Showing posts with label WNC Chef's Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WNC Chef's Challenge. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

WNC Chef Challenge Finals Held in Asheville

August 24   WNC Chef Challenge Finals   The grand finale competition will kick off the WNC Magazine Asheville Wine and 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.

The event will be held  from 2-4 PM and is Free with entry to the Grand Tasting at the Asheville civic Center (U.S. Cellular Center)  87 Haywood Strett in Asheville NC.


Monday, April 15, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge Quarterfinals in 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.

The Chef's Challenge just keeps getting better and better as local restaurant teams head for the ultimate prize to be earned during the
2013 Asheville Wine & Food Festival held each August. Western North Carolina is known first for its incredible mountain experiences, but the quality of food, art and entertainment run  a close second  and the WNC Chef's Challenge has become an acknowledgment of that high level of achievement.

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.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge for 3/12/13

March 12    WNC Chef's Challenge: Biltmore Village Inn - Chef Jonathan Santiago versus Zambra - Chef Steven Goff.  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.

Sunday, March 3, 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.

All Attendees at the March 5th WNC Chefs Challenge will have a chance to win 2 tickets to the Southern Conference Basketball Men's Quarterfinals on Saturday's March 9th Noon & 2:30 PM at the US Cellular Center.


Learn more about the Chef's Challenge and more Asheville restaurants and entertainment on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Saturday, February 23, 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.

Monday, February 18, 2013

WNC Chef's Challenge 2013

The WNC Chef's Challenge is once again underway in downtown Asheville.  For the fourth year, the WNC Magazine Asheville and Wine and Food Festival will host the WNC Chefs Challenge. The competition brings together culinary leaders from the region in weekly battles built around a secret ingredient.

The Chestnut Restaurant, located Chestnut Restaurant, 48 Biltmore Avenue in  downtown Asheville NC, will serve as host for the dinners each Tuesday from February 12 through April 30. The quarterfinals and semifinals will follow this summer at the Asheville Wine and Food Festival the week of August 22 through 24.

“This year we are proud to announce that the winner of the competition will receive $5,000," said Festival Director Bob Bowles. “This competition has grown to be recognized across the southeast and we are proud to showcase our great culinary heritage from all parts of Western North Carolina. Where else do you get a chance to experience the culinary cunning of chefs from major resorts to local hometown restaurants?”

Diners participating in the competition will enjoy six plated culinary creations (three from each team) that incorporate a secret ingredient. Each diner scores each dish and the votes from the audience and from a panel of professional chefs, journalists, and culinary experts will then be tallied. A winner will be announced at the end of the night and continues to the next round of competition.

Reservations for the WNC Chefs Challenge are $49 per individual, and can be made by calling (828) 225-6944. Beverages, sales tax, and gratuity are not included. A complete schedule is listed online.  Visit www.ashevillewineandfood.com for more information on the competitors including portraits and biographies and to purchase tickets.