PRESS RELEASE from the Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC: Organic Growers School is launching Farm Beginnings®, a yearlong farmer training course beginning on October 24th, 2015. The program is designed to offer beginning and expanding farmers the practical skills and knowledge needed to start and grow successful long-term farm businesses. Farm Beginnings® is focused on […]
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MG Road’s Libation Migration hosts South Carolina bartenders
PRESS RELEASE from MG Road: Tonight, MG Road welcomes whiskey slingers Kat Hunter and Kristian Niemi from Bourbon in Columbia, S.C., for the second installment of Libation Migration, a weekly event at MG Road in association with Bulleit Bourbon. In addition to these fine visiting barkeeps, MG Road is also very pleased to welcome AJ Pitner, […]
TacoBilly brings breakfast tacos to Haywood Road
Breakfast and lunch tacos inspired by the cuisine of Austin, Texas, and Mexico will be the focus at new West Asheville eatery TacoBilly.
Libation Migration: New popup pairs local chefs with bartenders from across the U.S., Canada
Monday nights in Asheville are about to take on a cross-country flavor as MG Road cocktail lounge introduces its newest popup concept, Libation Migration, on Monday, Sept. 7.
Gather around the table: WNC rallies for Hunger Action Month
With one in six people in Western North Carolina lacking consistent access to food, MANNA FoodBank and its partner agencies are uniting to host hunger-awareness events and initiatives in September for national Hunger Action Month. MANNA also hopes to wrap up its Space to Erase Hunger capital campaign this month, allowing for crucial expansions to the organization’s capacity that will impact hungry families in 16 counties.
Small budget, big flavor: An interview with cookbook author and food activist Leanne Brown
Good food doesn’t have to be expensive. That’s the message of Leanne Brown’s new cookbook, Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day, which is aimed at empowering people on very tight budgets to cook food they love. Brown visits the Asheville area on Friday as part of MANNA FoodBank’s calendar of Hunger Action Month events.
51 Coxe food-truck court and commissary announces grand opening
PRESS RELEASE from 51 Coxe: ASHEVILLE, NC – 51 Coxe is pleased to announce that it will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for its newly renovated Food Truck Court, Commissary and Beverage Service onsite at 51 Coxe Avenue at 4pm-6pm on September 11, 2015. We are happy to introduce our services for the food truck […]
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Small bites: Webo’s BBQ moves to River Ridge
Webo’s BBQ moves to River Ridge, the Asheville Wine & Food Festival dishes out its annual carnival of edible delights, Mela opens a new restaurant at UNC Asheville, The Fresh Market celebrates Hatch chiles and the Henderson County Cooperative Extension offers a workshop on preserving tomatoes.
Small Bites: Mountain Jewish Festival
The Mountain Jewish Festival kicks off in Hendersonville, workshops are offered on fermented foods and foraging for mushrooms, Black Mountain Ciderworks celebrates its second year, ASAP hosts its Local Summer Cookout and food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about Nightbell’s unique take on the classic deviled egg.
Wild Wing Cafe to host American Ninja Warrior viewing party to celebrate local contestant
Press release from Wild Wing Cafe: Wild Wing Cafe is hosting a watch party for American Ninja Warrior contestant and Asheville resident Miles Avery. Miles is the owner of Osega Gymnastics and a four-time coach for the U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics team. At age 56, he is one of the oldest contestants. Wild Wing Cafe is inviting everyone […]
Spicing it up: Local entrepreneurs tap ginger for Asheville’s newest brews
WNC beverage enthusiasts are harnessing the kick of ginger in their alcoholic and nonalcoholic brews.
Small bites: Local couple gets set to open new vegan lunch service
A new vegan lunch service opens in August, Farm Burger hosts a raffle to benefit ASAP and five local restaurants win recognition from Wine Spectator magazine. Plus food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about his latest favorite dish — grit cakes at Louise’s Kitchen.
Small bites: Mela turns 10
In this week’s local food news, Mela celebrates 10 years with a $10 deal, Verner Learning Center receives an early-childhood nutrition distinction, Burntshirt Vineyards is named North Carolina Winery of the Year and more. Plus food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about frozen cocktails at Tiger Mountain.
Small Bites: Some Like It Hot benefits The Hope Chest for Women
Some Like It Hot to benefit The Hope Chest for Women Local businesses are coming together this week to sponsor Some Like It Hot, a foodcentric fundraiser for breast and gynecological cancer support organization The Hope Chest for Women. A smorgasbord of appetizers provided by Asheville restaurants and caterers, desserts from area supermarkets, Catawba Brewing […]
Small Bites: Essence
The Asheville Wine and Food Festival’s Essence features showdowns among local chefs and mixologists; it’s time for Food Truck Friday at Reynolds Village; two local breweries collaborate to support Asheville greenways and more.
Small Bites: Pack’s Tavern celebrates five years
Pack’s Tavern turns five, Season’s at Highland Lake does a Father’s Day brunch buffet, Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts an open house and Mamacita’s heads to Charlotte Street. Also, food writer Jonathan Ammons lets us in on his favorite local flavors with What’s Wowing Me Now.
Blue Ridge BBQ Festival announces winners
More than 80 barbecue teams from across the U.S. competed in the Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival June 12-13 in Tryon. Midnight Burn, a team from Hendersonville, was among the top winners in the Kansas City Society-sanctioned event.
Asheville Bee Charmer supports Pollination Celebration with honey-tasting event
Asheville Bee Charmer’s Pollination Celebration event, the Around the World Honey Tasting on Monday, June 15, is focused on honeycentric fun, education and raising money for Bee City USA.
Small Bites: Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival
Barbecue is in the spotlight at Tryon’s Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival, Happy Jack’s moves beyond breakfast, Postre Caramels launches in Asheville, Addison Farms Vineyard hosts a wine dinner under the stars and Living Web Farms offers a plant-based summer cooking workshop.
Small Bites: Asheville Negroni Week 2015
Asheville bartenders raise money for local charities through Asheville Negroni Week; Dough closes its market and expands classroom offerings; Great Harvest Bread Co. comes to South Asheville; and Monte’s Sub Shop in Hendersonville opens a taproom. Plus check out local tea events for June.