Asheville was a host site this summer for a team of Princeton University and Spelman College interns who gathered stories from WNC’s Black and Indigenous farmers, gardeners and seed savers.
What’s new in food: Quench! Wine Bistro opens in Woodfin
Metro Wines has partnered with chef Sam Etheridge to launch the new concept in Reynolds Village. Also in this week’s food news, Mayfel’s closes permanently, La Bodega by Cúrate hosts a dessert pop-up, Dripolator expands to Tunnel Road and more.
Beer Scout: A new chapter for Asheville Brewers Supply
On June 1, JW Jones officially purchased the 30-year-old business from Tedd Clevenger.
Asheville makers ensure dogs get their share of farm-to-table fare
From raw foods to baked treats, some local entrepreneurs’ offerings are seriously going to the dogs.
What’s new in food: Haywood Famous brings Cuban coffee and sober nightlife to West Asheville
The new Haywood Road coffeehouse aims to provide an alcohol-free space for community connection. Also in this week’s food news: a dinner series from Storm Rhum chef Jay Medford, a summer cocktail collaboration at Nine Mile, new wine and cider releases and more.
Bite Me reimagines the food festival
The inaugural event runs Aug. 14-18.
What’s new in food: DayTrip brings ’70s bar concept, burgers to Amboy Road
The soon-to-open business will fill the space across from Carrier Park vacated by Cascade Lounge and Home Ground Coffee & Deli. Also in this week’s food news: Big Tikka opens on Rankin Avenue, the A-B Tech culinary team brings home its second national title, Southside Community Farm hosts its monthly BIPOC Farmers Market and more.
Beer Scout: Noblebräu and Homeplace embrace small-town identities
Brewery owners discuss the perks and drawbacks of operating in a small town and how they’re navigating the challenges of an ever-shifting industry.
What’s new in food: Mamma Mia! Café celebrates Venezuelan fusion flavors
Coffee, sandwiches, fruit smoothies and fresh-baked pastries are on the menu at the new downtown spot. Also this week: Loretta’s Café has closed, 12 Baskets rolls out a new dining and grocery model, High Five Coffee adds weekend brunch service and much more.
Working together: Celebrating hidden gems
“A lot of times, even locals haven’t heard of these [places] or been there yet,” says Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours. She brings her guests — locals and tourists alike — to bar across Asheville.
Working Together: Sweet, sweet friendship
One of The Hop and Lee’s One Fortune Farm’s favorite collaborations is their peach ice cream, which was released last week.
How Asheville food brands make it to supermarket shelves
Local entrepreneurs, retailers and business experts talk about what it takes for homegrown food and beverage businesses to get their products into grocery stores.
What’s new in food: North Asheville Tailgate Market returns to summer in the shade
A new agreement with UNC Asheville has moved the market back to its original tree-covered lot for the summer. Also in this week’s food news, canning workshops and wine classes, the closure of a North Asheville neighborhood restaurant, summer menus and ice cream flavors and much more.
What’s new in food: Regina’s kicks off sophomore year with big changes
All-female ownership, a fresh menu and the addition of evening hours mark the beginning of the West Asheville restaurant’s second year. Also this week, Bountiful Cities’ annual Urban Garden Tour and Tasting, Ultimate Ice Cream passes the torch to The Mad Dipper, a Bastille Day event at the new Quench! wine bistro and Heritage Fire hits Hendersonville.
What’s new in food: New Woodfin shop makes fresh tortillas daily
Tortillas La Regia specializes in both flour and corn varieties. Also in this week’s food news, Cooperative Coffee Roasters adds a café, Fairview gets a new wine bar with garden vibes, Annie’s Culinary Garden offers takeout in Black Mountain, vegan seafood pops up in West Asheville and more.
What’s new in food: BattleCat brings more coffee options to East Asheville
The West Asheville coffee shop introduces a new location on Tunnel Road in the Beverly Hills neighborhood. Also in this week’s local food news: A long-closed restaurant reopens at Mount Mitchell State Park, Mikasa Criolla adds frozen empanadas to its offerings, a RendezVous wine dinner, summer soda and wine releases and more.
Coffee business offers employment opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals
One might never know that a 650-pound industrial coffee roaster sits in the Trinity United Methodist Church basement if not for the smell of freshly roasted beans.
Fresh Dish: From pintxos to pizza
Married chefs Brittany Kroeyr-Brown and Matt Brown talk about their new mobile restaurant, Paperhouse Pizza, plus pizza research and why bitter greens are beautiful.
Beer Scout: The Whale and DSSOLVR add new spaces
The celebrated beer bar expands with a third Asheville location while the downtown brewery adds a cocktail program.
What’s new in food: Sipping and savoring with award-winning mixologist Danny Childs
Gemelli, Chai Pani and other local businesses will host a series of events with the recent James Beard Award winner. Also this week: VISUALS rooftop bar opens on the South Slope, Eda Rhyne releases a new aperitivo, 10th Muse launches an East Asheville ice cream shop and more local food and beverage news.