Who's That Guy at the Omelet Station?

If you've ever enjoyed the Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Pine Crest Inn, chances are you've met Jerry Michael—the friendly face behind the omelet station. A part-time member of the Pine Crest Inn family for 16 years, Jerry has become a beloved fixture of the Sunday tradition, greeting guests with a smile while crafting made-to-order omelets.

On a typical Sunday, Jerry prepares around 125 omelets, helping serve the hundreds of guests who visit the buffet each week. This Father's Day, he doubled that number, cooking an impressive 250 omelets for hungry diners.

A lifelong Moore County resident, Jerry got his start in the restaurant industry at the former John's BBQ & Seafood in Aberdeen before working for Chef Warren. Today, he also works in the meat department at Fresh Market. He and his wife, Phyzzie, have two daughters, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Ask Jerry what he enjoys most about Sundays at Pine Crest Inn, and he'll tell you it's the people. Whether he's chatting with returning guests or preparing the perfect omelet just the way you like it, his warm personality is one of the many reasons the Sunday Breakfast Buffet has become such a cherished Sandhills tradition.

Holiday Menus

In our September newsletter, we'll unveil our complete lineup of holiday menus, including Thanksgiving, the Tree Lighting celebration, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. Reservations for all holiday events will open on September 7, 2026, so be sure to mark your calendar.

Frequent Diner Club

Sign up for the PCI Frequent Diner Club! As a member, you will be given a Frequent Diner Card that can be used for ONE of the following:

• Weekday Breakfast Club
• Sunday Breakfast Club
• Early Bird Dinner Club (Tuesdays-Saturdays only)

Your card will be reconciled after each meal. For your 11th meal, your fulfilled card will be your payment. Cards will be issued to any one individual and only that card can be used for one meal per seating. A couple will be required to each have their own card. You must have your card in your possession in order to get credit for your meal. Ask your server for details!

Please note: Each card can only be used for ONE club. So, if you decide to join the Weekday Breakfast Club, your card may only be reconciled for weekday breakfasts and your reward meal will be a weekday breakfast. The same applies to the Sunday Breakfast Club and the Early Bird Dinner Club.

Validation for Breakfast Club points will only occur with a minimum purchase of $12.00 per breakfast.