At Filo’s cocktail lounge, bartender Courtney Nelson brings together cigars and fine liquors for a unique learning (and tasting) opportunity the last Wednesday of each month.
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Despite city commitment, not much edible landscaping in Asheville
Although Asheville City Council approved a 14-point Food Action Plan three years ago that included a goal of implementing underutilized city-owned land for agricultural purposes, to date little headway has been made in that area.
Celebrating the Levant: Knife & Fork hosts a dinner to benefit Syrian refugees
At a pop-up event this weekend, chef Nate Allen will highlight the cuisine of the Levant region while raising money to help the displaced people of Syria.
The well-tempered tipple: Curating quality liquor menus in Asheville
As Asheville’s craft cocktail scene gradually comes of age, some local bars are focusing on building sizable and varied liquor selections.
Choose your own chili: Asheville eateries offer varied takes on a winter favorite
Whether it’s bean-heavy, meat-only or completely vegetarian, everyone has their own favorite style of chili. And winter is the perfect time to sample some of Asheville’s offerings.
Bhramari Brewhouse opens on South Lexington Avenue
Situated at the edge of the South Slope brewing district, Bhramari Brewhouse offers not only its own house-made beers, but also a full bar and an intriguing food menu from some Asheville food scene veterans.
Chasing white squirrels: A foodie tour of Brevard
Just a stone’s throw from Asheville, the little town of Brevard is building a dining scene that’s well worth a daytrip — or two.
Social justice through food: The legacy of Hanan Shabazz
Decades spent as a soul food chef, restaurateur and champion of equality issues have led Asheville resident Hanan Shabazz to her current role an instructor in the Green Opportunities Kitchen Ready culinary training program.
Spirited business: The growth of microdistilleries
The number of craft distilleries is growing in North Carolina, with a few artisans just outside the Asheville area producing aged spirits that are finding their into WNC cocktail bars.
Winter lights: Asheville immigrants share holiday traditions
From German cookies to Middle Eastern bazella riz, members of Asheville’s immigrant communities talk about their holiday customs and memories.
Spirits of the season: Cocktails to bring good cheer to the home bar
Some of Asheville’s best craft cocktail artists provide inspiration for festive tippling.
UPDATED: King James Public House to close in January
Popular Charlotte Street eatery King James Public House will close in January. A new steak and seafood restaurant will open in its place.
Ole Shakey’s to host food-focused benefit for Bountiful Cities
Now in its second year, Bountiful Cities’ Put Your Hoe Down fundraising event on Saturday, Dec. 5, will feature food by celebrated local chefs, cocktails, live music and dancing.
Smoky Park Supper Club kicks off Small Fires fundraising series
The Smoky Park Supper Club is launching a new effort to support the local community with its inaugural Small Fires dinner this Saturday.
Thanksgiving wine pairing ideas from Asheville experts
Whether your preference swings to white or red, four Asheville oenophiles have suggestions for perfect wines to grace the Thanksgiving table.
Ready Hands: Local chefs partner with Green Opportunities culinary students for Blind Pig Supper Club benefit
During the Blind Pig Supper Club’s Kitchen Ready Hands dinner on Sunday, Nov. 8, four of Asheville’s top chefs collaborated with students of Green Opportunities Kitchen Ready to present a meal that raised thousands of dollars to support the culinary training program.
At the controls: The ABCs of alcohol regulation
Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Asheville Alcoholic Beverage Control board have been in the spotlight in recent months due to high-profile stories that centered around citations issued at local beer festivals and breweries. Take a closer look at these agencies and their respective roles.
Food for thought: City Council candidates weigh in on local food policy
From improving food access to supporting urban agriculture, the six Asheville City Council candidates shared their views on local food issues at a recent forum hosted by the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council.
End of the road: MG Road’s Libation Migration pop-up series draws to a close
Atlanta bartender Miles Mcquarrie will team up with Asheville chef Chris Hathcock on Monday, Oct. 26, to host a Midcentury Cocktail Party featuring riffs on cocktail and food classics from the 1950s and 1960s. The party marks the final installment of MG Road’s Libation Migration pop-up series.
Hot stuff: In the kitchen with Asheville’s firefighters
In addition to knowing how to put out fires and save people’s lives, firefighters need to have a few culinary skills to carry them through long shifts in the firehouse. Step into the kitchen at West Asheville’s Fire Station 6, and find out what’s cooking.
Smoke on the water: Blind Pig Supper Club hits the coast
At a recent “research dinner” hosted by Asheville’s Blind Pig Supper Club, the mountains met the coast for a groundbreaking chefs’ collaboration and hands-on exploration of seafood sources.