
🍴 Asheville Transplants Presents: Forks & Friends Dinner Club
Intimate dinner club night built for conversation, with 8 to 12 transplants sharing a leisurely meal while meeting new people. Rotating Asheville area restaurants and cuisines keep it fresh, starting at Stoney Knob Cafe in Weaverville.
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