Showing posts with label Asheville restaurants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asheville restaurants. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Don't Miss Asheville Restaurant Week

January 17 - 26, 2017   Asheville Restaurant Week  Enjoy the tastiest cuisine in Asheville NC throughout the week at participating restaurants which will offer a prix fixe menu ranging from $15–$30 per person.

This is a great opportunity to try as many  as your schedule allows. A commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, has earned Asheville the designation as one of the top ten food and wine destinations in the United States.

Check the website for a list of participating restaurants, lunch or dinner reservations and details. YUM!

The Black Bird Restaurant

The Red Stag Grille

Bull and Beggar Restaurant

Saturday, November 12, 2016

FOODIE ALERT: Taste of Asheville Offers The Best of Over 40 Asheville Restaurants

November 17, 2016   Taste of Asheville   An evening of food, wine and beer tasting with 40+ AIR (Asheville Independent Restaurants) restaurants, wine sponsors and local brewers.  

This event usually "sells out" so get your tickets in advance. Enjoy the best of Asheville's food and beverage scene with tastings and samplings of old favorites and new creations. This is a fundraiser for AIR and it's programs, including the "Chef's of Tomorrow" Scholarship at AB Tech and GO! Kitchen Ready.


PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: The Blackbird, Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian, Old Europe Coffee & Pastries, Sovereign Remedies, Mojo Kitchen & Lounge, City Bakery, Urban Orchard Cider Company, Medea's Real Food Cafe, Bhramari Brewhouse, Desserts by Heirloom Hospitality Group: Curate/Nightbell, The Chocolate Fetish, Sante Wine Bar & Tap Room, High Five Coffee Bar, Twisted Laurel, ISIS Restaurant & Music Hall, The Corner Kitchen, Chestnut, Marco's Pizzeria, Buffalo Nickel, The Lobster Trap, Isa's Bistro, Blue Dream Curry House, Pack's Tavern, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Sunny Point Cafe, The Southern Kitchen & Bar, Mela Indian Restaurant, Ultimate Ice Cream, Strada Italiano, Lexington Avenue Brewery, Wicked Weed Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company & Catawba Brewing Company  



Thursday, August 18, 2016

Asheville WIne and Food Festival This Weekend

August 19 - 20, 2016    Asheville Wine and Food Festival   The festival begins with "Sweet" on the 19th, a decadent evening of desserts, sparkling wines, and beer at The Historic Grove Arcade. 

The Grand Tasting  is held at the US Cellular Center. Experience a remarkable variety of local and international wineries, local Beer City and area breweries, restaurateurs and chefs, farmers, and artisan food producers. Meet farmers, chefs, cookbook authors, and artisan beverage makers, as well as regional crafters. 

Culinary events will take place throughout the day including Blind Wine & Beer Tasting and Winery Competitions. 

At this festival you will see why Asheville is rated among the best food and wine experiences in the country. The Asheville Wine and Food Festival helps fund the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Asheville Wine and Food Presents Special Dinner Series

March 22 beginning at 6:00 PM at Chestnut Restaurant, 48 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville NC:  Four-course Beer Dinner featuring Highland Brewing Company. Greet Spring with Chef Joe Mitchell's locally focused menu, featuring Hickory Nut Gap meats and the latest beer and ale creations from Highland Brewing Company: New Highland IPA, Kinsman Mocha Stout infused with Cinnamon, Chipotle, Vanilla and Cacao Nibs, Saw Whet Saison and their staple Gaelic Ale.


Reception begins at 6:00 PM with a four-course dinner to follow. $70.00 ($73.44 w/service fee) Price is Per Person: Dinner, Beer, Tax and Gratuity Included. GET TICKETS HERE. 

Monday, August 17, 2015

The Popular Asheville Wine and Food Festival 2015 This Weekend

August 20 - 22, 2015    Asheville Wine and Food Festival for 2015  Held at the US Cellular Civic Center in downtown Asheville, the festival begins with "Elixir", a craft cocktail experience and mixology competition. 

"Sweet" is a decadent evening of desserts, champagne, wine, spirits and shopping. 

The Grand Tasting offers a delicious celebration and sampling of a wide variety of Asheville's food and beverages. The finals of the WNC Chef's Challenge is the conclusion of this popular competition. 

At this festival you will see why Asheville NC is rated among the best food and wine experiences in the country. 

The Asheville Wine and Food Festival helps fund the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association.


Sunday, February 8, 2015

Valentine's Day Dinner in Asheville NC: Rhubarb Restaurant

Rhubarb - 7 SW Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC (828-785-1503).  "Sharing a meal can reveal insights and discovery – often unexpected – about who we are and why we do what we do. These experiences deepen the connections between us, connections that ultimately elevate our lives" - Chef John Fleer, a three time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast.

The style is uncomplicated and the ingredients are seasonal and local including local beers and wine selections which are entirely ecological and sustainable. At Rhubarb you'll discover how delicious "green" can be. Gluten-free and vegetarian selections are available as is take-out.


For Valentine's Day Evening dining, RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED 

Typical menu items include (menus may vary):

Snacks and Shares:
Rosemary-Sea Salt Pecans 5.5 
Preserved Plate House Pickled Vegetables 7 
Brown Sugar-Benne Popcorn 4 
Fried Hominy Chili, Lime 5 
Green Tomato Olives 3.5 
Lobster Corn Dogs Comeback Sauce 9 
LG Pack Square Cheese Warm with Crisp Bread, Vincotto Bartlett Pears and Honey 7 
Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower North African Spiced Cruze Ranch 7.5 
Chicken Liver Pate Persimmon Jam, Crostini 9 
The House Cure Saucisson Sec, Bresaola, Country Pate, House-Made Sel-tines and Mustards 11 
Brick Oven Watch House Oysters Benton (3) 
Cornbread, Country Ham and Greens Rachel’s Hot Sauce 8 
Rabbitt-Leek Rillette Apple-Ginger Mostarda, Radishes, House Made Sel-tines 12 
Fried Green Tomato and Pickled SC Shrimp Fried Green Tomato Relish, Preserved Lemon Remoulade 11 
Berber Pie Butternut Squash-Apple Mostarda, Benton’s Prosciutto, Spiced Onions 9 
Prince Edward Island Mussels Noble Cider Broth, Shallots, Apples, Benton’s Bacon, Grilled Chapata Bread 12
Wood Grilled Mongolian Barbecued Lamb Ribs Collard Green Kimchi 11 
Heritage Pork Meatballs Red Jimmy Grits, Turnip Greens, Garlic Confit 10

Local Cheese Plate Select 3/ 12 or 5/ 16:
Ridegline, Looking Glass, NC Pack Square, Looking Glass, NC Bear Wallow, Looking Glass, NC Gouda, Goat Lady Dairy, NC Chocolate Lab, Looking Glass, NC YB Farmstead, Yellow Branch, NC Castanets, Three Graces, NC Melange, Three Graces, NC Brebis de Pays, Three Graces, NC Shakerag Blue, Sequatchie Cove

TN Salads:
Local Lyonnaise Seared Romaine, 
Sunny Farm Egg, Crispy Trout Sardines, Wood Roasted Fingerling Potatoes 10
Roasted Beet Salad Tender Lettuces, Pickled Chard, Sumac Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese and Buttermilk Dressing 11 
Local Lettuce, Spinach and Roasted Butternut Squash Split Creek Goat Feta, Spiced Pecans, Banyuls Vinaigrette 10
Autumn Sharing Salad Arugula, Spinach, Wood Oven Roasted Apples and LG Goat Cheese in Kabocha Squash 18
Octopus a la Plancha Braised Endive, Caramelized Orange, Marcona Almonds, Romesco Vinaigrette 11

Full Plates:
Seared Ashley Farms Chicken Covington, Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Hash, Carrot Jus 21
Looking Glass Goat Cheese Gnudi Roasted Shallots, Local Mushrooms, Grana Padano, Butter Beans, Spinach, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 21
Wood Roasted Whole Sunburst Trout Potato-Turnip Latke, Fennel-Leek Confit, Green Tomato Catsup 27
Plancha Seared Fish of the Day Farro Verde, Green Tomato Barigoule, Green Romesco, Radish and Preserved Lemon Salad 28
Pomegranate-Sorghum Glazed Duck Confit Sweet Potato Anna Cake, Coffee Cured Duck Ham, Swiss Chard, Sweet Garlic, Butternut Squash-Leek Salad 25
Brick Oven Heritage Pork Osso Bucco Chili Braised Tuscan Kale, Stone Ground Grits, Pinchito Roasted Okra 26
Plancha Seared Delicata Squash Flageolet Cassoulet, Local Turnip Greens & Turnips, Mushrooms, Chow-Chow 18
Charmoula Grilled Bavette Steak GG Turnips and Carrots, Grilled Fingerling Potatoes 28
Porcini Rubbed Border Springs Rack of Lamb Perigord Truffle, German Butterball Potatoes, GG Spinach 98

Sides:
Japanese Sweet Potatoes 6.5 
Honey Roasted Rutabaga 6 
Roasted Gaining Ground Brussels Sprouts 6.5 


Monday, November 17, 2014

Taste of Asheville One of the Most Popular Annual Events

Date: November 20, 2014   Taste of Asheville  An evening of food, wine and beer tasting with 40+ AIR (Asheville Independent Restaurants) restaurants, wine sponsors and local brewers. This sold-out event is a fundraiser for AIR and it's programs, including the "Chef's of Tomorrow" Scholarship at AB Tech and GO! Kitchen Ready.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Diana Wortham Theatre Dinner Deals

Before or after enjoying a performance or event at The Diana Wortham Theatre, make a complete evening of it with DWT's Dinner Deals:

Pack's Tavern: 15% off your meal

Posana Café: 3 courses for $30

STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro: 15% off your meal

Writer's Bistro at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel: 15% off your meal

Learn more about DWT's Dinner Deals HERE

The Diana Wortham Theatre is located at 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Dinner in Asheville Restaurants

Grove Park Inn Restaurants:
The Blackbird Restaurant   47 Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC

Carmel's Kitchen and Bar   The Grove Arcade, One Page Avenue, Asheville NC

Frankie Bones Restaurant Lounge 2 Gerber Road #101 Asheville NC

Pack's Tavern   20 South Spruce Street, Asheville NC

Red Stag Grill - The Bohemian Hotel   11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC

STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro   125 S Lexington Ave #103a, Asheville NC

Grovewood Cafe    111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville NC  

Roux - Dining in the Hilton Asheville   43 Town Square Blvd, Asheville NC

Luella's Bar-B-Que   501 Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC

Ruth's Chris Steak House    26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville NC

The Bier Garden   46 Haywood Street, Asheville NC  


Biltmore Estate Restaurants:
Deerpark 11 AM-4 PM: Special Thanksgiving buffet, reservations required (and books up fast). $42/person. Phone: 828-225-6260.
Bistro (at Winery) 11 AM-9 PM: Elaborate four-course prix fixe menu, plus limited a la carte. Phone: 828-225-6230. Reservations highly recommended.
Stable CafĂ© (by House) 11 AM-4 PM: A la carte menu with blend of most popular lunch menu items, plus a number of holiday offerings. Best option if you tour Biltmore on Thanksgiving and don’t have a reservation.
Cedric’s Tavern (Antler Village) 11 AM-11 PM: Regular lunch and dinner menus, plus three-course menu. Phone: 828-225-1320
For more Asheville Restaurants visit the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.



Sunday, May 5, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge - Last Quarter Final

May 7   WNC Chef's Challenge: QUARTER FINAL - West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen – Chef Chuck Kegg DOUGH – Chef Brian Ross. 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.

Monday, April 29, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge Quarter Finals

April 30     WNC Chef's Challenge:   QUARTER FINAL - Deerfield and Chef Cary Shackelford VS  Strada Italiano and Chef Anthony Cerrato. 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 NC Restaurants HERE.

Monday, April 15, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge Quarterfinals at the Chestnut Restaurant in Downtown Asheville

April 16  WNC Chef's Challenge:  Quarterfinals: Tomato Jam CafĂ© vs. DoubleTree Catering.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.

Monday, April 8, 2013

NC Beer Month Event: Asheville Brewing Company month-long Sale

April 1 - 30, 2103 - Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville NC, is offering 15% off all brewing merchandise during the entire month of April in celebration of NC Beer Month.

Asheville Brewing Company was voted 2012 Best in WNC for a 15th year in a row by a Mountain Express readers survey. The production brewery is located on Cox Avenue and offers beer tastings. The Pub - restaurant on Merrimon is kid-friendly and known for having some of the best pizza in Asheville. Other menu items include local farm-raised beef burgers and vegan sandwiches.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge for 4/9/13

April 9   WNC Chef's Challenge: Round 8 features Dough VS Harrah's Cherokee ResortDining 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.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

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. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge for 3/26/13

March 26   WNC Chef's Challenge: Strada Italiano - Chef Anthony Cerrato versus Bistro on Biltmore Estate - Chef Bill Klein. 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.

Monday, March 18, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge for 3/19/13

March 19    WNC Chef's Challenge: Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community - Chef Cary Shackelford versus Homegrown - Chef Greg Kilpatrick. 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.

Monday, March 4, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge for 3/5/13

March 5   WNC Chef's Challenge: Dough - Chef Brian Ross versus Harrah's Cherokee Resort - Chef Michael Marshall. Dining 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.

For the March 5th Challenge participants will also have a chance to win tickets for this weekend's Southern Conference Basketball Tournament.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge for 2/26/13

February 26   WNC Chef's Challenge:   Lexington Avenue Brewery - Chef Mike Fisera VS Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Sean Fernandez.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 restaurants and entertainment on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Asheville Restaurant News: Chef's named Semi-finalists in The James Beard Awards

The Asheville Travel Blog has reported that two Asheville chef's have been named semifinalists in 2013 The James Beard Awards.

Asheville's semifinalists are:

Rising Star Chef of the Year: Katie Button from CĂşrate.
Best Chef in the Southeast: Elliott Moss from The Admiral.


The James Beard Awards have been dubbed "The Oscars of the food world" by Time Magazine and they are designed to shine a spotlight on the best and brightest talent in the food and beverage industry. This year's finalists will be announced on March 18, 2013 and the winners will be announced on May 6.