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WNC Chefs Challenge
Join us for a battle between 14 of the area's top chefs!
RESERVATIONS FOR THE WEEKLY CHALLENGES ARE REQUIRED! MAKE THEM HERE!
The weekly heats for the WNC Chefs Challenge take place every Tuesday, starting May 18. Fourteen chefs will pair off in head-to-head competitions at The Flying Frog Café. Each chef will have access to the same pantry, but will be given a secret ingredient the day of the event that must be featured in their culinary creations.
You decide the winner using the same guidelines as a professional food critic! Attendees will enjoy three fantastic creations from each chef, though they won't know which chef has created each dish. Then the audience will score the dishes to determine who advances to the final competition. Reservations (required) to these culinary events are only $39 per guest (not including drinks, tax, and gratuity).
Make Your Reservations For The Weekly Challenges Here!
When only two chefs remain, they will battle it out on Saturday, August 14, in an Iron Chef-style competition during the WNC Magazine Asheville Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting held at the Expo Center on the WNC Agricultural Grounds Campus near the Asheville Regional Airport.
THE DATES
Round One
May 18
WINNER: Deerfield – Asheville VS. Red Stag Grill, Grand Bohemian Hotel - Asheville
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May 25
Corner Kitchen – Asheville VS. WINNER: Sunset Terrace, Grove Park Inn – Asheville
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June 1
Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café – Asheville VS. WINNER: The Admiral – Asheville
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June 8
Early Girl Eatery – Asheville VS. WINNER: A Moveable Feast – Hendersonville
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June 15
WINNER: Nico’s Café – Waynesville VS. Chelseas and the Village Tea Room – Asheville
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June 22
WINNER: Cucina 24 – Asheville VS. Tupelo Honey Café – Asheville
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Round Two – Quarterfinals
June 29
WINNER: Dining Room, Inn on Biltmore Estate – Asheville VS. Deerfield – Asheville
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July 6
Sunset Terrace, Grove Park Inn – Asheville VS. WINNER: The Admiral – AshevilleClick here to read the recap
July 13
A Moveable Feast – Hendersonville VS. WINNER: Nico’s Café – WaynesvilleClick here to read the recap
July 20
WINNER: Curras Nuevo Cuisine – Woodfin VS. Cucina 24 – Asheville
Round Three – Semifinals
July 27
WINNER: Dining Room, Inn on Biltmore Estate – Asheville Vs.
The Admiral – Asheville
August 3
Nico’s Café – Waynesville VS. Curras Nuevo Cuisine – Woodfin
Final Competition – Grand Tasting Tickets Required
August 14
Dining Room, Inn on Biltmore Estate – Asheville VS. Winner of August 3
The final competition will be held during the WNC Magazine Asheville Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting at the Expo Center on the WNC Agricultural Grounds Campus near the Asheville Regional Airport. You will be able to register to win a seat at the Judges Table.