“I grew up going to the market every week with my mother. Twice a week, we would go to the market. That’s where we would go do our food shopping. We would have to walk a good 15-20 minutes. “We were a big family of six children, so that’s a lot of food. She had […]
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Bicycle built for food
To really get the lay of the farmland, hop on your bike. The second Cycle to Farm event offers an opportunity to experience the countryside and meet local producers while getting some exercise. “You get to ride right past the farm and really take it in: the sights, the smells,” says Jennifer Billstrom, ride director. […]
Final fire
Over the past couple of months, Adam Hayes has added some new ingredients to his repertoire, including moonshine and Mountain Dew. The chef at the Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village has cooked in four secret-ingredient challenges since January. The dinners are part of Fire on the Rock Competition Dining, […]
Posana adds (more) polish
Don’t be alarmed by Posana’s image: the restaurant isn’t closing — at least, not permanently. Over the past week, it’s taken a break for renovations. “We have people sticking their heads in the door asking what’s going on and what happened to Posana, I guess out of curiosity and concern, which is really nice,” says […]
Simple flower
Whereas some first-time restaurant owners might welcome a high-profile opportunity, Kris Dietrick, the new owner of Café Azalea, is relieved to work with the small and simple. He spent most of his career preparing elaborate dinners at River Run Country Club in Charlotte, so the 50-seat eatery offers a welcome change of pace. “My kitchen […]
Ramped and ready: The Haywood County Ramp Festival celebrates nearly a century of flavor love
The Saturday, May 5, gathering includes live music and a ramp-eating contest.
Asheville Wine & Food Festival releases details for 2013 event
This year, the Asheville Wine & Food Festival celebrates its fifth birthday and expands its showcase of Asheville’s culinary offerings. The event, which takes place on Thursday, August 22, through Saturday, August 24, will include a bartenders’ competition, a dessert tasting and a grand culinary exposition. Here are the details from the press release. Read […]
Loretta’s sweetens the deal: The Asheville institution expands downstairs
Look for outdoor seating on Lexington Avenue, baked goods by the dozen and coffee and espresso in early summer.
Ready, set, Beer Week!
Some people stretch their stomachs. Others study up on beer writing. Either way, the 10-day brouhaha known as Asheville Beer Week requires something of a strategic approach. Since you're already planning, it's never too early to start dreaming of what you're going to eat with all those beers. Tickets are already on sale for a […]
Golden bowls
Soup stands for variation, in a word: If you've got spices and liquid, you've got soup. After that, the possibilities are endless. Accordingly, Bobo Pho, which will likely open in the coming week on Lexington Avenue, will show off soup’s versatility. The Southeast Asian broth and noodle dish will serve as a quick business lunch […]
Bartenders at MG Road talk Indian-inspired cocktails with Food & Wine
Word travels fast: After just a few months in business, MG Road has already attracted the attention of Food & Wine magazine — twice, in fact. The latest write-up focuses on the cocktail recipes, which make creative use of Indian spices. Read an excerpt below, or click here for the full article. Indian spices like […]
Celebrate food on Saturday
This weekend offers two food-centric festivals.
BT’s Burger Joint dares you: Take the 40/20 challenge
The new Biltmore Park eatery offers a free meal to anyone who can eat a 40-ounce burger in 20 minutes.
Behind the screens: What happens when the national media comes to town
Asheville chefs talk about their experiences with the press
The Weinhaus goes hybrid
Wine took awhile to become mainstream in Western North Carolina, recalls Hunt Mallett, owner of the Weinhaus. When his father started the business in 1977, he didn't have many competitors. “They were the only game in town,” Mallett says. “In fact, not just in town, but the whole western end of the state didn't really […]
Bottle Blonde: Asheville Distilling releases a new whiskey
Troy & Sons Blonde is finally available at ABC stores.
This bread is our bread
How to read bread The color and texture of a loaf of bread tells a story about how it was made. When reading a loaf, remember that every baker has different goals, says David Bauer of Farm & Sparrow. Sometimes, you need simple sandwich bread; other times, you want something with dramatic flair. Crumb structure: […]
Once a wine shop, twice a wine shop
Charlotte Street's retail offerings took a hit last year after Blue Water Seafood and The Wine Studio closed within a few weeks of each other. But now, a wine shop will return to complement The Chop Shop Butchery and City Bakery just down the road. Metro Wines will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April […]
Peep the farm scene on the big screen
See what life is like on Asheville’s farms without getting your shoes dirty. On Wednesday, April 24, Slow Food Asheville will show three short films that focus on local food production. The free event starts at 6 p.m. at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall. The films include Preserve, a collaboration between Grae Skye Studios and […]
Get your game on
Fifteen years ago, nine Asheville hunters got together at Fine Friends Restaurant on Merrimon Avenue to clean out their freezers. They brought the yields of hunts past, and the restaurant’s chef, Allen Dye, prepared the meat for them and served it in the restaurant’s back dining room. Today, years after Fine Friends closed, the annual […]
Tupelo takeover
Tupelo Honey Café announced last week that it’s opening a new location in Chattanooga. The restaurant, which opened on Pritchard Park in 2000, now has six locations in North Carolina and Tennessee. Elizabeth Sims, Tupelo's director of marketing, says the restaurant has no plans to stop expanding. “We're looking at a lot of options,” she […]