Tie Whittaker
Buttermilk Boutique
Bio
Tie Whittaker is a pastry chef, entrepreneur, and the founder of Buttermilk Boutique, a unique bakery inspired by family, heritage, and the power of good to bring people together.
Through elevated Southern pastries, nostalgic desserts, breakfast offerings, and handcrafted coffee and tea beverages, Tie is transforming family tradition into a modern culinary experience while creating spaces for connection and community. An ode to the matriarchs who shaped her, a celebration of generational recipes, and a business designed to bring people together around the table — Buttermilk Boutique is where memories are made, stories are shared, and something as simple as a warm pastry can feel like home.
Dish Description
Sweet Potato Tart Tartine
Caramelized NC sweet potatoes layered on a spiced biscuit with a maple caramel glaze. Served with buttermilk ice cream and toasted milk crumbs with candied pecans.