 Here's a great new deal for dining at local restaurants in Asheville during 2012. The Asheville Passport is a booklet with $1,000 in buy-one-get-one savings at 40 Asheville Independent Restaurants member dining establishments. Cost for the booklet of coupons is only $50.
The booklet is now on sale as a great value in savings. It can be purchased at www.airasheville.org or at the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau at 36 Montford Avenue. Holiday restrictions apply and the offer is for buy one get one on a meal, up to a $20 value. Gratuity of 18% will be added to bill.
“We think AIR -- our community of independent restaurants -- elevates the food scene in our community to a level beyond expectations,” said Kevin Schwartz.“Not only do we offer a uniquely Asheville dining experience, we also are proud to be a vital and giving part of the community through our events, collaboration with organizations and charitable causes, and our Chefs of Tomorrow culinary scholarships at AB-Tech. We also believe that for both residents as well as visitors to the area, dining at one of our independent restaurants is the ultimate way to experience Asheville,” said Schwartz.
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Asheville Restaurants featured in the Passport Booklet: Avenue M, Blue Ridge Dining Room at Grove Park Inn, Blue Water Seafood, Boca, Bouchon, Chai Pani, Chef Mo, Chelseas Tea Room, City Bakery, Corner Kitchen, Creperie Bouchon, Curate Tapas Bar, Dining Innovations, Fiore’s Ristorante Toscana, Frankie Bones, The French Broad Chocolate Lounge, The Green Sage, Homegrown, Horizons Dining Room at Grove Park Inn, Jack of Hearts, Jack of the Wood, Laughing Seed , Lexington Avenue Brewery, The Lobster Trap, Luella’s Bar-B-Que, Mamacitas, The Market Place, Mela Indian Restaurant, Neo Cantina, Olive or Twist, Pack’s Tavern, Pomodoros, Sunset Terrace at Grove Park Inn, Tupelo Honey, Ultimate Ice Cream, Vincenzo’s and Vinnies Neighborhood Italian.
What is AIR?
 Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR), unites the independent restaurant community of Asheville that are committed to local people, local philanthropies, local businesses, local food and the local economy, with a promise to preserve the authenticity of their mountain home through genuine food and signature hospitality.
Asheville Independent Restaurants also believe in giving back to the region, including assuming leadership roles in the community. They work collaboratively with many other organizations in town – from philanthropic to business to tourism.
AIR’s Foundation supports culinary scholarships at Asheville-Buncombe Technical College, which boasts one of the best culinary schools around. Another initiative called The Community Diner provides job training in the industry for those in our community seeking to re-enter the workforce. When our community has a need for a fundraiser, chances are good you will see AIR as part of the team. They also have partnerships and programs for fighting childhood obesity.
For more information about Asheville Independent Restaurants, visit www.airasheville.org.
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