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UPCOMING EVENTS

From Wine Classes to Winemaker’s Dinners, stay up to date with all of our upcoming special events. Reservations are required and book up fast.

WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS

Every Friday and Saturday evening from 5pm-7pm, the Cork & Flame Wine Market is the place to be with our weekly wine tastings. No Reservations needed for our weekly wine tasting.

WINEMAKER’S DINNERS

Our Winemaker Dinners allow guests to engage with winemakers from the evening’s featured winery, as well as our Executive Chef Justin Hayes regarding the thoughtfully paired fare.

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Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 20

Best of Award of Excellence 2024 Award of Excellence, 2023 Award of Excellence, 2022
Award of Excellence, 2021 Award of Excellence, 2020

THE RESTAURANT

progressive american cuisine

Elegantly innovative Progressive American cuisine emphasizes local or regional ingredients and traditions, often augmenting these with elements from haute cuisine or international fare, presented by Executive Chef Justin Hayes. This culinary experience is unlike anything in the area and will elevate your fine dining experience. Reservations are recommended as limited walk-ins are available, and a business-casual dress code is required.

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Chef Justin Hayes at Cork & Flame. Fine dining near Augusta Georgia.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Passion is not taught; it comes from within. Chef Justin Hayes has harnessed this gift and applies that attitude to every aspect of his culinary career. With no allegiance to a particular style of cooking, his attention is captivated as long as it is sourced properly and cooked with purpose, balance, finesse, and respect. Justin has honed his culinary skill and passion while garnering a reputation for combining acutely seasonal items with elegantly innovative techniques. After studying with American Academy Award Chef Heinz Sowinski, he took the helm at Edgar’s Hospitality under Master Chef Marcel Biro. He later left to pursue his education under Chef Biro’s mentor in Germany, Master Chef Robert Rauh where he cultured his education further. He has returned to Evans now as Executive Chef and Partner of Cork & Flame. As a Chef, Justin remains dedicated to his trade and continues to nurture and please guests with his innovative creations.

 

THE WINE MARKET

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Cork & Flame Wine Market, formerly known as the Vineyard Wine Market, is your oasis for all things wine. When arriving at Cork & Flame, you will begin your experience by entering through our wine market. With over 1,100 square feet dedicated to the wine shop, Cork & Flame has a wide selection of hundreds of top brands to choose from; you’ll find something new each time you visit. Click here to read more about the history of our wine market.

Wine Market Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 11 PM

 

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