Christopher Arbor explores the beer, a chicken sandwich and some semi-deep thoughts on the local economy at Wicked Weed’s downtown brewpub.
What’s new in food: Restaurant closures and reopenings, Mean Pies pop-up and more
In this week’s food news, Rhubarb has permanently closed, Wildwood Still and others have reopened, Mean Pies has a temporary new home, and more.
Chefs Ashley Capps and Travis Schultz reinvent their ready-made meal service in Woodfin
After their River Arts District retail space was flooded in September, chefs Ashley Capps and Trevor Schultz reinvented their ready-made meal business.
What’s new in food: La Bodega’s new life, wine education, Mardi Gras dinners and more
Plus a chili cook-off and bake sale fundraiser, a singles meetup for veggie lovers and a new food pantry for Mills River.
A Year in Beer: Lounge vibes and shellfish stout at Oyster House Brewing
Opened in 2009, the brewery started with a Lobster Trap employee’s dream to make the perfect oyster stout.
Main Dish: Colombian flavors at Juancho’s Fonda
Jeison Bosch’s completely gluten-free menu features bandeja paisa, seafood cazuela and other favorite Colombian dishes.
Weird weeds and lasting legacies: Remembering chef Brian Canipelli
A celebrated culinary artist and beloved community member and business owner, the chef left an indelible mark on Asheville.
What’s new in food: For the Love of Craft moves to May
The art, beer and mac-and-cheese event will now be part of AVL Beer Week. Also this week: wine dinners, Stoobie winners and more.
A Year in Beer: Hope is on tap at the RAD’s first brewery
Wedge Brewing Co.’s original location reopened in late October after being flooded during Tropical Storm Helene.
Scholar discusses Black women, food and power in the South
The James Beard Award-winning author and University of Maryland professor will host the interactive conversation on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Union.
Zillicoah rises from the post-Helene rubble
Co-owner Jeremy Chassner discusses the brewery’s Helene damage and long road to recovery.
A Year in Beer: Monastic meanderings at Thirsty Monk Biltmore Park
A recent evening at the taproom unpeeled another layer of Asheville beer history and revealed details from a brewery owner’s past life as a monk.
What’s new in food: Gawd Save the Queen, a downtown grocery store and more
In this week’s food news, Asheville mourns the tragic passing of one of Asheville’s most beloved and influential chefs. Also featured: a fundraising dinner, new downtown grocery store, Food Truck Boot Camp and more.
Bebop Bottle Shop embraces wine, art and music
The new Haywood Road venture offers bottles and wines by the glass along with workshops, music and more.
A La Carte: Fast-food flashbacks minus the meat
An impromptu burger and fries at Romeo’s Vegan Burgers was a simple but satisfying indulgence.
Months after Helene, WNC’s food insecurity crisis persists
Local groups instrumental in meeting Western North Carolina’s food needs in the wake of the storm say the problem runs deep and there’s a long road ahead.
A Year in Beer: Sipping on history at Dirty Jack’s
In the shadow of Green Man’s three-story Green Mansion facility, Dirty Jack’s is an intimate space with deep history and an Irish soccer pub vibe.
What’s new in food: Valentines, Galentines, truffles and more
This week’s food news features romantic Valentine’s Day dinners, a Galentine cocktail event, the annual Asheville Truffle Experience, a chocolate cake contest fundraiser and much more.
Hail Mary opens in West Asheville
The former home of Tastee Diner features a reinvented concept and menu.
A Year in Beer: Beer, pizza and time travel at Asheville’s third brewery
The Year in Beer gang goes back to the future at Asheville Brewing Co.
What’s new in food: Cocktail pop-up, Super Bowl brunch and more
Starting with this week’s issue, Xpress is zhuzhing up the “What’s New in Food” news roundup with a makeover. You can still expect the usual digestible bites of Western North Carolina food and beverage news, just in a fancier package. Kay West is expanding what used to be each week’s lead news item into its […]
