National Truffle Fest

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Thursday February 23rd

5:00 Check in and Welcome Reception Grand Ballroom Hosted by Grand Bohemian Executive Chef Adam Hayes

Friday February 24th

9:00 – 12:00 The Truth about Truffles Seminar  -  Keynote Speaker:   Dr. Jim Trappe, Mycology Master.
The Secret Life of Truffles Presentation by Dr. Shannon Berch. Presentation by  Dr. Tom Michaels. Click here to view Truffle Expert bios
 
12:30-2:30 Truffle Risotto on Parade - Grand Ballroom Salon. Prepared by Southeast’s best chefs:  Tyler Brown, Ashley Christensen, John Fleer, Vivian Howard, Matt Kelly, Tandy Wilson and Cynthia Wong. Click here to view bios & other info about the Chefs
 
3:00-4:00 The Business of Truffles Grand Ballroom. Presentations by: Emanuele Musini and Ian Purkayastha
 
4:00-5:30 Mix–it-up Whiskey Cocktail Seminar and Tasting * - Ballroom Patio. Presented by NYC cocktail culturist Karin Stanley

7:00 Gourmet Truffle and Wine Dinners - Hosted by executive chefs and guest winemakers in these fine area restaurants:

Restaurant                                                 Winery

Cucina 24                         Bonaccorsi Wine Company
Cúrate                                 Steve Miles Selections
Fiore’s                              The Gabrielle Collection
Inn at Biltmore                   Biltmore Wines
Ruth’s Chris                      Perception
The Cliffs                          ABC / Clendenen Family
The Red Stag Grill            B Cellars

 

 

Saturday February 25th

11:00-1:00 Three Course Truffle Brunch and Cooking Demonstration - Grand Ballroom. Hosted by Chef Adam Hayes with cocktail pairings by cocktail culturist Karin Stanley


1:00-4:00 Explore Asheville!


4:00-5:00 The Right Glass Seminar and Wine Tasting* - Red Stag Grill. Presented by Riedel


7:00 Chef’s Gala Evening including silent auction, gourmet truffle dishes, fine wines, dancing to music of Orange Crush. Grand Ballroom

 

* Limited seating available / schedule subject to change