On an average night in tourist season, Asheville’s restaurants look slammed. But as the food scene continues to balloon, it begs the question: Is the bubble about to burst?
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North Carolina wines hold up to international competition at blind judging
A recent blind tasting organized by the French Broad Vignerons proved that North Carolina wines are on par with similar vintages from Napa Valley, France and Spain.
Polite company: Asheville service industry professionals offer a guide to restaurant etiquette
From cell phone use to tipping, Asheville waitstaff and bartenders talk about ways to be a more courteous customer.
Holidays on ice: Asheville bartenders mix up seasonal cocktails for the home bar
Mixologists from Zambra and En La Calle offer easy, festive cocktail recipes that harness the flavors of pumpkin and local apples, plus a dash of sugar and spice.
Taking stock: Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council’s year in review
The past year has brought a few changes to the organization, including new coordinator Kiera Bulan.
Manhattan project: Asheville Bar Wars returns
Asheville Bar Wars is back for its third year, inviting local imbibers to vote for their favorite Manhattan cocktail as presented by participating Asheville mixologists.
Let Live Coalition vs. Wild Abundance: Vegan activists rally against a local permaculture school
Despite a contentious week of social media campaigns, phone calls and emails from vegan and animal rights activists, local sustainability educators Meredith Leigh and Natalie Bogwalker went ahead with their workshop, Cycles of Life: Humane Slaughter and Butchering.
Turning a blind eye: State law exempts private clubs from health inspections
Since 2013, bars in North Carolina that operate as private clubs have been exempt from having health inspections — even if they have full kitchens and serve food. Some Asheville business owners talk about the law and its implications for the service industry.
Buffalo Nickel welcomes a new executive chef
Chef John Bausone has taken over the helm of the West Asheville restaurant, bringing a few changes to the menu.
Kitchen vs. classroom: Are culinary schools necessary?
More and more these days, young people are enrolling in culinary school in order to get into the kitchen. That rise in enrollment begs the question: Is it worth it?
Bringing it home: Asheville bartenders offer tips for creating a personal bar
From spirits to jiggers and everything in between, setting up a quality bar at home can be accessible and affordable if you know what to buy.
The Southern Kitchen and Bar changes ownership
Owner Joel Hartzler confirms that he has sold the downtown restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Foodtopia on a shoestring: Asheville’s elusive affordable restaurant meal
Enjoying Asheville’s restaurant scene can be cost-prohibitive, but a number of local eateries make it a point to keep menu prices affordable.
Abattoir blues: Demand is growing for a local slaughterhouse
Increasing demand for locally raised meats has Western North Carolina farmers traveling long distances and sitting on waiting lists for regional slaughterhouse services. But is an Asheville-based slaughter facility feasible?
A room with a view: Montford Rooftop Bar opens at Hyatt Place
The new downtown al fresco food and drink venue joins a recent wave of rooftop bar openings.
From the front lines: The third annual WNC Battle of the Burger
Isis and the Rankin Vault topped a field of fierce competitors at this year’s local burger showdown.
Field of dreams: The rise of agritourism in WNC
As the cost of growing food in Western North Carolina rises, local farmers are feeling the squeeze. Increasingly, many are turning to agritourism to help their enterprises stay afloat.
Ever-evolving: A look at the 2016 Asheville Wine & Food Festival
Festival organizer Kris Kraft talks about the numerous changes to this year’s festival and why there is no longer a WNC Chef’s Challenge. Photo gallery from Sweet and the Grand Tasting by Adam McMillan
Asheville al fresco: Local diners embrace outdoor eating
A growing number of outdoor dining options allows diners to take advantage of both Asheville’s vibrant food scene and its beautiful vistas.
Local cultures: Exploring Asheville’s cheese-plate offerings
Cheese plates are as adaptable and unique as the chefs and restaurants that prepare them. From the flavors of the cheeses and accompanying items to the aesthetics of the presentation, there are many elements that go into creating Asheville restaurants’ cheese boards.
Bone & Broth gets set to open on Charlotte Street
It’s been awhile, but it looks like another restaurant will finally open in the King James building on Charlotte Street. The space’s previous occupant, the beloved neighborhood eatery and bar King James Public House, was shuttered rather suddenly in January to make way for an expansion of the Charlotte-based Dressler’s Restaurant, a white tablecloth steakhouse. Those plans seem to have […]