Executive Chef Kyle McKnight has invited his friends – who are coincidentally some of the best chefs in the Southeast – back to Hickory for his annual Kyle and Friends Chefs Dinner.

Imagine an evening around the table with this culinary roster: Jameson Chavez, James Doss and Rebecca Alvarado Paredes from Wilmington; Jason Smith from Raleigh; Todd Woods from Asheville; Steve Sharp from Atlanta; Anthony Gray from Greenville; Chris Edwards from Middleburg, Virginia; and Highland Avenue’s new Sous Chef, Sam Stachon. The event starts with a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres at The Crossing and culminates with a dinner to remember at Highland Avenue. The best part of hanging out with Kyle and Friends? Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Hickory Soup Kitchen. Now that’s food for the soul.

Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $125 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.highlandavenuerestaurant.com