Walter readers travelled to Kinston, North Carolina, for an eventful day with North Carolina native and A Chef’s Life star, Vivian Howard.
photography by Madeline Gray

Walter readers travelled to Kinston, North Carolina, for an eventful day with North Carolina native and A Chef’s Life star, Vivian Howard. The day began with a private brunch at The Boiler Room Oyster Bar, followed by tours and tastings at Mother Earth Brewing and Social House Vodka. Guests then enjoyed a meet and great with Howard as they enjoyed her famous ‘Party Magnet’ cheese ball and other bites. The day concluded with a four-course meal with Howard in The Chef & the Farmer’s private dining space. Howard shared stories with the guests and signed cookbooks. The day would not be possible without WALTER presenting sponsor Great Outdoor Provision Co., as well as supporting sponsors Bailey’s Fine Jewelry and River Dunes.
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Oysters served at The Boiler Room -
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Guests enjoy brunch at The Boiler Room -
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Guests tour and taste at Social House Vodka -
Guests tour Mother Earth Brewing -
Vivian Howard with Ed and Hannah Mitchell of River Dunes -
Chef Vivian Howard meets and greets with WALTER guests -
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Guests enjoy dinner in the private room at The Chef & the Farmer -
guests enjoy a four-course dinner; braised pork and dirty farro