Elegance at The Brickyard

December, 2011

Rolling hills, swaying sawgrass, magnificent foliage and beautiful vistas usually don’t describe the Middle Georgia landscape. But, amazingly, they all come into play just a few blocks off Riverside Drive in North Macon. While The Brickyard at Riverside has always been home to one of the most beautiful private golf courses in Georgia, the club is also proud to now offer the culinary stylings of Chef Mattie Lewis.

Born in Chambers County, Alabama, Chef Lewis and her five siblings each had to take a chore to help the large family function. Since young Mattie couldn’t stand to clean, she figured she’d be better off learning to cook. So, she grew up in the kitchen with her grandma and mother learning how different ingredients can be manipulated for different dishes. She eventually decided to make food her career.

Chef Lewis’ training began with the ACF – American Culinary Federation. She took classes online and joined both the Georgia and Florida Chapters of the ACF, and along the way she won numerous culinary awards, including ACF’s coveted Chef of the Year.

But most of Chef Mattie’s training came from a source that truly matters – hands-on experience in the field at Green Island Country Club in Columbus, Georgia, under the tutelage of Chefs Michael Rosen and Michael Vaughn of California. In fact, Chef Mattie’s expertise is solely in the Private Club Industry. She first worked in Ohio at the Member-Member Club before spending her next 25 years working in various culinary and banquet departments at Green Island.

Taking on the reins of Executive Chef at The Brickyard is a challenge Chef Lewis relishes. It is the dual challenge of handling large events and producing stunning a la carte dishes that separates her from her peers. “I thoroughly enjoy my experiences each day at the Brickyard. Hosting many special events such as golf outings and tournaments, business meetings, weddings, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners exposes me to all types of new menus and dishes of great variety. Working closely to plan each menu and ensure that each event lives up to the dreams of its hosts grants me the opportunity to meet new people and families. This makes for some long days on my feet, but getting a hug from the Bride and Groom makes it all worthwhile!”

Meanwhile, at the clubhouse, Mattie takes on the daily task of creating exciting gourmet entrees while learning to please the members with their all-time favorites – classics such as Tomato Parmesan Soup, her Signature Crab Cakes, Bread Pudding, Peach Cobbler, seared N.Y. Strip with Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Casseroles and, of course, Southern Fried Chicken.

“It’s nice getting to know our members so that I know just how they like their steaks prepared, what type of dishes they want to see on the menu for Sunday Brunch, Friday Night Features, or our many other special events.”

And the events at The Brickyard are where Chef Lewis truly believes the club excels. Offering complimentary event coordination is a huge plus and takes so much pressure off the engaged couple or event sponsor. Incredibly, there are no additional charges for bartenders and bar setup, cake cutting and service, table linens and skirting, china, silver, serving pieces, votive candles, mirror squares, parking lot transport, or the bride and groom reception basket. While catering options and menus can be viewed online at www.brickyardgolf.com, Chef Lewis and her team welcome the opportunity to customize a menu according to your personal preferences!

Of course, some of the best features of dining at the Brickyard are the incredible views! And the staff has many ways to make them part of your experience – from the outdoor pavilion to dining on the green – The Brickyard at Riverside makes a special event truly special!

Brickyard at Riverside
6000 Wesleyan Drive North
Macon
www.brickyardgolf.com

Please Contact Christina Barfield, Membership/Catering Marketing Manager, for further information:
membershipdirector [at] brickyardgolf [dot] com
478.477.6765

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