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St. Patrick’s Day specials at Corner Kitchen and Chestnut, March 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Corner Kitchen, Chestnut and Corner Kitchen Catering: Chestnut and Corner Kitchen are offering some special dishes on St. Patrick’s Day as follows: Chestnut’s Executive Chef Joe Mitchell is going to slip some Irish spirit into the menu on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day. Being a good Irish American, Joe is […]
Jazz Brunch at The Imperial Life, March 13
FROM A PRESS RELEASE from The Imperial Life: The Imperial Life bar will host a Jazz Brunch featuring five-piece band The Roaring Lions noon-4 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Brunch will be served buffet-style and will include eggs, sausages, home fries, boiled peanut-braised greens, grits and other items made in-house at the downstairs Table restaurant and […]
Rhubarb partners with French wine importer for two prix fixe dinners
PRESS RELEASE from Rhubarb: Amazing French wines are taking over Rhubarb on Sunday, March 13, and Monday, March 14. We are excited to have our friend and French wine guru, Frederick Corriher owner and founder of Frederick Corriher Wine, LLC., join us at Rhubarb for two very special events. Frederick Corriher Wine is a Charleston, […]
MANNA FoodBank facilities upgrade boosts food security in WNC
In spite of Western North Carolina’s growing reputation as a dining destination, food insecurity is still a pervasive problem for the region. With more than 15 percent of WNC’s population identified as food-insecure by the 2014 Map the Meal Gap study (and that number is not declining, even with improvements in the economy), eradicating hunger […]
Folkmoot USA presents inaugural Music Showcase and Spring BBQ in Waynesville, March 19
PRESS RELEASE from Folkmoot USA: Celebrate spring on March, 19, 2016, with the first annual Folkmoot Music Showcase and Spring BBQ, 5pm to 10pm at the Historic Hazelwood School at 112 Virginia Avenue in Waynesville. Musical performances begin at 7pm and will include the Darren Nicholson Band (of Balsam Range fame), Whitewater Bluegrass Band, youth […]
Hi-Wire Brewing’s Big Top welcomes food service from Foothills Meats
PRESS RELEASE from Hi-Wire Brewing: Asheville, NC (March 1, 2016) — Hi-Wire’s Big Top Production Brewery is proud to announce a new partnership with Foothills Local Meats to bring food service to their Biltmore Village Tap Room. Hi- Wire has been looking for the right partner to bring food to their Big Top Tap Room […]
Local Provisions to host New Belgium Brewing Co. beer pairing dinner
PRESS RELEASE from Local Provisions: WHAT: Local Provisions’ beer pairing dinner will feature a special five-course menu by chef Justin Burdett with beer pairings from New Belgium Brewing. The winter style dinner will highlight the notes of select New Belgium beers, including sours and brown stouts. WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:30 […]
Organic Growers School receives grant from Simply Organic 1% Fund
PRESS RELEASE from Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School (OGS) is pleased to announce an award of $6,700 from the Simply Organic® 1% Fund, which, since 2001, has provided over a million dollars of support to organic causes. Simply Organic® is a comprehensive 100% certified organic line of spices, seasoning mixes and baking flavors […]
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina opens first Asheville store, March 1
PRESS RELEASE from Salsarita’s: What: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina will celebrate the grand opening of the first Salsarita’s restaurant in the Asheville market, located in front of Biltmore Park at 26 Carl Alwin Place, on Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 11 a.m. Grand opening festivities will feature fun for everyone with prizes, giveaways, music and more. The […]
Local buzz: Yaupon tea takes the Asheville stage as a native source of caffeine
A black tea made from the yaupon holly, the only known caffeinated plant indigenous to North America, is creeping onto Asheville store shelves and coffee shop menus.
Asheville Truffle Experience returns, Feb. 19-20
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Truffle Experience: The Asheville Truffle Experience returns in elegance and style this Friday and Saturday, February 19th and 20th, with multiple mouth-watering sessions spiraling out from the Haywood Park Hotel in beautiful downtown Asheville. Guests will plunge into the mystery of this ultra-prized ingredient, the magical Tuber melanosporum—otherwise known as the Périgord (Black […]
Buxton Hall Bakery offers Valentine’s Day specials
PRESS RELEASE from Buxton Hall Barbecue: The Buxton Hall Bakery will be getting its Valentines thing on this week, offering several delicious baked treats from February 7 – February 14th. (Order in-store or on the phone, and all the treats are to-go.) Here’s the menu: Red Hot Love Buns: one for $3, tray of six for […]
A-B Tech graduate wins Southeast Region Student Chef of the Year
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Ruth Solis, a 2014 A-B Tech Culinary Arts graduate, won the American Culinary Federation Southeast Region Student Chef of the Year title during competition January 30 at Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta. She will advance to national competition this July in Phoenix. As a member of A-B Tech’s […]
WNC Agricultural Options awards $177,000 in grants to diversifying farmers
PRESS RELEASE from WNC Agricultural Options: MILLS RIVER, N.C.—Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 33 farm businesses a total of $177,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills […]
Dead Romance: New Velvet & Lace event planned at Buxton Hall Barbecue, Feb. 4
PRESS RELEASE from Velvet & Lace: Velvet & Lace Dead Romance: A celebration of the female presence in Asheville’s bar scene What: Velvet & Lace is back yet again for round three! The next event is February 4th at Buxton Hall, beginning at 10 pm. This month will feature bombshell babe and crazy talented guest bartender […]
Aloft partners with Hi-Wire Brewing for Taste of the South Slope beer pairing event
Four Hi-Wire brews will be paired with small-plate offerings from the menu of Aloft’s WXYZ bar during an event Tuesday evening to benefit MANNA FoodBank.
East Asheville chiropractor hosts annual food drive
Tom Whittington is gearing up to launch his annual Chiropractic Opportunity Week — a community-wide event anchored by a food drive that the East Asheville chiropractor has hosted for 20 years.
Weather or not: Restaurants open in Asheville, Jan. 22
In spite of today’s winter storm, a few local restaurants, breweries and bars are staying open for hardy souls who want to brave the elements.
Asheville Wine & Food Festival introduces Asheville Cocktail Week, May 4-8
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Wine & Food Festival: Now in its eighth year, the Asheville Wine and Food Festival (August 19th-20th, 2016) presents a new signature event in partnership with Spirit Savvy Cocktail Events. Asheville Cocktail Week is a celebration of the art of mixology and craft spirits, combining the best talent and trends the […]
MG Road collaborates with Fair Game Beverage Co. for winter-themed dinner
PRESS RELEASE from MG Road: THE FAIR GAME LODGE: A Wintry Après-Ski Style Dinner at MG Road Presented by: Fair Game Beverage Co. and Asheville Wine & Food Festival Thursday, February 11th 6pm – 9pm We’re happy to announce MG Road’s next creative venture in collaboration with Fair Game Beverage Company. We welcome you to round out […]