Creatures Café has a new name and a new groove. In January, the Christian, alcohol-free eatery and nightclub became the Asheville Radio Café. “It's such a hassle to move a radio station that we were able to find some private investors and take over the café completely,” says Pete Blackshaw, the nonprofit’s new president. Blackshaw […]
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Earth Fare funds grants to fight childhood obesity
Here’s the press release from Earth Fare: Earth Fare is pleased to announce the launch of The Friends of Earth Fare Foundation. This nonprofit, charitable organization will provide children across the Southeast and Midwest with access to healthy food choices and activity through partnerships with local non-profits, schools and community initiatives. The goal of the […]
In the mood for doughnuts? How about sweet potato jerky?
Local entrepreneurs have some interesting food products in the works, and Blue Ridge Food Ventures aims to help them get their businesses started.
Two specialty grocers open next week
Dough on Merrimon Avenue anticipates a quiet opening in early February and a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 12. In Woodfin’s Reynold’s Village, Livi’s Pantry will open around the same time.
Anything meaty, tasty and juicy
Craig Hoge proudly mans his bright-yellow bread truck, which is decked out with pictures of anthropomorphic sausages and tiny hearts. It's an eye-catching homage to “anything meaty, tasty and juicy,” as he describes the products he will serve from the Lovin' Tenders food truck, which opens this week on Haywood Road at the intersection with […]
More beer to South Slope
The South Slope neighborhood is growing like a weed on a sunny, south-facing barrow. The up-and-coming neighborhood — and subject of a January Xpress cover story — will be home to Twin Leaf Brewery. Steph and Tim Weber, husband-and-wife co-owners, recently announced that the brewery will be located at 144 Coxe Ave., and they hope […]
To market, to market
In the morning, the neighborhood grocer wakes up and enjoys a breakfast at home with his family before sauntering down the steps to his shop. There, he spends the day with his neighbors, who are also his customers, before calling it quits in the evening and completing his two-minute walking commute back to his home. […]
Biscuit Head set for springtime opening in West Asheville
The biscuit-centric restaurant, from Lexington Avenue Brewery’s Jason and Carolyn Roy, will take over the Tolliver’s Crossing building on Haywood Road.
Winter market at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, Wednesday, Feb. 6
Below is a press release from the folks at Blue Ridge Food Ventures regarding their winter market: A Winter Market will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m., at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, located on the Enka campus of A-B Tech, 1461 Sand Hill Rd., in […]
Asheville Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday with Bites and Sips
Tupelo Honey Cafe offers special deal on pecan pies for troops stationed abroad
Looking to send a sweet gift to a soldier stationed overseas? At Tupelo Honey Cafe, buy one pecan pie to ship to a soldier, and the restaurant will send a second pie for free. Below are the details from the website. For more information, visit tupelohoneycafe.com/piesfortroops. $47.95 Buy one, get one free. Price Includes Shipping […]
Lovin’ Tenders food truck opens this week on Haywood Road
The truck, which will also visit The Lot, serves an idiosyncratic mash-up of global cuisines and novelty meats.
Everyman’s artisan: All Souls plans more artisan pizza for the RAD
What slow season? Asheville Restaurant Week on the horizon, and abundant deals for local diners
Feel-good street: The Green Room bar will open just down the block from The Altamont Theatre
Sold: Santé Wine Bar
Santé Wine Bar is healthy (as its name, translated from French, suggests). Former owner Carla Baden wants to dispel rumors she's heard that the place is closing; it's not. It simply changed ownership. Allan Morse, an engineer, is Santé's new steward. He's neither changing careers nor making a detached investment. Rather, he's keeping his day […]
Nourishing policy: City Council considers Asheville’s Food Action Plan
The plans will be presented by the Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council at the Tuesday, Jan. 22, meeting of City Council.
Twin Leaf Brewery announces South Slope location
Owners Steph and Tim Weber hope to open at the corner of Coxe and Banks avenues by the end of 2013.
Weaverville, welcome crêpes
The Crêperie and Café of Weaverville is open on Main Street.
Introducing South Slope
Downtown’s fringe district sees new life.
Everything else is gravy: Q&A with Justin Warner, Food Network star and real nice guy
The winner of the reality TV show Food Network Star, shares his thoughts on food and fame while in town while filming a new show.