Welcome to Taste of the Towns!

Swannanoa, Black Mountain, and Old Fort’s Year-Round Culinary Hub

Welcome to the ultimate culinary destination for the valley! Taste of the Towns is a year-round celebration and central showcase dedicated to spotlighting the incredible local flavors, unique eateries, and rich culinary talent across our three vibrant communities

While we keep the spotlight shining on our local food scene 365 days a year, we also host the valley’s new premier culinary tradition: Restaurant Week. Mark your calendars, explore our local flavors, and always come hungry!

Calling All Restaurants: Join the Showcase!

Are you a local restaurant, cafe, or eatery in Swannanoa, Black Mountain, or Old Fort? This is your opportunity to gain regional exposure and connect with eager diners looking for their next favorite dish. By joining, your business benefits from a collaborative, continuous marketing engine designed to bring more diners through your doors.

What You Get:

• Year-Round Central Exposure: Stay featured on our website year-round, highlighting your restaurant so locals and tourists can always find you.
• Restaurant Week Boost: Automatic inclusion in our annual week-long celebration to increase foot traffic and connect with new customers during a traditionally slower winter season.
• Massive Regional Marketing: Benefit from physical flyers distributed from Asheville to Marion to drive regional visitors straight to your venue.
• Aggressive Social Media Campaigns: Enjoy continuous organic promotion, specialized target ads running ahead of major push weeks, and high-visibility Facebook Event exposure.
• In-Restaurant Marketing Materials: Receive professionally printed table tent cards to promote your community presence directly to your existing customers.
• Press & Media Coverage: Gain extra visibility via press releases sent to major local and regional outlets.

Become a sponsor and help us permanently boost our amazing local food scene!

Let’s Put Our Towns on the Map!