Herons (restaurant)
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| Established | 2007 |
| Owner(s) | Ann and Jim Goodnight |
| Chef | Steven Devereaux Greene |
| Food type | Southern |
| Location | 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°49′46″N 78°45′52″W / 35.8295°N 78.7645°W |
Herons is a fine-dining restaurant located in Cary, North Carolina, established in 2007.[1]Since its opening in 2007, Herons has received significant industry recognition, Herons has received industry recognition including Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award[2], News & Observer Restaurant of the Year[3], AAA Five Diamond Award and several James Beard Award semifinalist nominations for its executive chef.[4] The restaurant is also listed in the Michelin Guide as a Michelin Guide recommended establishment.[5]
Herons opened in 2007 as the restaurant of The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, North Carolina.[6] The hotel was developed by Ann and Jim Goodnight, founders of SAS Institute.[7] Herons was intended to be a fine-dining venue emphasizing local ingredients, Southern culinary traditions, and contemporary American cuisine.[8]
It is currently headed by Executive Chef Steven Greene, a native of South Carolina[9] and a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast.[10]
Menu
The menus at Herons frequently change with the seasons and emphasize locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine, featuring refined dishes such as oysters Bienville, tuna tartare[11], and seasonal vegetable compositions, alongside thoughtfully prepared seafood and meat offerings.[12][13]
Herons sources a significant portion of its produce from One Oak Farm, a three-acre sustainable farm associated with The Umstead Hotel & Spa, with up to approximately 70 % of produce coming from the farm during peak season.[14]