About Us
Prime 21 is Banner Elk’s Premier Steakhouse available exclusively to its members.
Prime 21 offers only the best ingredients for its menu along with specially created cocktails and a carefully curated wine list.
You will not find a more luxurious, private dining experience in Western North Carolina’s High Country.
Our professional staff are also amongst the High Country’s best. Together with our atmosphere of luxury and exclusivity, our members enjoy the finest steakhouse and dining experience available.
Private Membership Steakhouse
in Banner Elk
North Carolina
Executive Chef
Adam Policinski
Adam has been cooking professionally around the world. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University, he worked at the acclaimed Michelin starred restaurant LEA LINSTER. He has been cooking in the High Country for 5 years and is creating new and exciting cuisine in the area.
Director of Membership
Prime 21 and Village Hospitality Group
Elisa Mora
Elisa has over 30 years’ experience in retail sales and management. After graduating from University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, she went on to work for NY based companies Nautica, Coach, and Luxottica. As the Membership Director Elisa is the main point of contact for incoming VIP and member inquiries. She moved to Banner Elk with her family in the summer of 2020.
Corporate Chef and Proprietor
Nicole Palazzo
Nicole started out as chef of Sorrento’s 15 years ago. She then ventured to open Chef’s Table, Village Hospitality Group’s second restaurant in Banner Elk. Now Chef Nicole will assist Chef Adam Policinski at Village Hospitality Group’s newest endeavor Prime 21. At any given night you can find Chef Nicole in one of our 3 kitchens doing what she does best. As Corporate Chef of Village Hospitality Group she assists in all kitchens with menu planning, ordering, inventory, scheduling and any other associated tasks on top of being on the line cooking most nights of the week. She is extremely excited about Prime 21.
