Kitchen Showcase

Eastern Carolinas Chapter of NKBA

Experience live cooking, kitchen innovation, curated tastings, and networking in an intimate culinary setting.

Hone-Sharpen

Join us for an interactive evening designed to showcase how specialty kitchen appliances can elevate everyday cooking, entertaining, and kitchen design.Through a live cooking demonstration, attendees will experience a variety of specialty appliances in action while learning practical applications, key features, and benefits that can enhance both functionality and the overall kitchen experience.Throughout the event, culinary professionals will prepare a selection of dishes using featured appliances, providing real-world examples of how these products perform and how they can simplify meal preparation, improve entertaining, and maximize kitchen efficiency.This event offers a unique opportunity to see specialty appliances beyond the showroom and gain a better understanding of how they can be incorporated into today's kitchens.<h2>What You'll Experience</h2><ul><li>Live cooking demonstrations featuring specialty appliances</li><li>Hands-on appliance education and product insights</li><li>Expert tips for cooking, entertaining, and kitchen planning</li><li>Curated menu and tastings</li><li>Complimentary beer and wine</li><li>Networking opportunities</li><li>Gift bags and raffle prizes</li></ul><h2>Curated Menu</h2><ul><li>Leek &amp; Gruyère Tartlets</li><li>Roasted Grape &amp; Rosemary Crostini</li><li>Smoked Chickpea Salad on Endive</li><li>Cheese &amp; Charcuterie Grazing Board</li><li>Tea Marinated Wings</li><li>Shrimp Cocktail Platter</li><li>Bloody Mary Bruschetta</li><li>Caramel Apple Crisp Cookies</li></ul><h2>Event Details</h2>Location: Hone-Sharpen Cooking Studio Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMJoin us for an evening of learning, tasting, and discovery as we explore how specialty appliances can transform the way we cook, entertain, and experience the kitchen.Intimate Event Experience • RSVP EarlySpace is limited and advance registration is required.<h2>Host: Stephanie Tisdale – With Pinnacle Sales Group Stephanie Tisdale – Regional Sales Manager, Pinnacle Sales Group</h2>With 22 years in the kitchen and bath industry, Stephanie Tisdale has built her career on product expertise, passion, and strong relationships. A Clemson University graduate, she began her journey in Charleston, SC, and now calls Wake Forest home.Stephanie is the Regional Sales Manager for Pinnacle Sales Group, representing 18 luxury indoor and outdoor appliance brands across the Raleigh, Greensboro/Winston‑Salem, and Wilmington markets. Pinnacle proudly serves 31 states nationwide.Married to her husband Brian for 20 years, Stephanie is a proud mom to daughters Abigail and Hannah. She loves traveling with family and friends—especially to Italy, NYC, and Hawaii.Cherisse Byers – Culinary Educator &amp; Founder of Hone‑SharpenCherisse Byers turned a lifelong love of food into a dynamic career in culinary education. After earning a degree in Finance and Economics from UNC‑Greensboro and raising two young children, she pursued her passion at the Art Institute of Raleigh‑Durham, gaining hands‑on experience through multiple roles in the food industry.With a degree in Culinary Arts, Cherisse launched her own business teaching cooking classes for events and home cooks, quickly becoming known for her warm, approachable style. She has taught at Wake Tech, Whisk, the Art Institute, and other organizations, inspiring students of all skill levels.Today, Cherisse is developing Hone‑Sharpen, an innovative, accessible, and fun approach to culinary education designed to reach food lovers wherever they are in their journey.

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