James Beard Journalism Award-nominated food blog covers Blind Pig

Jason Sandford July 28, 2012

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Top indie food blog Bunkycooks covered the most recent edition of Asheville’s underground supper club, Blind Pig. The “seven deadly sins” as interpreted by two chefs in a decadent seven-course dinner.

Great context for the Blind Pig experience, and good background on the chefs. Plus great pics.

From the blog entry:

When asked about the inspiration for the evening’s menu, Chef Dissen said that there were so many ways to go with this theme and that part of the inspiration was the forward thinking concept of Ashevillians. They are adventurous when dining out and that was certainly one of the requirements for attending the Seven Deadly Sins Dinner. Dishes like “Greed”, the third course, exemplify that with a Local Rabbit Terrine, Lusty Monk Mustard, Summer Truffle Salad, Frisee, Pickled Cherries, Hazelnut and Cognac Reduction.

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Asheville has always been one of our favorite culinary destinations. The food scene has changed quite a bit over the last few years with new restaurants opening and events like the ones the Blind Pig Supper Club are creating. Diners are more open to whole animal dinners and menus antithetical of pedestrian. People like the thrill of the surprise and the unusual. Dissen said, “There is a real entrepreneurial spirit here. Everyone wants Asheville to be amazing and not just okay.”