Food News: Annual Truffle Experience at Isa’s Bistro in downtown Asheville

Isa’s Bistro to host annual event to celebrate the truffle, on Saturday, February 20th, 2016. From their press release…

The Asheville Truffle Experience is returning with elegance and style and will be hosting a special truffle extravaganza dinner at Isa’s Bistro on Saturday, February 20.

Guests will be explore the mystery of this ultra-prized ingredient, the magical Tuber melanosporum—otherwise known as the Périgord (Black Winter) Truffle—traditionally hailing from the deep, dark woods of France, Italy and Spain, but now also to being cultivated in both the northwest and the southeast of the United States. Be sure to enjoy a variety of provocative and delicious dishes from Chef Duane Fernandes with his five course dinner experience highlighting the best of the truffle flavors on Saturday, February 20. Tickets can be purchased for $149 (not including tax + gratuity).

The registration link for the truffle extravaganza dinner at Isa’s Bistro and other activities can be found here: http://ashevilletruffle.com/register.html

First
TRUFFLED POTATO LEEK SOUP
garlic chips, parsley oil

Second
PAN FRIED VEAL SWEETBREADS
handrolled cavatelli, roasted mushrooms, foie gras truffle butter

Third
NC BLACK GROUPER
herbed spaetzle, baby arugula, NC shrimp, black garlic truffle broth

Fourth
PAN SEARED NY STRIP
white bean cassoulet, pickled pearl onions, truffle viniagrette

Dessert
ALMOND TRUFFLE SEMIFREDDO
roasted almond cookie, truffle honey