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Highlights
Explore downtown Asheville's diverse culinary scene on a guided walking tour, featuring six unique tastings and insights into local culture.
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Highlights
They will embark on an immersive culinary journey, discovering Asheville's diverse food scene from century-old traditions to modern tastes.
Guests will savor six unique tastings, including authentic Indian street food, a rich Appalachian ham biscuit, and a decadent ice cream-centered cookie.
Knowledgeable local expert guides will share fascinating stories about Asheville's history, architecture, and best-kept dining secrets.
They will enjoy guided tastings at two surprise artisanal shops, offering an opportunity to discover and sample local specialties.
The tour offers an unforgettable experience, making it a perfect gift for food lovers and explorers eager to delve into Asheville's vibrant culture.
What to Expect
They will embark on a delightful walking tour through Downtown Asheville, where historic streets reveal a captivating blend of Art Deco, Neo-Gothic, and Spanish Baroque architecture. Along this compact city center loop, guests will discover hidden culinary treasures, from bustling counters to intimate tasting bars. The journey features six distinct tastings, designed to showcase the city's rich and evolving food landscape.
The culinary adventure begins with spiced Indian street food, followed by a flaky buttermilk biscuit with dry-cured Appalachian ham, and a savory pressed panini from a renowned chip shop. Between courses, guests will explore two surprise artisanal shops for unique tastings. Throughout the experience, local guides will share intriguing stories about Asheville's past and present, ensuring visitors leave not only satisfied but also with a deeper understanding of how Asheville eats and a personal shopping list of local favorites.
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursHours may vary. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information.
- Ticket ValidityVouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
- Meeting PointGuests will meet their local guide outside the arcade in Downtown Asheville, an area steeped in history and unique architecture.
Event Schedule
An Indian Street Grill Off the Arcade
Guests will begin with Indian street food: chargrilled chicken marinated in yogurt, lime, and Kashmiri chilli, rolled into warm flatbread with slaw and green chutney, from a kitchen group with a long-standing reputation.
A Chef's Bakery and Pantry
They will savor a buttermilk biscuit built around dry-cured Appalachian ham, showcasing serious Appalachian breakfast cooking from a well-known Asheville chef's bakery.
A Chip Shop With a Cult Following
A pressed panini on toasted ciabatta is next, from a woman-owned café famous for its thick-cut potato chips; half of downtown eats lunch here.
Two Surprise Artisanal Tastings
Between the savory and sweet, guests will be led to two local artisanal shops for guided counter tastings, which remain a surprise until arrival.
A Cookie Shop With No Small Option
The tour concludes with a quarter-pound cookie, baked the same morning and featuring an ice cream center, halved to be manageable while exploring on foot.
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Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
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