Eric Scheffer and Dining Out For Life
Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out For Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for those affected by HIV/AIDS in our community and beyond. Learn more about the instrumental role that Eric Scheffer played in getting the event off the ground and running, and how impactful his support would be for years to come.
Welcome Emily Abernathy
Former restaurant owner and teacher, and now General Manager at Jettie Rae’s Oyster House, Emily Abernathy has been on Guy’s Grocery Games and won, helped open Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, and was part of the A-Team at Savoy, Eric Scheffer’s first restaurant, which put Asheville on the map as a dining destination in the early 2000s. We are thrilled to have her as part of our crew!
New Menu Items at Gan Shan West
We are excited to welcome 5 new dishes to the Gan Shan West menu.
Eric Scheffer on Gan Shan West
A note from Chef Eric Scheffer on the acquisition of Gan Shan West.
Staff Highlight: Chef Anai
Chef Anai started at Vinnie's as a Pantry Cook, then worked her way up to become Head Chef of the #1 favorite restaurant in South Asheville.
In this article, learn more about Anai’s journey to Vinnie's South, and what it's like being a female in a male-dominated field.