PRESS RELEASE from No Evil Foods: Asheville, NC — February 6, 2017 – Southern plant-based meat start-up No Evil Foods announced this week that it will begin distribution to 7 Midwestern states through a new relationship with Coop Partners Warehouse. Founded in Asheville in 2014, No Evil Foods has become renowned throughout the south for […]
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Publix opens first store in Weaverville, Feb. 1
PRESS RELEASE from Publix: Weaverville, NC, February 1, 2017 – Publix Super Markets, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of the Publix supermarket at Weaverville Plaza in Weaverville on Wed., February 1st, at 7 a.m. The 49,000 square-foot Publix is the company’s first store in Weaverville. “We are excited to begin serving customers in […]
Home plates: Asheville restaurants set the table with locally crafted ceramics
Restaurateurs have long supported neighborhood artisans by enlisting them to create their signage and décor. But the ceramic vessels that hold Asheville’s locally sourced works of culinary art have largely remained standard-issue, industrially produced dinnerware. While many chefs would undoubtedly prefer to present their fare on unique, handcrafted dishes, there are plenty of reasons — […]
Asheville chef Justin Burdett collaborates on seafood dinner at Piedmont in Durham
PRESS RELEASE from Local Provisions: [Durham, NC] – As a longtime supporter of small, North Carolina growers, Piedmont has remained equally committed to being a good steward of the sea. Each season, Piedmont invites chefs, fisherman, and organizations supporting sustainable seafood to collaborate on their Seasons of the Sea dinner – a multi-course dinner showcasing […]
A-B Tech culinary team wins regionals, heads to nationals
Press release from A-B Tech Community College: A-B Tech Community College’s Student Culinary Team won its 10th regional title after competition January 13-14 at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte. Team members were Emma Wieber, Jessica Olin, Habiba Smallen, Nina Patterson and Emily Welch. Max Theofrastous serves as team alternate. Chefs Chris Bugher and Bronwen McCormick […]
MetroWines offers Stag’s Leap wine dinner at the Grove Park Inn, March 7
PRESS RELEASE FROM METROWINES: Please join MetroWines for a Stag’s Leap Wine Pairing Dinner at Vue on March 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 at Grove Park Inn. Featuring five stunning wines from the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, including the 2012 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, this five-course dinner crafted by Executive Chef Jake Schmidt and Vue 1913 […]
Zaxby’s to celebrate grand opening of new Marion location, Dec. 12
WHAT: A Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and wings, the newest Zaxby’s in Marion is opening on Monday, December 12 at 1192 W. Henderson Street.Open 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, this location will be the 2nd Zaxby’s store for licensee, Gary Reffit. With seating for 72, the 3,800-square-foot farmhouse-style location reflects Zaxby’s commitment to […]
Calypso Caribbean restaurant to open Dec. 20
On Tuesday the 20th of December, Calypso, Asheville’s newest restaurant will open its doors, succeeding a long and storied history of some of Asheville’s most popular hot spots at 18 North Lexington Avenue. The word on the street is an excited discussion about the addition of a culturally authentic restaurant that features actual recipes and […]
North Carolina Subway restaurants donate to Susan G. Komen affiliates
Press release from Subway: JAMESTOWN, N.C., December 2, 2016 – SUBWAY® restaurant owners from across North Carolina had the recipe for success: caring people and a community cause, combined with a sweet treat. The 2016 “Cookie for a Cure” campaign yielded $28,525 for the state’s Susan G. Komen® affiliates to help in the fight against cancer. […]
Asheville chef’s new cookbook honors the flavors of Appalachia
With her new cookbook, Appalachian Appetite, local chef and author Susi Gott Séguret explores Appalachian cuisine with a focus on the people and music of Madison County.
Le Bon Cafe and Ivory Road Cafe partner to offer drive-thru coffee service in Arden
PRESS RELEASE FROM LE BON CAFE and IVORY ROAD CAFE & KITCHEN: Le Bon Cafe and Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen have teamed up to provide the greater Arden community with a drive-thru coffee shop. Chantal Berot, owner of Le Bon Café, will be parking her coffee truck at 1854 Brevard Road every Monday through […]
Lighting of the 24th annual Ingles Giving Tree scheduled at Asheville Mall, Nov. 21
PRESS RELEASE from MANNA FoodBank: Asheville, NC (Nov. 8, 2016) – Ingles Markets and MANNA FoodBank invite the community to attend the 24th annual lighting of the Ingles Giving Tree at the Asheville Mall on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. The Giving Tree is a 10-ton construction of non-perishable food items donated […]
Belly Up food truck and Catawba Brewing Co. present Wild Asheville foraged food event, Nov. 16
PRESS RELEASE FROM BELLY UP TRUCK: Wild Asheville: An Artful Pairing of Foraged and Farmed Foods. November 16th at 7:00 PM in the Rickhouse Bar at Catawba’s South Slope Brewery Join us for a monthly, seasonal exploration of Asheville’s natural edible landscape in a five course meal at the Rickhouse bar inside Catawba’s South Slope […]
Taste & Tunes: Taste of Asheville takes a musical direction
For this year’s Taste of Asheville, Asheville Independent Restaurants will partner with the local busking collective to highlight the city’s street performers.
Canyon Kitchen chef Adam Hayes presents dinner at the James Beard House
Asheville locals can get an advance taste of the menu at the Foothills Local Meats Butcher’s Table dinner this week.
Addison Farms Vineyard launches wine club
PRESS RELEASE from Addison Farms Vineyard: Addison Farms Vineyard is launching its wine club. The family vineyard, which began in 2009, has grown to 6 acres of locally grown vinifera, with eight wines currently offered. Jeff Frisbee, vintner and Addison Farms Vineyard owner, who was one of the local business owners chosen to participate in […]
Urban Orchard Cider Co. hosts Halloween party, anniversary celebration, Oct. 29
PRESS RELEASE from Urban Orchard Cider Co.: Urban Orchard Cider Co. celebrates its third year in operation and Halloween on Saturday, October 29th from 12pm-1am (entertainment beginning at 7pm) at the Cidery, located at 210 Haywood Rd. Each year Urban Orchard throws a free admission party that includes: creepy dance tunes by Asheville’s DJ Malinalli, […]
Pet (food) projects: Exploring DIY diets for Asheville’s animal companions
For do-it-yourselfers, making pet food from scratch may seem like a fun and worthwhile challenge. But dogs and cats have different nutritional requirements from their human friends, so there some important things to know about creating healthy meals and treats for them.
Buffalo Nickel names John Bausone executive chef
PRESS RELEASE from Buffalo Nickel: ASHEVILLE, NC (Oct. 25, 2016) — A new team member has joined Buffalo Nickel, the West Asheville restaurant which opened in March 2014 and was recently featured in The New York Times. Owner Lynn Foster has brought on-board John Bausone to serve as the restaurant’s executive chef. Prior to joining Buffalo Nickel, Bausone spent the […]
Western Piedmont Community College offers turkey processing workshop, Nov. 19
PRESS RELEASE from Western Piedmont Community College: Join Western Piedmont Community College ‘s Sustainable Agriculture Program for our 4th annual On Farm Turkey Processing Workshop! On Saturday November 19 beginning at 8:00 am, learn to humanely process pasture-raised turkeys, and reserve one with our farmer to take home for Thanksgiving Dinner. We are partnering with […]
Sovereign Remedies, Herbiary to host block party fundraiser, Sept. 24
Sovereign Remedies plans to celebrate its second year in business on Saturday, Sept. 24, by hosting a block party with its neighbor, Herbiary. The event will feature a smoked whole hog and vegetable dishes from chef Steve Goff, adult slushies, games, a dunk tank, live music and more. Proceeds from the evening’s activities will benefit […]