Terrapin Cove

In 2005, the c. 1807 home of Congressman Bartlett Yancey, Jr.  was transformed into the Yancey House Restaurant.  The 140 acre property, a National Historic Landmark, included a smoke house, law office, corn crib, and the largest tobacco barn in North Carolina, sat on nearly 140 acres. 

Here, guests were offered a unique setting to enjoy a menu inspired by the calendar, local farmers, and my Texas-Louisiana roots. For the six years the restaurant was open, its vision remained steadfast--to celebrate the farming spirit by preparing dishes that showcased the seasonal flavors of Carolina’s bounty.  

This unwavering commitment to quality and freshness was key to the restaurant winning the Best Dish in North Carolina Competition

  During her tenure at the Yancey House, Lucindy took first place in the 2011 Best Dish in North Carolina Competition in Casual Dining,  repeating her first place finish in 2009.  Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Our State Magazine, the Best Dish in N.C. competition is an annual statewide contest that recognizes restaurants and chefs for using North Carolina agricultural products in their menus. 

The Yancey House was the first restaurant in any category to twice receive first place honors, while Lucindy was the first female chef to win the competition.

In 2012, Chef Lucindy built a little cabin on Farmer Lake and began offering catered events and culinary classes.

 What Lucindy brings to these culinary experiences is a love of teaching and a passion for food. She also offers a relaxed, woodland setting in which to explore one’s own culinary interests.      

Let's embrace Julia Child’s sage advice:

“Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!”