A FREE Daily Visitor Guide for the North Carolina Mountains and 50+ NC Mountain Cities: A Culinary Weekend in the Mountains

Monday, April 7, 2014

A Culinary Weekend in the Mountains

April 10 -13 Melange of the Mountains Culinary Gala Experience the culinary talent of some of Western North Carolina's most well regarded Restaurants and Vendors. Attendees are invited to sample delicious items directly from the menus of area Restaurants and to feast their eyes on expertly plated specialties entered in the competition. Coffee, beer and wine will also be available for sampling.

The event kicks off with a gala evening at Laurel Ridge County Club with participating chefs and restaurants preparing tastings of their favorite recipes, showcasing or competing for recognition and awards. Weekend events such as Farm to Table, Hops to Tap, Sip and Stroke, Dinner on the Mountain, Champagne and Caviar, Five Course Candlelight Dinner, Wine Pairings will take place throughout Haywood County.

2014 Participants include:

Balsam Mountain Inn
Bearwaters Brewery
Bridget’s Bistro
City Bakery
The Classic Wineseller
Copper Pot and Wooden Spoon
Frankie’s Italian Trattoria
Frog Level Brewery
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Haywood Smokehouse
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Laurel Ridge Country Club
Maggie's Galley
Moonshine Grill
Organic Coffee Beans Co.
Sunburst Market
Sweet Onion
Waynesville Soda Jerks in The Strand Theater
Tipping Point Tavern

CLICK HERE to register in advance.

Find local Inns and rentals on the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide and the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide.

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