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What’s new in food: Fermenti launches brick-and-mortar in North Asheville
After years of participating at local farmers markets and hosting annual festivals, Meg Chamberlain prepares to open her first brick-and-mortar. Also: Asheville Truffle Experience returns; La Bodega by Cúrate hosts its latest Pinxto Party; and more!
What’s new in food: Asheville Restaurant Week returns for 11th year
Nearly 40 local restaurants are participating in the latest Asheville Restaurant Week. Also: Gan Shan West and Highland Brewing Co. collaborate on a Lunar New Year dinner; Old Europe Pastries celebrates more space at its new location; and more!
What’s new in food: The Indigenous Walls Project expands with Indigenous Markets
Indigenous Markets launches Saturday, Jan. 21 at 46 Aston St. Also: 7 Clans Brewing and the Trucking Delicious food truck team up for the first 2023 Sunday Brunch event; Bold Rock hosts free palm reading event; and more!
What’s new in food: Counting down to the New Year
Seeking a spot to ring in the New Year? Asheville has plenty of tasty options. Plus: potlucks, cooking classes and more!
What’s new in food: Stay sharp at Asheville Crafted Edge
Asheville Crafted Edge brings artisan knives to downtown Asheville. Also: Anoche opens in the River Arts District; holiday bar crawls come to town; and plenty more!
What’s new in food: Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian rolls out new lunch food truck
Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian introduces a new mobile lunch option. Plus: PIE.ZAA launches new food challenge; Orale’s Bar & Grill announces plans to open on Fairview Road; and more!
What’s new in food: Highland Brewing Co. hosts Cold Mountain Winter Ale Festival
Whether you’ve lived in Asheville your entire life or just moved here, chances are you’re familiar with Highland Brewing Co.’s seasonal Cold Mountain Winter Ale. “We have some die-hard Cold Mountain fans — those who aim to be first in line each year decked out in their vintage Cold Mountain hats and shirts,” says Nikki Mitchell, […]
What’s new in food: Asheville Halloween Bar Crawl haunts the streets once more
If last year’s Halloween Bar Crawl is any indication, hundreds of ghosts, goblins and caped crusaders will be returning to the streets for the gathering’s latest iteration. The fifth annual crawl begins at Catawba Brewing Co. – South Slope on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. From there, bar creepy crawlers will descend upon several […]
What’s new in food: Diwali lights up Asheville
On Monday, Oct. 24, a number of Asheville’s most prominent Indian restaurants will honor Diwali with food specials. Also: Dalton’s Distillery is hosting a chili dog eating contest; Turntable Supper returns; and more!
What’s new in food: It’s a plant-based party at Asheville VeganFest
Asheville VeganFest convenes at Pack Square Park, Sunday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Also: Ginger’s Revenge celebrates the opening of its second location; Bears Bees + Brews Festival celebrates at Rabbit Rabbit; and more!
What’s new in food: Prost to fall at Highland Brewing Co.’s Clawtoberfest
Highland Brewing Co. debuts Clawtoberfest, a new fall celebration featuring autumnal beer, food, fun and games. Also: Bountiful Cities’ Community Garden Network hosts a Fall Equinox Garden Dinner Party; Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. launches The Mule; and more!
What’s new in food: Cuban comfort food heading for the RAD
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food gears up to open in the RAD. Also: Green Man Brewery launches ghost kitchen; North Carolina Apple Festival returns; and more!
What’s new in food: Building brotherhood for Black Asheville
YMI Cultural Center hosts its latest Brother’s Brunch. Also: New Origin Brewing celebrate its one-year anniversary; Foothills Meats announces new plans; and more!
What’s new in food: Grove Arcade hosts inaugural summer festival
The inaugural Grove Arcade Summer Festival brings a number of restaurant specials to the historic building. Also: chef Elliot Moss announces his departure from Buxton Hall Barbecue; Cafetería y Taqueria la Jarochita launches in Arden; and more!
What’s new in food: Asheville’s past meets future at Eldr
Eldr opens in North Asheville. Also: New Belgium Brewing Co. launches Poured for All Initiative; Legally Addictive Foods announces plans to move its manufacturing operations to Asheville; and more!
What’s new in food: MANNA FoodBank hosts latest Outpace Hunger campaign
“MANNA is serving an average of 100,000 people per month through our network of 200-plus partner agencies,” says Kelly Schwartz, MANNA FoodBank’s special events manager. “With the rising cost of groceries, the need is still critical, especially for working families, seniors and veterans on a fixed budget.” With that in mind, MANNA is preparing for its […]
What’s new in food: GrindFest celebrates local Black businesses
GrindFest returns to the River Arts District. Also: American Craft Sake Festival relaunches; First Watch launches in Asheville; and more!
What’s new in food: Taste It, Don’t Waste It during Food Waste Reduction Month
Taste It, Don’t Waste It debuts at Wicked Weed West. Also: The Med launches late-night menu; 12 Bones Brewing turns three; and plenty more!
What’s new in food: Honey cake for Ukraine
OWL Bakery’s Lola Borovyk spearheaded the Honey Cake for Ukraine fundraiser, raising over $12,000 for relief efforts. Also: Dine To Be Kind returns; free seeds; and more!
What’s new in food: Strada Italiano and Social Lounge celebrates 10 years
On Sunday, March 27, Strada Italiano and Social Lounge celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Plus: Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces spring series with a focus on food sovereignty, Taco Bill expands eastward and more!