The Whirl: Taste of the Wild 2024

On Oct. 9, WALTER hosted its annual Taste of the Wild, a lively dinner celebrating North Carolina food traditions, at The Merrimon-Wynne House. Featured chefs were Jamie Davis, executive chef of The Hackney, and Sam Jones, pitmaster at Sam Jones BBQ. The two collaborated on an exclusive unique menu.

Special thanks to presenting sponsor Great Outdoor Provision Company, title sponsor WILDERS and supporting sponsors Green Front Furniture and Fox & Bailey for making the evening possible. We were also happy to feature Triangle Land Conservancy; goods from Locals Seafood, Fullsteam Brewery, Westgate Wine and Liberty & Plenty; natural decor from Finch Forest Farm and Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm; and entertaining support from If It’s Paper, Attended Events and Alphagraphics.

Guests enjoy the event
Jamie Davis, Sam Jones
Anna Smith, Jaclyn Smith, Danielle Lantz, Rachel Sims, Jacob Sims
Sarah Millsaps, Chuck Millsaps
Heather Finch enjoys Locals Seafood’s North Carolina oysters
Guests in the Green Front Lounge
Leigh Ann Hammerbacher, Sandy Sweitzer with Triangle Land Conservancy
Sean Wilson of Fullsteam Brewery
Emma Jane House, Emily Dawkins, Kelly Crisp with Bailey’s

This article originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of WALTER magazine.

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