Events / Taste America

Taste America: Asheville

Wed, August 21, 2024

5:30 PM
Chai Pani
Price: General - $155 Tickets on sale now!

LOCATION 
Chai Pani
32 Banks Avenue 
Asheville, NC 28801 
 
5:30 P.M. ET - Capital One Access Pass Arrivals 
6:00 P.M. ET - General 
 

A national dining event celebrating your local restaurant community. 

Taste America, presented by Capital One, is a nationwide initiative to bring together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities. 

The dinner at Chai Pani will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by chef Silver Iocovozzi of Neng Jr.’s in Asheville and chef Meherwan Irani of Chai Pani in Asheville. The menu will reflect their signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and communities. The dinner will also include beverage pairings for each course. 

Menu

MULTI-COURSE MEAL CREATED BY 

Taste Twenty Chef
Silver Iocovozzi
James Beard Award Nominee
Neng Jr.'s
Asheville, NC

and 

James Beard Award Winner
Meherwan Irani  
Chai Pani  
Asheville, NC 

 

WELCOME COCKTAIL 
Luya Highball 
Chemist Gin with Ginger, Galangal, Turmeric, Thai Chiles, Lemon, and Soda 

 
FIRST COURSE 
Kurkuri Bhindi and Chili Bajji > Bradford Okra with Global Fry Peppers, Bhindi Masala, Crispy Besan, and Sundry Chutneys 
**Gluten-free; contains alliums and dairy 

Les Vignes du Fresche Brin de Lune Chenin Blanc 2022 
 

SECOND COURSE 
Patra Ni Macchi  > Wild Atlantic Cod with Coconut–Coriander Purée, Banana Leaf, Jeera Rice, and Gujarati Kadhi 
**Gluten-free; contains alliums and shellfish 

Les Vignes du Fresche RadicalementRosé Pinot Noir 2022 
 


ENTRÉE 
Lechon with Leather Britches > Filipino Pork Barbeque with Appalachian Green Beans and Local Lee’s Rice 
**Gluten-free; contains alliums 
 
Les Vignes du Fresche Les Nuits Fresche Pinot Noir 2022 
 


DESSERT 
Halo Halo > Crushed Ice with Grape Jelly, Cherry, Condensed Milk, Banana, and Red Bean 
**Contains dairy and nuts 

 
Carinosa Milk Punch > Batavia Arrack van Oosten and Chemist Navy Strength Gin with Pandan, Lemongrass, Green Tea, Coconut Milk, Cane Vinegar, and Whey 

Related Info

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 and older. 
 
Reservation Policy: All reservations are nonrefundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, the James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and option to donate tickets. For more information, contact reservations@jamesbeard.org

For more information, please contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com

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