A downtown gluten-free restaurant marks a milestone anniversary. Also in this week’s local food news: Equal Plates Project debuts a new catering program that gives back, Mother’s Day dining options, culinary summer camps, FEAST’s fundraising plant sales and more.
Oscar Wong and Leah Wong Ashburn reflect on the history of Asheville’s oldest brewery.
Euda Wine debuts with its own vintages, tasting room, patio and food options. Also in this week’s food news: New Moon Donuts, a Swannanoa home for Zella’s Deli, fresh-made tailgate market crêpes, an afternoon tea fundraiser and more.
Four Asheville chefs will get creative with winter squash at Utopian Seed Projects upcoming Trial to Table Live Fire event. Also in this week’s food news, the third annual Taste It, Don’t Waste It! Chefs Challenge, an edible plant walk at Tempie Avery Montford Community Center, a Fish Pickin’ celebration with local chefs and more.
Chef Cleophus Hethington returns to Asheville for a dinner highlighting the cuisine of the African diaspora. Also in this week’s food news, WNCAP’s Dining Out for Life; a star chef Fish Pickin’ event; Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend and more.
Two recently launched food trucks offer Native American and Middle Eastern fare at local breweries. Also in this week’s food news, a new food hall comes to Fletcher, chefs and bartenders face off at the annual N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association Chef Showdown, Market Place chef William Dissen releases his debut cookbook and more.
Mike McCarty, chef and owner of The Lobster Trap, chats with Xpress in the newest edition of “Fresh Dish.”
Pop Bubble Tea dives deeper into Asheville’s Asian community and culture with the 2024 Poppy’s Asian Tour. Also this week: Soprana Rooftop Cucina opens downtown, Cultura’s latest Cease and Desist dinner series, a Low Country boil at Hickory Nut Gap Farm and more.
An Asheville couple leave their corporate jobs to make kimchi; a new coffee and baked goods purveyor opens in Black Mountain, Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food gets extended hours and location, and more.
The Denver-based brewery’s first expansion is over five years in the making.
UNCA hosts its fourth lecture in a culinary series; pop-ups for cheese at a cidery and bread at a flour mill; Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. partners with local music venues on nonalcoholic sodas; and more.
Where to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with food; a pop-up at Stay Glazed Donuts; the AVL Food Series kicks off; and more.
Horse Shoe restaurant expands, offering over 25 house-made wing flavors; a dinner collaboration in West Asheville; a bake shop closes in Fairview and more.
Nosh bagel pop-up hits Weaverville. Plus: Chow Chow absconds, Chai Pani moves and more!
Nutrition Outreach Hub opens in Woodfin. Plus: Asheville Cat Weirdos host food drive, Pubcycle turns 10 and more!
Corner Kitchen turns 20. Plus: Little Jumbo undergoes tropical transformation, Master BBQ arrives at Zillicoah, and more!
The Market Place places in James Beard Award Semifinals. Plus: Mardi Gras masquerade comes to Eulogy, Good Hot Fish opens on the South Slope, and more!
Xpress catches up with Steven Goff to discuss gas-station charcuterie, radishes and great food destinations outside of Western North Carolina.
MANNA food bank unveils new Food Finder tool to coordinate between food pantries and those experiencing food insecurity. Also: POPPY reveals three new popcorn flavors, Haywood Park Hotel hosts a speakeasy and more!
Dave Byer and Betty Dunajski opened their brewery last fall in the former UpCountry Brewing Co. space.
After three year, Nine Mile has launched its new brewery at its Montford Location. Also: after/glow opens in the River Arts District, Regina’s earns national recognition and more!
