FoodiesChef's Table meets Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Eat Pray Love But Just the Eat Part

Three days of culinary excellence

Duration
3 days
Budget
$300-500/person
Best Time
spring, summer, fall
Perfect For
Restaurant collectors

Dylan's Take

I have a PhD in nutrition, which basically means I'm professionally obsessed with food.

Seasonal Editions Available

summerJuly-August

Farm Fresh Summer Feast

Peak tomato season is basically a religious experience

Special highlights:
Heirloom tomatoes at every...Farm dinners at Hickory...Food truck Friday at...
holidayNovember 20-January 2

Holiday Feasting Tour

Eating our feelings but festively

Special highlights:
Thanksgiving prix fixe at...Gingerbread house making at...Holiday cookie tour of...

Your Weekend Schedule

Friday
Day 1

Downtown Icons

7:00pm

Cúrate

$40-60
11 Biltmore Ave

Spanish tapas temple

Insider Tip: Sit at the bar

Saturday
Day 2

Markets to Fine Dining

7:30pm

Chai Pani

$20-30
22 Battery Park Ave

James Beard winner

Insider Tip: Okra fries will change your life

Sunday
Day 3

Brunch Culture

10:00am

Biscuit Head

$12-18
733 Haywood Rd

Biscuit sandwiches with jam bar

Insider Tip: Get there before 10

Must-Do Experiences

  • Chai Pani
  • Farmers market
  • Cúrate

Insider Tips

  • Make reservations everywhere

Where to Stay

Downtown

Walk to restaurants

Getting Around

  • Downtown walkable

Photo Ops

  • 📸 S&W Market ceiling

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