Ashley Christensen is the executive chef and part owner of Enoteca Vin (known simply as “Vin” to locals). A native of North Carolina, Christensen now makes her home in Raleigh.

Christensen cites her beekeeper and organic gardener dad as instilling an early appreciation of fresh, seasonal ingredients. A
self-styled educational path placed her in posts with chef Andrea Reusing, previously at Enoteca Vin and now owner of Chapel Hill’s Lantern, as well as with Scott Howell at Nana’s in Durham, NC.

She returned to Enoteca Vin on New Year’s Eve, 2001, as the executive chef.

Christensen finds inspiration for her menus primarily from the offerings of the season. She seeks out only the highest quality of products--manipulating them as little as possible and letting the food be true to its nature. Christensen also takes every opportunity to travel, experience other restaurants and assist in the kitchens of other chefs.

Enoteca Vin and Christensen believe that the restaurant is an integral part of the community - together they proudly support their local farmers and take part in many on-going philanthropic projects.