**UPDATED JAN. 9** UpCountry celebrates its third anniversary with a Devil’s Foot collaboration, Old North Premium Lager enters the market and more local beer news.
Small bites: White Duck Taco Shop heads south
White Duck Taco announces plans to open its latest franchise in Hendersonville. Also: Mountain Madre Asheville launches a tequila; The Chop Shop hosts a poultry butchery class; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.
(HUMOR) Asheville’s fast-food chicken sandwich smackdown
In the Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich war, the biggest question is: Why all the chicken?
(HUMOR) Beer Scout: Zebulon Artisan Ales acquires Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada ownership changes hands and a new game show takes the nation by storm!
Small bites: Asheville Proper slated to open this spring
Local chef Aaron McGlynn has big plans for 2020. Also: Chow Chow festival organizers host community input forums; The Asheville Hot Chocolate Races returns; The Chop Shop Butchery hosts its latest workshop; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.
Brewery attorney Derek Allen considers Asheville’s beverage industry in 2019
Derek Allen, partner at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne and nonvoting legal counsel for the Asheville Brewers Alliance, reviews local beverage industry highlights of 2019. On-site sales of cocktails at distilleries. Having a drink at the source gives consumers a chance to “feel” the personality of the brand, meet the makers and be part of the story. It […]
Food writer Ronni Lundy reflects on WNC’s 2019 food scene highlights
Burnsville resident Ronni Lundy is the author of Victuals, An Appalachian Journey with Recipes, winner of the 2017 James Beard Foundation Awards for Best Cookbook and Best American Cookbook. She reflects on what she considered to be some of the most impactful developments in the local food and beverage community in 2019. Benne on Eagle. […]
Beer Scout: Asheville beer and cider industry notables reflect on 2019
Asheville-area brewery representatives name their favorite local and nonlocal beers from 2019, as well as standout industry accomplishments.
Beer in review: Edwin Arnaudin’s 2019 reflections
From beer trends to brewery expansions, staff writer Edwin Arnaudin considers the industry’s 2019 highlights.
Jane Anderson: Growth and resilience flavored Asheville’s restaurant industry in 2019
The executive director of Asheville Independent Restaurants looks back at a year of success and change for Western North Carolina’s food scene.
Veteran restaurant reviewer Kay West’s top five Asheville discoveries of 2019
After more than 30 years writing about Nashville’s dining scene, Kay West reflects on some culinary highlights of her first year in Asheville.
Small bites: The business formerly known as District Wine Bar
Following a trademark dispute, District Wine Bar has announced it’s in the processing of changing its name. Also: The Scarlet Bee plans a dim sum pop-up. And if you need plans for New Year’s Eve, we’ve got you covered.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 24-30
**UPDATED DEC. 24** Forestry Camp spotlights Virginia breweries, Wicked Weed turns 7 and more.
Carolina Beer Guy: What are Asheville brewers and brewery owners drinking for the holidays?
Local beer personalities reveal what they’ll be imbibing to close out 2019.
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Spiritual organizations’ hunger relief efforts nourish body and soul
Faith-based organizations in WNC have historically worked to alleviate the daunting problem of hunger, pooling resources, collecting food and volunteering at nonprofits.
Chill Cereal Bar & Cafe is a mother-and-son venture
Patricia and Elijah Waters take their cereal-focused pop-up concept to events from bridal showers to volunteer group meetings.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 17-23
**UPDATED DEC. 20** Burning Blush opens in Mills River, Burial collaborates with Zillicoah and more local beer news.
Small bites: Home for the Holidays Fundraiser returns
Several local restaurants and breweries are participating in the eighth annual Home for the Holidays Fundraiser. Also: Southern Appalachian Brewery hosts Gospel Brunch with Redneck Mimosa; The Cut Cocktail Lounge in Sylva celebrates Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.
Human rights activists protest New Belgium’s pending sale
New Belgium’s potential future parent company Kirin has business ties with a military-run conglomerate that’s been linked with genocide in Myanmar.
Carolina Beer Guy: DSSOLVR brewery joins the Asheville scene
The 40th brewery in Buncombe County has its grand opening Dec. 13.
