Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill upgrades from pop-up to food truck. Also: Mudpuppies Sports and Sushi Bar opens in South Asheville; Bold Rock Hard Cider hosts Asheville Cat Weirdos benefit; brew your own Marzen at Fifth Season Gardening Co.; and more!
Fresh Dish: J Chong on what Asheville can learn from Atlanta
In the third installation of Xpress’ new monthly food column, chef J Chong discusses Chinese turnips, fried plantains and her passion for sharing her Cantonese heritage.
What’s new in food: Sweets & Seats serves French pastries and furniture options
Downtown gets a new sweets spot. Plus, Duke’s Mayonnaise’s mascot visits Asheville; Elliott Moss plans an art show; and more.
What’s new in food: Islands meet highlands at The Tiki Easy Bar
Hi-Wire Brewing’s new Tiki Easy Bar brings a taste of the islands to the highlands. Also: The Buzz Sober Social Bar and Café opens in Hendersonville; Gingerbread house competition registration begins at The Omni Grove Park Inn; and more!
What’s new in food: The Village Food Truck Park opens in Fletcher
Fletcher gets a food truck park. Plus, the WNC Farmers market holds an event on canning and preserving; Avenue M welcomes a new chef; and more.
Shunyu Huang’s Story Parlor residency explores senses and memories
The Chinese native and West Asheville resident discusses her July series.
Fresh Dish: Little Chango’s Iris Rodriguez on street food, her sweet tooth and rice
“We’re trying to put Hispanic food out there,” Rodriguez says, noting the restaurant’s focus on Puerto Rican and Cuban dishes. “I like street food. We try to portray that, and I think we found the best little spot for that type of food.”
What’s new in food: Poppy Handmade Popcorn plans expansion
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn is growing to include a flagship store on the South Slope. Plus: Appalachian Mountain Brewery opens in Mills River; u-pick season starts at Jeter Mountain Farm; and more.
What’s new in food: Chef Elliott Moss opens Regina’s Westside
James Beard-nominated chef opens second restaurant in a matter of months along Patton Avenue. Plus, Asheville Art Museum opens exhibition focused on food; Tastee Diner opens for dinner; and more.
Fresh Dish: Katie Button on ramps, Spanish pastries and raw oysters
“One thing about ramp tops is you can puree and then freeze them in portions and have them for the rest of the year,” says Katie Button. “So it’s not just about enjoying them in the moment.”
What’s new in food: Mother expands to South Slope
Mother, after establishing its first bread and wine retail shop in February 2022, has just opened its second location: a community market and café concept on the South Slope at 244 Short Coxe Ave.
Community fridges face hurdles in Asheville
This fiscal year, Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council received a $5,000 grant from Buncombe County to help bring more community fridges on line. But ABFPC says it has run into some challenges from the city about the implementation of the initiative.
What’s new in food: A cocktail collaboration comes to Asheville
Chemist Spirits collaborates with United Kingdom based Fever-Tree. Plus, a new brewery in the RAD and a downtown dessert cart.
What’s new in food: A cafe, with cats
Feline fans can interact with cats while enjoying food and beverage in a new downtown cafe. Cats at Play Café brought in its first batch of adoptable cats May 15, after experiencing a few delays. The cafe will officially open its doors to customers on Saturday, May 27. Owners Clare Owensby and Lisa Fox say […]
Why I volunteer: Loneliness is truly an epidemic
Donna Mann is a volunteer at Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County. The organization delivers hot, nutritious meals and friendly visits to homebound seniors each weekday.
Why I volunteer: Giving is more fulfilling than getting
Judith Biery is a volunteer with Bounty & Soul. The nonprofit provides free produce markets and wellness education the residents in Western North Carolina.
What’s new in food: A chocolate collaboration celebrates ‘momtrepreneurs’
French Broad Chocolates celebrates mothers. Plus, Mother Ocean Seafood Market rolls out a new menu; Burnsville gets a breakfast food truck; and more.
What’s new in food: Asheville Drag Brunch takes flight
Asheville Drag Brunch has launched “Beer Flight,” a new drag queen bar crawl experience doubling as a fundraiser for local nonprofits. Plus: OaxaPunk returns; Sawhorse closes; and more!
What’s new in food: Dining Out for Life returns
Dining Out For Life is back for its 21st annual event. Also: 12 Bones Brewing celebrates its 4-year anniversary; Hood Huggers International rings in its 20th year; and more!
What’s new in food: WNC Farmers Market ramps up for spring festival
WNC Farmers market holds two day Spring Festival. Plus, 16th Annual Asheville Bread Festival; Asheville Hemp Festival; and more.
What’s new in food: Jamaican food truck hits the streets
Former Biltmore sous chef opens Jamaican street food truck. Plus, The RailYard opens in Black Mountain; Forager Fridays; and more.