French Fête for The Holidays
Thursday, 10 November 2022 13:36About: French Dinner with Chef Sam Etheridge and Importer JP Bourgeois @MetroWines
Please join us on Thursday, December 15th @MetroWines for The French Fête. Start the holiday season with innovative dishes by Chef Sam Etheridge of AMBROZIA paired with wines from Asheville based importer Jean Philippe Bourgeois.The evening starts at 6:30 with a Champagne Toast followed by seating at 7pm for a four course menu. The first course will be paired with a lovely White Bordeaux and the next two courses will each be partnered with a red Bordeaux with the last course with a wine from St. Emilion, all expressing the wide range and styles of this famed region. What could be more French?
Limoncello Making Class
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 14:31Ciao Asheville wraps up our 2022 line of events just in time for the holidays. Join us on Sunday, December 11 at 2pm to learn how to make the popular Italian Liqueur, Limoncello. Howard Rampersaud, Food and Wine Traveler in Italy, will present the process pursuant to an authentic Italian recipe garnered from his travels.
Howard will demonstrate the process from start to finish, including bottling this magic elixir and give us shopping and packaging advice, too. Typically made from grain alcohol, Howard will also discuss how to make limoncello from vodka, which has a lower alcohol content. And you’ll get to sample both versions to see which one you like best! You’ll also get to take home a copy of Howard’s recipe.
AMBROZIA, "The Bear" and Materra Wines
Thursday, 06 October 2022 09:45Chef Sam Etheridge of AMBROZIA cooks "The Bear," as seen on HULU, and pairs his take on the dishes with Materra Wines all presented in a casual cocktail party atmosphere with food and wine stations. A representative of the winery will join us and be available to answer questions.
The event is $50 (plus tax). Call (828) 575-9525 or Shop Online Here
Sovereign Remedies and MetroWines Dinner at Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 12:23About: Sovereign Remedies Partners with Metro Wines for a Dinner at Asheville Beauty Academy.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 1st for dinner with Sovereign Remedies in the Parlor of the new event space, the historic building known as the Asheville Beauty Academy, located at 28 Broadway Street in Asheville. You will be greeted with a glass of Sparkling CAVA at 6:30 and seated for a 5 course dinner at 7pm.
Foundations of Wine with Andy Hale at ABTech
Monday, 19 September 2022 13:51Andy Hale, Director of The Asheville School of Wine @MetroWines presents "Foundations of Wine" at ABTech Tuesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. October 11 through November 1
RM 225, Magnolia A-B Tech Asheville Campus
Fees: Course: $112 Course selection Number: SEF-7848-017WT
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Booksigning and Fundraiser
Thursday, 08 September 2022 12:48Join Malaprop’s and Metro Wines on Sunday, October 16th, from 1 to 3:30 at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte Street in Asheville, for a rare in-person event with award-winning authors Barbara Quick (What Disappears) and Gavin Larsen (Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life).Authors will mix with the crowd and read select passages from their work, illuminating the world of ballet past and present.
"Metro Wines, beautifully restored to its 1923 roots, is the perfect location for this event" says John Kerr, co-owner of Metro Wines. "The art of preservation hosts the art of writing."
AMBROZIA PopUP 2
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 15:34Please join us on Thursday, October 13th, starting 6:30 @MetroWines Charlotte Street. Chef Sam Etheridge of AMBROZIA Catering prepares innovative dishes, all paired with wines from Trione Vineyards and Winery presented by Tom Leiner of Grapevine Distributors.
"Over the summer, AMBROZIA was welcomed back to Asheville at the 1st PopUP Dinner @MetroWines," says Gina Trippi, co-owner of MetroWines, "And now, with this second event, we can say with confidence, that AMBROZIA is definitely back home!"
Learn to Make Pasta!
Monday, 15 August 2022 15:26Ahhhhhh… pasta!! The ultimate comfort food. And making fresh pasta is easy. Let us show you just how easy it can be! Join Ciao Asheville as we team up with Metro Wines and q.b. Cucina for a series of pasta-making classes. We’ll start with a live pasta-making demonstration given by Asheville-based Sarah Ubertaccio of q.b. Cucina. This event will take place on Sunday, September 18, from 12-2pm, at a private local residence in the Beaverdam area with mountain views (address to be provided following registration).
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