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Ashley Christensen is the executive chef and part owner of Enoteca Vin (known
simply as “Vin” to locals). A native of North Carolina, Christensen
now makes her home in Raleigh.
Christensen cites her beekeeper and organic gardener dad as
instilling an early appreciation of fresh, seasonal ingredients. A
self-styled educational path placed her in posts with chef Andrea
Reusing, previously at Enoteca Vin and now owner of Chapel Hill’s
Lantern, as well as with Scott Howell at Nana’s in Durham, NC.
She returned to Enoteca Vin on New Year’s Eve, 2001, as the
executive chef.
Christensen finds inspiration for her menus primarily from the
offerings of the season. She seeks out only the highest quality of
products--manipulating them as little as possible and letting the
food be true to its nature. Christensen also takes every opportunity
to travel, experience other restaurants and assist in the kitchens
of other chefs.
Enoteca Vin and Christensen believe that the restaurant is an
integral part of the community - together they proudly support their
local farmers and take part in many on-going philanthropic projects.
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