinehurst. Short walking to destinations was lovely.
Kathy explained the history of Pinehurst at various stops along the way.
Kathy explained the history of Pinehurst at various stops along the way.
Written June 2, 2017
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barbsNC1962
Pinehurst, NC9 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
A wonderful experience! I have lived in Pinehurst for 4 years and learned so many new facts about our wonderful Village. Kathy (tour guide) has done her homework and tells so many stories about the history of Pinehurst. The small plates and beverages at each stop along the tour were excellent - sooo delicious. We will definitely take this tour again when we have visitors in town.
Written May 16, 2017
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Deb L
2 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Recipe for a great walking history tour:
* One part stories of historic buildings and people who built the Village of Pinehurst.
*One part cuisine samplings from local village establishments.
*One part spirit samplings that are paired with cuisine.
* A wonderful guide who shared the history of the village in a entertaining and informative manner.
* One part stories of historic buildings and people who built the Village of Pinehurst.
*One part cuisine samplings from local village establishments.
*One part spirit samplings that are paired with cuisine.
* A wonderful guide who shared the history of the village in a entertaining and informative manner.
Written May 13, 2017
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Maurice B
Miramar Beach, Fla, United States2 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Wow! What a tour. I went with nine girlfriends and had a ball. The Spanglers do an exceptional job planning a delightful afternoon. Come hungry because there are 4 food stops. All delicious! And lots of history. Loved all the tidbits we learned about the Village. And then a special treat. Scones to take home from Pinescones. Made my breakfast special too!
Written April 29, 2017
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pattyclumber
Pinehurst, NC1 contribution
Apr 2017
Culinary Tours of the Pines is a delight for the senses! Clearly, Kathy and John Spangler's passion for Pinehurst shines. The tour is a blend of historical, culinary, and professional tidbits which leaves one wanting for more. The chosen resort properties are hosted by talented and welcoming food and beverage experts. I remain in awe of The Deuce's view of the closing hole of the famed Course Two. The Tavern of The Holly Inn prepares taste buds with a generous helping of homemade chips. Just a few steps away, The 1895 touts the area's only four-star rating for its delectables. The Carolina Dining Room is the Grande Dame. The sparkle of its rare glass chandeliers set the ambiance for an intimate dinner for two, a tour group of ten, or a family of more. The signature dessert, Key Lime Pie, reaches nearly to the chandeliers.
This tour is a tasting journey which leaves me wanting a second helping...to revisit the venues, to retrace the historical steps of the tour, and to absorb the knowledge shared by Kathy and John.
My appreciation to all who filled my senses.
This tour is a tasting journey which leaves me wanting a second helping...to revisit the venues, to retrace the historical steps of the tour, and to absorb the knowledge shared by Kathy and John.
My appreciation to all who filled my senses.
Written April 25, 2017
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Charlie B
Monroe, NC13 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
My wife and I were traveling to Pinehurst where we have visited many times to enjoy the golf, spa and dining. My wife booked the culinary tour and all four of us loved it. Cathy bent over backwards to accommodate some special dietary needs and her knowledge of the Pinehurst history really made the tour complete. The resort staff were a great complement at each of our tasting spots. They were friendly and the food and drink were awesome. One tip... Don't bother making dinner reservations the day of the tour! We were all so stuffed we couldn't eat that evening. Don't miss out on this great addition to the Pinehurst area.
Written April 23, 2017
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pdell0
Pinehurst, NC6 contributions
Oct 2019
This was an amazing way to spend a beautiful autumn afternoon touring in and around the Village of Pinehurst. Kathy, our tour guide, was a wealth of information and spoke loudly and clearly as she shared the history of this beautiful village in the pines. We were a group of 15 golf girlfriends visiting from Pittsburgh, PA. There wasn't one thing we didn't like about the tour. The food was fabulous, the length of the tour was perfect at 2-1/2 hours, and the amount of walking was easy and broken up by the individual stops at each of the 5 establishments.
We met our guide in the Donald Ross Grille of the Pinehurst Resort to learn a little about the resort history. We then walked to The Deuce restaurant where we had their house specialty of pulled pork sandwiches and tater tots, paired with a beer. Next was a narrated walk thru the resort town to the village chapel and on to the Holly Inn. We had a beer sampling in the Tavern and then went downstairs to the 1895 Dining Room, for more history about the Holly Inn and met with the chef who talked to us about his most popular slow roasted greens and shrimp and grits dish, which was also paired with a beer. Next stop, The Village Wine Shop, where Gwen the owner, offered us a tasting of 3 of wines. We were happy to be able to ship wine back home. Last stop was the gem of Pinehurst, The Carolina Hotel, where we met the pastry chef, who elaborated on the labor intense creation of the Sky High Key Lime Pie, the dessert specialty of the hotel!
Registration on line for these tours is quick and easy, and necessary if you have a group to keep together, and everything is pre-paid, so it makes it simplified once you meet the tour guide at your first stop. The price point of the tour is a great value for the amount of food and beverages you receive through out the walk. You will NOT be disappointed.
We met our guide in the Donald Ross Grille of the Pinehurst Resort to learn a little about the resort history. We then walked to The Deuce restaurant where we had their house specialty of pulled pork sandwiches and tater tots, paired with a beer. Next was a narrated walk thru the resort town to the village chapel and on to the Holly Inn. We had a beer sampling in the Tavern and then went downstairs to the 1895 Dining Room, for more history about the Holly Inn and met with the chef who talked to us about his most popular slow roasted greens and shrimp and grits dish, which was also paired with a beer. Next stop, The Village Wine Shop, where Gwen the owner, offered us a tasting of 3 of wines. We were happy to be able to ship wine back home. Last stop was the gem of Pinehurst, The Carolina Hotel, where we met the pastry chef, who elaborated on the labor intense creation of the Sky High Key Lime Pie, the dessert specialty of the hotel!
Registration on line for these tours is quick and easy, and necessary if you have a group to keep together, and everything is pre-paid, so it makes it simplified once you meet the tour guide at your first stop. The price point of the tour is a great value for the amount of food and beverages you receive through out the walk. You will NOT be disappointed.
Written October 29, 2019
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I can't thank you enough for your detailed review. It was a wonderful afternoon spent with lovely women from my hometown roots. Hope to see you on the tour again.
Written November 4, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Suzanne G
Murrells Inlet, United States2 contributions
How much are the tickets for the tour?
culinarytoursoft
Pinehurst, NC9 contributions
The Classic Pinehurst Tour is $55 and the Sweet and Savory Brunch Tour is $40. Well worth the price.