My timing could not have been better, walking into the Cherahola Hall in The Nantahala Village, Sunday morning, at the Thirteen Moons Restaurant, to view the smorgasbord prepared, as Chef Reaux approached me from the kitchen with, "what do you think".... ,"Incredible," I replied, as the culinary creation brought back memories of my favorite Sunday brunch, Atlanta's landmark Renaissance Waverly Hotel in the Galleria. While taking all this in; a lovely refined, Southern, stately, lady walked up and addressed chef Reaux forthrightly, catching us both off guard, commanding an answer, she ask, "is it going to be this good every week?." Before Chef Reaux could respond, "promise... promise me it will be this good, consistently, every week and We'll be back." As if she had a child by the ear in a state of admonition, awaiting an answer and would be satisfied with nothing less. I watched, in awe, as renowned, nationally celebrated, world traveled, Chef James Reaux, stood at attention in his crisp, fine white, Egyptian cotton, still embroidered with the "Chop House" logo, chefs jacket and responded respectfully with the only acceptable acknowledgement..."yes Mam, I promise." Receiving a satisfactory reply to her petition; she abruptly turned to the buffet and filled her plate. We both knew, we had just met the person in-charge; the customer.

Personal commitment to procurement of the best ingredients available has brought chef James Reaux to the tables of six Presidents, both President Bushes, Clinton, Reagan, Ford and Carter and is now, along with Executive Chef Karl Engelmann, & Thirteen Moons Restaurant manager Jeff Kemp creating your dinning experience in the Thirteen Moons Restaurant @ The Nantahala Village Resort & Spa. Chef Reaux is truly regarded as one of the nation's most highly acclaimed chefs and has lead culinary operation of 19 resort kitchens, restaurants, private dining, and all banquet operations for The Boca Raton Resort. He has also Chefed at The Los Angeles- Century Plaza Hotel & Towers, Hawaii's exotic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel,famed Westin Resort in Hilton Head
South Carolina, the distinguished New York landmark, & incomparable, Plaza Hotel, the famous Victoria Jun-Frau of Interlaken, Switzerland
and West Virginia's own, historic since 1776, pride of the south, Greenbrier Resort.Chef Reaux has also entertained “The Today Show” featuring interpretive dishes he created for The Movie Academy's famous "Oscar Awards."
Lastly “I have fallen in love with the people, mountains, and history of this region. I'm especially interested in the indomitable spirit of the Cherokee people. ” Thirteen Moons Restaurant @ Village Resort & Spa is open daily for breakfast and dinner in peak season. (please call) Also Sunday Brunch Buffet,$11.95 per person; 10:30 am until 2:30 PM. Breakfast offers a variety of waffles and omelets. Dinner service of the finest steaks, chops and seafoods, and an exceptional international wine list, full bar and separate lounge.
“Please, remember The Thirteen Moons Restaurant when planning your Holiday & or Sunday Family Brunch,” says chef James Reaux.

“We promise an exceptional dining experience for you & your family.”