PRESS RELEASE from the Chef Action Network WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chef Action Network and chefs William Dissen of Asheville, NC and Hari Pulapaka of Deland, FL, in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, are hosting the first Chefs At Work on Policy and Change salon in Asheville on February 1-2, 2016. The event, part of both […]
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Asheville Independent Restaurant Association names new board president
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Independent Restaurant Association ASHEVILLE, NC – A new year welcomes new faces to the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) Board of Directors. Kevin Westmoreland, co-owner of Corner Kitchen and Chestnut, has been named the new 2016 president of the AIR board. “As an independent restaurant owner, I have always felt that […]
Downtown Cajun/Creole restaurant Lafayette closes
After only a few months in operation, Lexington Avenue Cajun/Creole restaurant Lafayette has closed permanently.
Thirsty Monk plans third annual New Year’s Eve Keg Drop
The two-story descent of a golden, illuminated beer keg will help ring in 2016 in South Asheville.
Thanksgiving horror stories: Asheville residents tell tales of holiday travails
Thanksgiving can be a heartwarming holiday full of good food and family. But kitchen calamities, unruly house guests, uncooperative appliances and other snafus can sometimes conspire to dim Thanksgiving Day’s rosy glow. Some Asheville residents — including a few Xpress staffers — were willing to share their own stories about surviving Thanksgiving.
Local Provisions opens this week on Biltmore Avenue
Chef Justin Burdett’s new eatery will offer dinner service and Sunday brunch. Click through for photos from the recent soft opening by Cindy Kunst.
Southside Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 25
PRESS RELEASE from Green Opportunities: On Wednesday, November 25th, neighbors, friends and family will join together for a shared holiday meal at the 2nd Annual Southside Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The event is free and open to everyone. This year, Chef Liam Luttrell-Rowland is coordinating the event. “We’re hoping to serve between 150 and 200 people […]
Lighting of the 23rd annual Ingles Giving Tree scheduled for Nov. 23
PRESS RELEASE from MANNA FoodBank: Ingles Markets and MANNA FoodBank invite the community to attend the 23rd annual lighting of the Ingles Giving Tree at the Asheville Mall on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. The Giving Tree is a 10-ton construction of non-perishable food items donated by Ingles Markets, and constructed and […]
Cultural arts: Japanese miso is alive and thriving in Western North Carolina
For decades, the American Miso Co. has been quietly crafting top-quality miso, a Japanese fermented food product, from its home in the mountains of Rutherford County. With its distribution arm, Great Eastern Sun, based in Asheville, the little homegrown company has gradually grown to be the largest organic miso manufacturer in the world.
MG Road revives MG Roadhouse pop-up concept with Return to the Roadhouse
PRESS RELEASE from MG Road: MG Road will be welcoming back MG veterans Kyle Gray Beach (now at Buxton Hall Barbecue) and Pat Hinson (now at Victory Sandwich Brand’s Little Trouble in Atlanta) on Wednesday, November 18th for “RETURN TO THE ROADHOUSE.” MG Roadhouse was a pop-up concept that ran throughout 2014 taking the loveable and […]
Season’s at Highland Lake to host South American Wine Dinner
PRESS RELEASE from Season’s at Highland Lake: Season’s at Highland Lake announces their South American Wine Dinner Event, highlighting the robust, earthy flavors of this dramatic continent, in both food and wine. This elegant wine-pairing dinner, including Chef Steve Boeger’s surprise amuse bouche, is set for Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. in a beautiful private dining room at Season’s. Reservations for this exclusive event […]
The Market Place to host dinner with chef and cookbook author Anthony Lamas
William Dissen, executive chef of The Market Place restaurant, will host a five-course dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 9, with chef Anthony Lamas of Seviche Restaurant in Louisville, Ky. The dinner will feature recipes and flavors from Lamas’ new cookbook, Southern Heat, which highlights Lamas’ Southern-Latin hybrid style of cooking. Lamas will be selling and signing copies of his […]
International American Ginseng Expo to take place at UNC Asheville, Dec. 4-5
PRESS RELEASE from the Blue Ridge Naturally Program The North Carolina Natural Products Association is excited to announce the second International American Ginseng Expo on December 4 & 5, 2015 to take place at Highsmith Union on the campus of UNC Asheville NC! Speakers include growers, wild-harvesters, researchers, herbalists, botanists, regulatory officials on the state and national level, […]
Coalition of Immokalee Workers stages protest at Publix
Farm workers from the Florida-based labor rights organization the Coalition of Immokalee Workers joined people from the Asheville area in picketing the Publix grocery store at Pinnacle Point on Hendersonville Road on Sunday, Nov. 1. The protestors were asking the Florida-based supermarket to support human rights for agriculture workers in its supply chain by joining the CIW’s […]
CiderFest NC competition results
In a recent blind tasting, two panels of judges from the French Broad Vignerons determined the top hard ciders for this year’s CiderFest NC competition.
Asheville Affiliates to host oyster roast benefit for Arts For Life
PRESS RELEASE from Arts for Life: ASHEVILLE, NC (October 30, 2015)—On November 5 from 6-9 pm, Brian Boggs Chairmakers (at 239 Amboy Road) will transform from a mountain furniture studio into a Lowcountry locale when they host “SHUCK,” an oyster roast benefit for Arts For Life presented by Asheville Affiliates. All proceeds from the event […]
Highland Lake Inn & Resort to host AutumnFest indoor festival and farmers market, Nov. 5
PRESS RELEASE from Highland Lake Inn & Resort: (October 29, 2015 – Flat Rock, NC) – Highland Lake Inn & Resort today announced that it will host AutumnFest 2015 on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Ole Hall located on the grounds of Highland Lake Inn & Resort at 86 […]
Gardening and antiques series returns to MetroWines, Nov. 5
PRESS RELEASE from MetroWines: After a summer break, “Talking Dirty” returns and we are talking dirtier than ever! Rose’s Garden Shop partners with the MetroWines Asheville School of Wine every Wednesday starting November 5th from 5 to 6pm for the best on the way home hour in town. Join us for a complimentary glass of wine […]
Town of Fletcher to host Veterans Day Salute and Breakfast, Nov. 7
PRESS RELEASE from Town of Fletcher: The Town of Fletcher will honor its Veterans on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. with its Annual Veterans’ Day Salute and Breakfast. This event will be held at Fletcher Town Hall, located at 300 Old Cane Creek Rd . This year’s Salute will feature a flag ceremony by Cub Scout […]
Highland Lake Inn & Resort offers free night’s stay to veterans, active military
PRESS RELEASE from Highland Lake Inn & Resort: Flat Rock, NC – The management and staff of Highland Lake Inn & Resort are delighted to offer a free-of-charge one-night stay on Veteran’s Day 2015 (Wednesday, November 11th) to retired and active US military personnel. Steve Brown, Guest Services Manager, says “I am so happy to be able to […]
51 Coxe to host Oktoberfest party, Oct. 23
Food truck venue 51 Coxe will host an Oktoberfest celebration 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Owner Susan Robinson says the event is both family- and dog-friendly. There will be beer and plenty of food trucks on-site, including Grateful Roots, which plans to sell German-inspired dishes such as a Reuben panini. Admission is free, and live music […]