As anyone who has been through Cameron Village in the past, say, year has noticed that the old Foster’s location has been going through one hell of a major renovation. Only rivaled in renovation duration by the Kerry Catherine store in North Hills, the space is nearly complete and will be reopening soon as NELSONS. Here is the info we received from their PR rep:
When NELSONS opens in early April 2006 (Cameron Village, 521 Daniels Street, 919-832-9815), it will bring the best of classic American-European haute cuisine to life in a stylish multi-faceted setting to rival all others in the Southeast. An inviting dining loggia, gourmet oyster bar, reserve wine bar, private dining room, outdoor loft and more will thrill neighborhood and destination diners alike.
Tapped to lend his expertise in the classics, and his flare for innovation, Executive Chef Robert Brantly brings over 25 years of experience, and a reputation as one of South Carolina’s best, to NELSONS. He’ll present classic cuisine in the dining loggia and beyond, such as Lobster Thermidor, Tournedos Rossini and a Colossal Shrimp Cocktail, as well as original New American offerings, including Kodiak Crab Imperial and NELSONS own oysters Rockefeller.
Additionally, four limestone-topped oyster bars will offer an opportunity to sample the finest, raw or steamed – 6 varieties of East and West Coast oysters, clams and mussels, lobsters and crab — with thoughtful accompaniments, from a classic mignonette to a Floridian Mustard Sauce.
Upstairs, customers will find the Skyline Loft, an open-air bar with a warming fireplace and contemporary lounge furniture, to be the most unique outdoor setting in the area. Cocktails will be served alongside a smart bar menu featuring items such as Kobe Sliders and Tuna Taquitos.
Pastry Chef Sherry Stolfo, also new to the Triangle, will present European influenced desserts, as artful as they are delicious, to complement Brantly’s upscale cuisine. A Dark Chocolate Truffle Gateau, Apricot Genoise and housemade sorberts in meringue will round out the evening fare. On Sundays, she’ll display a host of European tortes and French pastries for the decadent Champagne Brunch.
Chosen for their flair for high-end residential design, the Estill Design Group of Raleigh will marry these intimate dining areas with a soft, contemporary style, imparting a comfortable luxury rarely enjoyed in restaurants. Signature features such as the light-reflecting onyx-covered walls of the oyster bars and the wall of falling water nearby highlight the seafood-focused menu, while supple textures and exquisite Missioni fabrics present a polished and powerful setting ideal for enjoying stellar steaks and fine wines.
Stay tuned, as NELSONS is poised to offer an exceptional dining experience like no other in the region.
Sounds pretty exquisite to me. We shall see!
