A recent addition to Asheville Independent Restaurants’ board of directors, Kate Bannasch brings her years of experience as a server to play in her new role of owner and manager at Copper Crown.
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Quick dish: Q+A with Jason Krueger of Woodfire Bar and Grille
Although it operates from a Holiday Inn, Woodfire is an independently owned restaurant with specials that cater to the local community.
Warming up to winter veggies: Cooking with Asheville’s cold-weather harvests
Whether roasted, mashed, blended in soups, pickled or sautéed, Western North Carolina’s cold-season vegetables can make winter meals a bit brighter.
HomeGrown expands with new Pour Taproom partnership
After a series of soft openings, a grand opening is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28,
Quick dish: Q+A with Mark Tomczak of FRESH Wood Fired Pizza
FRESH Wood Fired Pizza owner
Quick dish: Q+A with The Junction chef David Van Tassel
The executive chef talks about inspiration, creativity and the joys and challenges of running the popular River Arts District dining destination.
Quick dish: Q+A with Pat and Emily Abernathy of Chupacabra Latin Café
When asked why they decided to open a Latin restaurant, this North Carolina-born-and-raised couple reply, “Why not?”
Quick dish: Q+A with the owners of Abeja’s House Café
Rafael and Martha Alejeo talk about their journey from dishwashers to restaurant owners, plans for the future and how a 140-pound pig helped them name their business.
Where to eat on Thanksgiving: Asheville dine-out and pickup meal options
Local Thanksgiving dining options include everything from five-course, sit-down restaurant dinners to ready-made turkeys, side dishes and desserts to bring home.
Carnival of Nuts fundraiser supports Asheville native nut collective
The family-friendly event will feature nutty foods, carnival games, squirrel aerial shows and more in an effort to help a local native nut-growing collective buy equipment to bring its harvest to market.
Quick dish: Q+A with The Cove chef Doug Walls
Doug Walls, chef at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, talks about work and more.
Quick dish: Q+A with Sam Etheridge of Ambrozia Bar and Bistro
The North Asheville restaurant’s owner and executive chef talks about his recent expansion project, the challenges of owning an eatery in Asheville and more.
Quick dish: Q+A with Rezaz owners Brian and Laura Smith
Brian and Laura Smith talk about their journey from kitchen staff to owners at the Biltmore Village landmark restaurant.
Putting it on the line
Line cooks are the backbone of restaurants. They toil behind the scenes and spend long hours on their feet but get very little of the glory. “The job is physically hard, can have odd hours and puts the cook in contact with fire and sharp objects,” says Kevin Westmoreland, co-owner of the Corner Kitchen and Chestnut and president […]
Quick dish: Chef Richard Petrelli of the Renaissance Asheville Hotel
The Writer’s Bistro chef talks about his new fall menu, favorite tools and ingredients and working with the hotel’s rooftop beehives.
Quick dish: Cristina and Jesson Gil of The Blackbird
After buying the downtown restaurant from longtime owner Roz Taubman in May, the Gils talk about their previous restaurant experience and future plans for their new business.
Remembering Roland Knoll
He is remembered as a risk-taker with a vision, a leader in the West Asheville renaissance and a successful restaurateur. The community suffered a great loss when Roland Knoll, owner of the Lucky Otter and co-owner of both Nine Mile restaurants and The Trailhead in Black Mountain, passed away Aug. 11 after an extended struggle with cerebellar ataxia. […]
Quick dish: Eats and drinks at Salvage Station’s urban oasis
The River Arts District’s new Salvage Station outdoor music and events venue that keeps food and drinks in the spotlight.
Mix and mingle: A new workshop series educates home bartenders
With intimate, hands-on classes that spotlight classic cocktails, The Imperial Life mixologists Ben Johnson and Jasper Adams are empowering Asheville’s home bartenders one drink at a time.
Quick dish: Tastee Diner serves nostalgia with a twist
A fixture in West Asheville for 70 years, the Tastee Diner got new owners and a makeover this spring but still stays true to its roots as a local hangout spot.
2016 Mountain State Fair cooking contest deadline is drawing near
Although the N.C. Mountain State Fair happens in September, registration for its various culinary competitions closes on Friday, July 29.