Asheville Wine and Food Festival this Weekend

August 23-25   Asheville Wine and Food Festival   The festival features a mixologist contest, a wine competition, culinary demonstrations, the WNC Chefs Challenge, "Sweet", countless opportunities to meet, greet, and learn from area culinary experts, and plenty of tasty products to purchase and take home – plus, a fashion show of designer culinary and dinner apparel.

The Festival brings together the finest regional, national, and international wines, exceptional local restaurants, craft beer and spirits, and handcrafted artisanal foods for three days of palate-pleasing indulgence. This highly anticipated event, recognized by the New York Post as one of the best of its kind, is held in the heart of the city’s lively downtown, where festival-goers will find a treasure of independent, farm-to-table restaurants and a colorful street performer on every corner, from musicians to magicians to living statues.

The Grand Tasting on Saturday from 1:30- 5 PM will showcase area chefs, wineries, farmers, and artisan food producers.  General admission ticket holders will have several hours to sip, sample, and shop. Asheville and the surrounding area boast award-winning chefs and restaurants, many whom you’ll have the chance to meet. Wine producers and distributors will be on hand as well, letting guests sample local, regional, and national labels.

Get a link for tickets and more details for the Asheville Wine and Food Festival and other Asheville festivals on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

WNC Chefs Challenge Finals this Week

August 23   WNC Chef Challenge Finals   The grand finale will kick off the WNC Magazine Asheville Wine & Food Festival. Chefs battle for the championship and dinner guests will receive six courses (3 from each team) and will participate in scoring the dishes to determine the winner of the Chef Challenge Semifinals. Special wines are selected based on the "Secret" ingredient and are available for purchase along with beers and cocktails. Tickets for the Grand Finale are $99 and include the six plated culinary creations from the chefs and two complimentary drinks (wine or beer.)

Al Fresco Feast at Biltmore

July 21, 5:30 PM on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC -  An evening of al fresco dining and wine brought to you by Estate Executive Chef Damien Cavicchi. The event begins with a cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and live music.The “Southern French Countryside” menu will be served at a feasting table located on a secluded vista in the Biltmore vineyards.

Tickets are $185 per person and include tax and gratuity. In the event of rain, dinner will be held on July 22, 2012. For reservations, please call (828) 257-5995.

Special Music and food event at Diana Wortham Theatre

 June 9   A Taste of Opera   The Diana Wortham Theatre hosts an evening of food, wine and music ofr a "grand feast of the world". Cuisine from from an array of Asheville restaurants with wine are paired with an exclusive on stage concert at Diana Wortham Theatre featuring performances of opera’s past, present and future vocal stars.

WNC Chefs Challenge 2010 continues

 June 1, Asheville North Carolina.  WNC Chefs Challenge 2010  Every Tuesday evening local chefs compete and diners judge. The dinners begin at 6:30 p.m. at The Flying Frog Café, which is downstairs from the Frog Bar & Deli, located on the corner of Battery Park Avenue and Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. Reservations required, only $39 per person. This week's competition: Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café   VS   The Admiral 

WNC Chefs Challenge 2010 in Asheville

May 25, Asheville North Carolina.  WNC Chefs Challenge 2010  Every Tuesday evening local chefs compete and diners judge. The dinners begin at 6:30 p.m. at The Flying Frog Café, which is downstairs from the Frog Bar & Deli, located on the corner of Battery Park Avenue and Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. This week's competition: Corner Kitchen VS. Sunset Terrace, Grove Park Inn

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 Sunny Point Café offers breakfast, lunch or dinner, with local flavors that come through in creative and delecious dishes with their famous breakfast menu served all day. Enjoy  handmade desserts and al fresco dining on the patio.

Easter Event: Easter Dining at Three Grove Park Inn Restaurants

April 4 Grove Park Inn Easter Dining  Asheville North Carolina. Easter dining at one of our award-winning restaurants. Each of our restaurants will be preparing a special Easter meal. Blue Ridge Dining Room - enjoy our award-winning Sunday Brunch Buffet. Sunset Terrace - our special “Three for Thirty” prix fix . Horizons Dining Room New - this year, Horizons will be open for a special prix fix Easter brunch.

Wine Dinner with Wine from Rodney Strong Vineyards

March 11, 06:30 PM-09:30 PM, Pomodoros Greek & Italian Café (South), 75 Long Shoals Rd, Asheville North Carolina. Pomodoros invites you to enjoy Rodney Strong's finest wines artfully paired with a five-course dinner created by our chefs. Jennifer Sage of Rodney Strong Vineyards will present the Vineyards' world class wines whichcapture the essence of Sonoma County. $65+ per person.  828-687-3884   http://www.pomodoroscafe.com/wine.php

Valentine Dinner at The Grove Park Inn Horizons Dining Room

February 14, Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville North Carolina. Spark your romance on Valentine's Day at The Grove Park Inn's Horizon's Dining Room. Horizon's will be opening at 5 PM and offering 20% off dining for the 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 & 5:45 PM reservation times. For a reservation, please call 800-438-5800.

Main Course Dining in Asheville

Nov 19th at the Venue on Market Street, Asheville NC. AIR’s (Asheville Independent Restaurant Association) Main Course Dining is back with buy one get one free deals all over the city! Join us for the Taste of Asheville launch party. The Taste of Asheville will feature culinary delights from the restaurants in the 2010 Main Course Dining Program.The evening includes food from each of the 18 restaurants participating in the Main Course Dining program and complimentary beer and wine. A cash bar for liquor drinks will also be available. For more info or tickets: http://airasheville.org/

Square Dance and Potluck at The Lord's Acre Community Faith Garden

September 19 from 5:00PM-10:30PM at Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 74A, Fairview NC enjoy an evening of fun and frolic while raising money for The Lord's Acre Community Faith Garden. The Lord's Acre is a community garden in Fairview North Carolina that raises organic produce to supply local food banks. The mission is to provide free, healthy and organic produce to those who may not be able to afford to purchase these items. Suggested donation is 20.00/family and 10.00/single. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck. And wear your dancing shoes!!!!

Contact:  828-628-2329
Website:  http://www.thelordsacre.org/