In photos: Asheville Truffle Experience

Posted on by Cindy Kunst
Wild mushroom and truffle vol-au-vent Photos by Cindy Kunst

The Asheville Truffle Experience is underway this weekend, Feb. 20-22, giving local foodies a chance to taste and learn about the celebrated Tuber melanosporum.

The three-day festival includes a truffle growers’ forum with experts from as far away as France and Oregon, a culinary demonstration by A-B Tech chef instructors, a wine-paired, five-course truffle dinner at The Market Place restaurant and an excursion to the Mountain Research Station truffle orchard in Waynesville.

The following photo gallery captures some highlights from Friday evening’s welcome session at Isa’s Cellar:

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