The people – and food critics – have spoken. Chef Brian Crow from Chestnut in downtown Asheville has been declared the big cheese winner at Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest. From the article: Chef Crow takes first place in the People’s Choice and Food Critics awards with an appetizer that highlighted Ramp Chevre from Marshall’s Three Graces Dairy placed on
Humans of Chestnut – Taylor Rice
My name is Taylor. I’m a bartender and have been with Chestnut for around 2.5 years. What’s the best meal you’ve had at Chestnut? We had a sheepshead fish dish, about a year ago, that changed my opinion of white fish. It was real simple. Seared fish, fingerling coins, some beans, and a white
Chestnut To Host 2nd Annual Guest Chef Ramp Dinner
UPDATE 4/15/2019: This event is sold out. Asheville’s Chestnut will host its second annual Guest Chef Ramp Dinner on April 23, 2019, featuring five local chefs and an assortment of dishes highlighting one of Appalachia’s most celebrated spring delicacies. In addition to notable chefs’ creative dishes, a local ramp forager will start the evening with a short discussion about the
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Humans of Chestnut – Mary Sheley
I’m Mary Sheley, the Lead Host for Chestnut! I go by Sheley…(pictured center with ginger hair and green shirt) How long have you worked for Chestnut? I’ve been at Chestnut for a year and a half. What’s the best meal you’ve had at Chestnut? When we had smoked trout ravioli, I think I ate it 5 times
Recap: Forrest Jarrett Annual Game Dinner
The annual Wild Game Dinner, now in its 12th year, happened February 19, 2019 at Chestnut. Growing up, Forrest Jarrett developed a passion for hunting in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Because of his passion, he became an advocate for conservation and wildlife protection efforts. Jarrett spent several decades as the Director of Police for
