WNC Chef's Challenge for 4/2/13

April 2    WNC Chef's Challenge:   FeGe Catering- Chef Graham Overal versus West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen (WALK) - Chef Chuck Kegg.  Diner participants will enjoy six plated culinary creations (three from each team) that incorporate a special ingredient and will score each dish. The diners' votes are then tallied along with those from a panel of judges and the weekly winners will continue to participate in the competition. 

Reservations for the WNC Chefs Challenge are $49 per individual, and can be purchased online at http://wncchefschallenge.eventbrite.com. Sales tax, and gratuity ($67.97 total) are included in ticket purchase. Held at the Chestnut Restaurant in downtown Asheville NC.

Learn more about Asheville's Restaurants and entertainment on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

5th Annual Cajun Cook-off / Art and Oddities Silent Auction.

January 19,  4  PM. at Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues on Broadway in downtown Asheville sample some of the finest Cajun cuisine at the 5th Annual Cajun Cook-off / Art & Oddities Silent Auction. This fundraiser helps support the Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Ball which are free to all and will occur on Bacchus Sunday, February 10th, 2013.

Everyone is welcome to try their hand at creating Asheville's best Cajun dish. The crowd's favorite will take home the coveted cook-off trophy and the bragging rights for next year's contest . Following the cook-off the Art & Oddities Silent Auction begins with bidding on spectacular, bazaar, collectible and crafty items created by local legends and folk artists. This event always boasts the talents of local artists, chefs and lovers of Louisiana cuisine.

For a $10 entry fee (or free with your Asheville Mardi Gras membership), you will enjoy delicious Cajun creations, dance to New Orleans style music and marvel at the costuming extravaganza that comes with the spirit of the Mardi Gras Season.