The Twisted Laurel Restaurant Group has a lot of news to share: Hard to believe the summer is over, but all of us at the Twisted Laurel Restaurant Group had a great one and hope you did too. Now as we dive into another beautiful fall in the mountains, we wanted to share what we have going on. First, if you haven’t yet seen the new and improved twistedlaurel.com, please check it out! We have a new look featuring our new menus, more details on our special event spaces like The Daphne Room downtown, and our off-site catering options throughout Western North Carolina.
Now. here’s what we have going on at all the restaurants…
Meet Chef Tom
We’d like to introduce the newest member of the Twisted Laurel family – Executive Chef Tom LaFauci who joined downtown’s Daphne at Twisted Laurel to take its menu to an exciting, new yet familiar place, bringing some old favorites back by popular demand.
“Being approachable to a large number of people is important to us.”, says General Manager Vince Charbonneau. “I am excited to have Chef Tom on board to push Daphne in a new and creative direction while staying true to Twisted Laurel’s roots. His background in quick service, corporate, fast casual, and independent restaurants is not only valuable to Daphne, but for the entire Twisted Laurel family.”
LaFauci grew up cooking with his grandfather in an Italian kitchen in New Jersey where he “was the Italian kid, standing on a chair, stirring the sauce.”
Tom continues family traditions by making all the pastas and sauces featured on the Daphne menu from scratch, including the linguini, pappardelle, and ravioli, just to name a few.
His history with big brand restaurants along with his extensive catering experience and role as Chief Smoker of an award winning competitive barbecue team makes Chef Tom the perfect person to take the helm of the Daphne at Twisted Laurel kitchen.
Chef Tom added, “Working for a brand that is established, and tasked to take it to new levels, excites me.”
We hope it excites you too!
Menu Makeover
If you have visited either Twisted Laurel West or Twisted Laurel Weaverville in the past few weeks, you might have noticed something a little different. We have new menus! But don’t worry – all your favorites are still there, we’ve just added some new dishes like a Fried Mac N Cheese appetizer and a Blackened Mahi Mahi entree. Take a look at the new menu here.
West Side Vibes
Twisted Laurel West on New Leicester Highway redesigned their patio this summer with cafe lights making for beautiful outdoor dining and fun with cornhole and giant jenga during these fall days and nights. They have also updated their daily specials which you can check out here.
“We at Twisted Laurel West absolutely love being apart of the Leicester highway community. We are coming up on our second year anniversary, and would like to thank everyone that has supported us. We currently have 40 beers on tap, 17 television’s for all the big games and a beautiful patio. Besides our new menu with some amazing new items, definitely also try our brunch menu and $6 Bloody Mary’s and $4 Mimosas every Sunday. We have recently changed our management team and have a talented new chef cooking up some amazing dishes.” – Christopher Luce, General Manager
‘Tis the Season
Did you know that Twisted Laurel Weaverville is the only restaurant offering the NFL Ticket in the North Asheville/Weaverille neck of the woods? Yep – you can watch the big games while enjoying drink specials like $4 pints on Mondays, $3 pints on Tuesdays, and $1 off select Brewery of the Month beers on Thursday Pint Nights. You can check them all out here.
And speaking of “The Season” – it’s time for holiday parties, and it’s not too late to book yours with us! Already have a venue? Let us take care of the food! Contact us today so we can help you plan the perfect off-site catering options for your event and guests.
The Twisted Laurel Mobile Eatery – which made appearances all summer long at places like Homeplace Beer Company in Burnsville and at concerts at The Barn at Paint Fork in Barnardsville – is also available for special events from weddings to sporting events to holiday parties!
We have something for everyone – from traditional to trendy – and can work with your budget to make sure that the food is a deliciously unforgettable part of your gathering. Just give us a call and let us know what you have in mind.
* All Twisted Laurel restaurants offer catering, to-go orders, can accommodate large parties, and have dog-friendly outdoor seating. Be sure and call the restaurant of choice for any questions, to make reservations, or place any orders!
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