Owners of two Asheville bottle shops and taprooms with roots outside of the city discuss becoming part of the local brewing industry.
Asheville’s complicated relationship with food franchises
Although WNC has deep love for its locally grown, independent businesses, many area restaurant and food franchises are owned and operated by proud Asheville residents.
Small bites: Ending food waste in WNC
Food Waste Reduction and Recovery WNC will host its quarterly meeting in Madison County. Also: The Blind Pig presents Black Sheep; Southside Rising hosts Community Spotlight Night; 12 Bones opens its new South location; and more.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 19-25
**UPDATED FEB. 22** Eurisko hosts Twin Peaks Day, Highland teams with the Asheville Humane Society and more local beer news.
Biere de Femme Festival celebrates women in N.C. beer
The third yearly celebration of the state’s female brewing industry workers makes its Asheville debut March 2 at Highland Brewing Co.
Food fight: Where WNC schools stand in the battle against food waste
Statistics show that American schools throw away more than $1 billion worth of food every year. Asheville-area schools and organizations are taking some steps toward alleviating the problem.
Top Shelf Views: Asheville bartenders talk about two-ingredient cocktails
Local bartenders say satisfying cocktails with complex flavor profiles don’t necessarily require a long list of ingredients.
Small bites: West African dinner at the West End Bakery and Café
On Sunday, Feb. 24, Agya Boakye-Boaten, director of Africana Studies at UNC Asheville, will host his inaugural West African-themed dinner, Mukase, at West End Bakery and Café. Also: Cajun Cook-off returns, tickets for Asheville Bread Festival workshops go on sale and plenty more in this week’s Small Bites.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 12-18
**UPDATED FEB. 13** The Casual Pint celebrates its first anniversary, Highland taps its latest beer inspired by a French Broad Chocolate truffle and more local beer news.
Brew Horizons Beer Festival promotes clean power
The Feb. 23 event at the U.S. Cellular Center is presented by the nonprofit Green Built Alliance, which also produces the annual Ciderfest NC.
Carolina Beer Guy: Asheville beer pioneer Jonas Rembert finds new life in Taiwan
The co-founder of Green Man and French Broad has taught English abroad for nearly 12 years and recently published a memoir.
Carolina Beer Guy: Guidon Brewing opens in Hendersonville
Connie and Mike Baer opened the brewery Jan. 16 with a porter, stout, pale ale, IPA and a cream ale.
Asheville podcasts tell local food and farm stories
A handful of Asheville-based podcasts showcase the area’s chefs, farmers and food culture.
Small bites: Edible adventures for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air and on the menu at many local restaurants, bars and breweries in and around Asheville.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 5-11
**UPDATED FEB. 8** Noble Cider and Ginger’s Revenge release new packaged products, The Whale celebrates the arrival of Modern Times and more local beer news.
Beer Scout: Neighboring microbreweries coexist with Sierra Nevada and Bold Rock
The Blue Ghost and Mills River Brewery teams discuss establishing their brands in the vicinity of famous neighbors.
Robert Turner discusses his new book and the Eat Your View movement
Turner believes the agrihood — a community built around a working farm — is a model that will help preserve farmland in Western North Carolina.
Small bites: Sanctuary Brewing Co. hosts Puppy Bowl
Sanctuary Brewing Co. hosts its fourth annual Puppy Bowl. Also: Super Bowl chili cook-off at Craft Centric Taproom & Bottle Shop; First Friday Fish Fry; and plenty more.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 29-Feb. 4
**UPDATED FEB. 1** Archetype and the NC Craft Beverage Museum partner for a night of beer trivia, Highland taps a Berliner Weisse in conjunction with Night Flight 2019 and more local beer news.
Pisgah Brewing hosts 10th annual Stout Hog Day
The Black Mountain brewery offers a wide selection of house and guest dark beers on Sunday, Feb. 3 — plus free pancakes served by the Pisgah staff.
Habitat Brewing Co. says farewell with a Feb. 1 party
The multifaceted business opened in November 2016 and follows Lexington Avenue Brewery as the second downtown brewing establishment to close in the last month.