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Here in the South, Sunday supper is sacred. Close out the Chow Chow experience by sitting down with fellow festival goers and local culinary artists to fill your plates—and souls—with barbecue, fried chicken and traditional Southern sides. A top local musical act livens up this casual dinner.
Bob Cook’s career in the kitchen began at age 14, when he started working at a local country club in his home state of Michigan. The chefs around him recognized the quality of his work and solid work ethic, and by age 17 he became a sous chef. His passion continues to carry
Born in Spruce Pine and raised in Asheville, Bryan King backpacked solo through Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia for 9 months before making the move out to the Bay Area in Northern
Residing in and revitalizing the South Slope District of Asheville, NC, Burial Beer Co. began its life in summer 2013 as a one-barrel system that grew to a ten-barrel system in just over a year. Since then it has expanded to include two taprooms and two production locations and is committed to
Cheerwine is a one-of-a-kind soft drink with a unique cherry taste that has been delighting southerners for more than a century. Cheerwine was first created in 1917 in Salisbury, NC by a
The Cure for the Common Cocktail. Made from the finest botanicals grown in the Highlands of North Carolina and beyond. Notes of citrus, florals and spice intermingle in the most delicious way
Chef Christian Albrecht: In 2016 Christian moved to Asheville with his family seeking adventure and a new story with his food. He started working in kitchens in 2008 moving from family owned
When his college friends introduced Christian to books on craft bartending, he found that the love of history his father had encouraged could intersect with the palate he had inherited from
Cole Pate likes to think of himself as a curator of culinary wonder. As the executive chef of Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails at MV Boutique Hotel located just outside of Asheville in
H&H Distillery has been cultivating craft spirits for over 4 years. We age with care, choice oaks and unique flavors. Choosing the spirit you put in your glass is the most important piece when making your cocktail. Working with reputable sourcing and knowledgeable distillers, our spirits have
Debbie is the founder and co-owner of Chemist Gin and Antidote. With a background in architecture and distilling, she brings her love for traditional style and craft spirits to The South
Eda Rhyne Distilling Co. creates small batch spirits that capture the unique regional flavors of Western North Carolina.
Elliott Moss is a son of the low country of South Carolina. Growing up in Florence, S.C., where mom and pop 'cue joints reigned supreme, Moss gained a deep appreciation of the art
My bartending career started in 1992 and still goes strong as I operate bars in Chapel Hill, NC and Charlotte, NC. I recently started learning about restaurants as I have been fortunate
James Donaldson the creative director for Apothecary Beverage company and leads the creative team that produces Chemist Gin.
Jeff is a self-taught chef and restaurateur with 30 years in the industry. After cooking to pay for college, he left his home state of Iowa on a journey through fine-dining kitchens across
From the Golden Pineapple, long time industry professional who is co-running the bartender owned and operated West Asheville drinking establishment. With experience coming from Atlanta, Katey
Ice cream is a comfort food often evoking memories of childhood summers. Building on these memories Kevin Barnes set out to redefine what ice cream could be. He did this by creating
Kristen is a veteran of the food and wine business, spending many years working in restaurants as well as retail. Her love of wine blossomed when she found herself attending college in
Little Jumbo is a neighborhood cocktail bar, in a century-old building on Broadway, just north of downtown Asheville. The bar is known for their welcoming staff, expertly made cocktails and
Megan bartends at AC Hotel's Capella on 9 and Antidote on the South Slope. She has been in the service industry for over 10 years with experience in a multitude of settings, including
In 2013, with fond memories of olives plucked from her grandfather’s martinis, Melissa launched Durham Distillery – a gin, vodka and liqueur distillery located in Durham, North
The story of Miki & TT… there should be mimosas! Wait there were (along with lots of caterings and restaurant shenanigans)! Early on, both wanting to be their own boss, Miki and TT
Born and raised in Vermont by a single mom and full-time bartender, I learned how to make a decent martini at a very young age. My first industry job was washing dishes at a Thai Food
New Belgium Brewing was born on a bike seat in country side of Belgium in the late eighties. Co-founder Jeff Lebesch drew from those experiences riding his “fat tire” bike, to
Olé & Obrigado represents a collection of fine wines crafted by family-owned wineries in Spain and Portugal. A collaboration among business partners Patrick Mata, Alberto Orte and
PLEASURE CHEST ROAR AND SWING! AND PAIR WELL WITH ALMOST ANY MEAL!
PLEASURE CHEST Two-tone creepers, riverboat captains, and midnight peoples. Turkish cigarettes, blood red wine, and
Former Cocktail Program Director for Chef Katie Button's James Beard nominated Cúrate and The Nightbell in Asheville, NC. Prior to moving to Asheville in 2016, she designed and ran
At Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, we pay homage to “Nashville style” hot chicken and southern soul food. We prepare our unique fried chicken to order and it all starts as
Sam Jones is a guy that cooks whole hog, wood-fired BBQ. A fourth generation, all in, wager everything, BBQ guy. That pretty much sums him up.
Oh wait, he's also a really nice
Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our Brewmaster Scott Hettig started as an avid homebrewer who found himself looking for a career change. He was offered an apprenticeship at a Milwaukee
Scott Shor, a Long Island native, started his career in the industry soon after moving to Boston in 2000. For five years, he was General Manager at a high-end beer, wine and liquor store in the prestigious Beacon Hill area. In 2005, Scott moved to Charleston and eventually re-entered the food
When Michael & Harmon Skurnik started The Pinot Project in 2009, it was to answer a call from their customers who were looking for a great quality Pinot Noir at a reasonable price. With
The story of Miki & TT… there should be mimosas! Wait there were (along with lots of caterings and restaurant shenanigans)! Early on, both wanting to be their own boss, Miki and TT
At UpCountry Brewing our mission is to create AWESOME EXPERIENCES while sharing our PASSION for craft beer, local music, and for getting outside. We accomplish this by focusing on the
After studying Sustainable Agriculture, William went on to work as a small batch cheese maker for several years at a local creamery before teaming up with his mentor, retired Scottish master
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