Chefs In Action create gourmet dishes from rescued food; Chow Chow returns for four-day celebration of local cuisine; The Democratic Socialists Of America host a Carolina Abortion Fund fundraiser; and more!
What’s new in food: Indian street food arrives in West Asheville
Meherwan Irani opens Botiwalla in West Asheville. Plus, WNC wins at the NCRLA Chef Showdown; the 77th North Carolina Apple Festival; and more.
What’s new in food: Asheville launches revamped Edibles Map
New Asheville Edibles Map reveals locations of local edible plants; Fonta Flora Brewery and Botanist & Barrel toast to tinned fish; Asheville Sport & Social Club and Devil’s Foot Beverage celebrate yacht rock; and more!
Archetype Brewing adds South Slope location
The local brewery’s third Asheville taproom is its first with a kitchen.
What’s new in food: MANNA FoodBank celebrates 40 years
A riverside event with natural meat processing, fishing and camping. Plus, MANNA FoodBank’s 40th; a different sort of supper club; and more.
What’s new in food: Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill begins its new era
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.
Cousins buy back Appalachian Mountain Brewery from A-B InBev
Chris Zieber and Nathan Kelischek discuss their return to the Asheville area.
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.
Working together: Having your back
Erik Fowler, who works as the head of education at White Labs, says that his company strives to go beyond being a traditional supplier by also providing technical advice and lending equipment.
Shunyu Huang’s Story Parlor residency explores senses and memories
The Chinese native and West Asheville resident discusses her July series.
What’s new in food: Soirée the summer away with Folkmoot
Folkmoot, Waynesville’s premier folk festival dedicated to the preservation of culture and heritage, invites guests to indulge in cuisines from around the world during a 40th-anniversary Summer Soirée on Thursday, July 20, 7-9 p.m. The soirée will serve as a fundraiser celebrating Folkmoot, recognized as North Carolina’s official International Folk Festival by the N.C. General Assembly, while […]
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.
Vets use military past to inform brewing future
Local veterans discuss how their military service helped inspire the breweries they operate today.
What’s new in food: The Hound opens in East Asheville
The Hound, a new lounge concept from Zambra owner Peter Montague and The Copper Crown owner Adam Bannasch, has opened on Tunnel Road in East Asheville. Cheekily named after the Greyhound bus station that previously occupied the space, The Hound represents a concerted effort to provide East Asheville with an elegant watering hole away from […]
Black Mountain experiences boom in local food and beverage scene
New restaurants and breweries continue to open in Black Mountain, leaving business owners cautiously optimistic about the town’s potential as a tourist destination.
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.
What’s new in food: Local beverage leaders form new distillery
“Ninja Spirits will focus on traditional spirits, with our first release being a wheat-based vodka,” says Allison Brown-Rangel, co-owner of Asheville Brewing Co. and public relations representative for the new retail spirit brand.