Chef Triangle Chaine | Season Opener | Chef Matt Kelly | Nana's Rockwood | September 19th at 6:30 pm

Name: Chef Triangle Chaine | Season Opener | Chef Matt Kelly | Nana's Rockwood | September 19th at 6:30 pm
Start: 2025-09-19T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Nanas Rockwood

Schedule

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Nanas Rockwood | Durham, NC

Welcome to the 38th Season of Culinary Adventure and Excellence in the Triangle!
Kick-Off Event | 2025–26 Season | Triangle Bailliage
The Triangle Bailliage of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is thrilled to begin our 2025–26 season with an extraordinary evening of fine dining and camaraderie.
Join us as we visit Chef Matt Kelly at his latest venture, Nana’s Rookwood, for an inspired 5-course wine dinner on
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
Chef Matt Kelly is a celebrated chef and restaurateur based in Durham, North Carolina. Known for his bold, ingredient-driven approach to regional cuisine, Chef Kelly has earned national acclaim for his work at award-winning restaurants including Mateo Bar de Tapas, Vin Rouge, Saint James Seafood, and Mothers & Sons. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Kelly is deeply committed to sourcing locally and honoring culinary traditions while pushing creative boundaries. His latest venture, Nana’s Rookwood, showcases his continued passion for hospitality and innovation.
A four-time James Beard Award semifinalist, Chef Kelly is renowned for putting North Carolina ingredients into foreign service—transforming them into Spanish tapas at Mateo, French bistro fare at Vin Rouge, Italian regional dishes at Mothers & Sons, and refined seafood at Saint James. With Nana’s Rookwood, he reimagines a local classic, paying homage to its roots while writing an exciting new chapter.
Chef Kelly has helmed numerous Chaîne dinners and is deeply attuned to our values of excellence, tradition, and culinary fellowship. This is the perfect event to bring friends or prospective members—Chef Kelly always delights and embodies the spirit of the Chaîne.
Dress Code: Business Casual with Ribbons
Pricing: $200 for Chaîne Members | $225 for Guests of Members
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
Let’s raise a glass to the start of a new season filled with culinary discovery and shared joy. We can’t wait to see you at Nana’s Rookwood!