On the evening of Thursday, March 9, 2023, AIR celebrates its 20th year of advocating for and supporting Asheville's independently owned restaurants with the return of its beloved signature culinary event, Taste of Asheville, presented by Cheney Brothers, Inc.

In its first appearance since 2019 after a pandemic hiatus, Taste of Asheville 2023 will take place 6:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, March 9, in a brand-new location — the beautiful and spacious Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center on the A-B Tech campus. With around 60 AIR member restaurants and local food and beverage businesses on hand offering samples of their favorite menu items and offerings, guests will be able to stroll at their own pace through the venue experiencing the delicious and innovative flavors that define Asheville as one of America's top food cities.

Asheville's sensational Firecracker Jazz Band will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. And new to this year's event will be a silent auction with a featured live auction item: a full dinner for eight with wine pairings prepared in the winner's home by renowned Asheville chefs and AIR co-founders Michel Baudouin and Eric Scheffer. Proceeds from the event support educational and professional programming for AIR member restaurants and their employees.

Tickets are $75 each. Space is limited, so don't wait until the last minute! This event is likely to sell out.

There is no strict dress code for Taste of Asheville — attendees are invited to dress up (or down) as they wish.

For a list of participating restaurants, visit AIRAsheville.org.

Source: Asheville Independent Restaurants