Asheville
North Carolina wines hold up to international competition at blind judging
A recent blind tasting organized by the French Broad Vignerons proved that North Carolina wines are on par with similar vintages from Napa Valley, France and Spain.
Small bites: A wintry feast at Buxton Hall Barbecue
Gluttony reigns supreme at Champlain, Buxton Hall’s latest pop-up event. Also, Mike Ferrari leads cooking classes at The Farm, Fletcher hosts its 16th annual chili cook-off, Ask Hendersonville offers a foodie prize giveaway and the Organic Growers School opens early registration for its Spring Conference.
How advanced manufacturing is transforming WNC’s economy
With a bevy of companies relocating or expanding operations in Western North Carolina, economic boosters, educators and business representatives are working to prepare the next generation of workers to meet the growing need.
Small bites: Doc Brown’s BBQ gets cooking in Candler
A new wood-smoked barbecue joint opens in Candler, Strada Italiano celebrates the holiday season with the Feast of Seven Fishes, Bone and Broth expands its menu and hours and A-B Tech’s culinary team takes home the state title.
Gingerbread dreams: National competition at the Grove Park Inn spreads holiday cheer
This year’s winners talk about what it takes to build a stellar gingerbread creation.
Local female business leaders honored at inaugural WomanUP networking event
The capacity crowd joined staff members of the CoC, event sponsors and colleagues to share breakfast and network with fellow women professionals from a diverse array of local industries. After the breakfast, an awards ceremony recognized three local female leaders in business, executive leadership and the nonprofit world.
Asheville Coffee Crawl project showcases local brews
Summer vacation can create more free time than some college students know what to do with. But last summer, Alex Perry and Mary Scarborough, 19-year-old sophomores at Berry College in Georgia, turned their downtime into an opportunity. The pair decided to visit and rank 30 coffee shops in the Asheville area and created a website with their results — ashevillecoffeecrawl.com. “I […]
Asheville Plant-Based Face-Off challenges chefs to highlight vegan cuisine
A monthlong initiative of Asheville Vegan Outreach and No Evil Foods highlights the meat-free cuisine of more than a dozen local restaurants.
Small bites: Taco Throwdown at The Grey Eagle Taqueria
The Grey Eagle hosts a taco competition, chef Katie Button celebrates the publication of her first cookbook, Siam Thai Restaurant opens in North Asheville, Living Web Farms offers a pair of workshops and Buxton Hall Barbecue brings back its femalecentric Velvet & Lace pop-up concept with the Harvest Moon cocktail series.
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority celebrates a year of success at annual meeting
Business leaders, nonprofit representatives, elected officials and political candidates from across Buncombe County gathered at the Biltmore Estate’s Lioncrest venue Wednesday, Oct. 28 for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s annual meeting.
Homegrown Families hosts sweet potato contest and fundraiser Oct. 1
Something sweet is in the air. The seventh annual sweet potato cooking contest and fundraiser is happening Saturday, Oct. 1. This event will also double as the fall open house for the new Homegrown Families Health and Education Center at 201 Charlotte St. The center houses a variety of integrative family health services, including licensed […]
Asheville Coffee Expo to showcase local roasting, brewing and sipping culture
The free, family-friendly event in the River Arts District will celebrate Asheville’s coffee shops, baristas and roasters.
Small bites: Soumu showcases the tastes and sounds of Africa
Soumu festival returns with traditional African fare, a new wine shop comes to North Asheville, Hendersonville chef Jesse Roque wins Chef of the Year title and more news from Asheville’s food scene.
From the front lines: The third annual WNC Battle of the Burger
Isis and the Rankin Vault topped a field of fierce competitors at this year’s local burger showdown.
Small bites: Noble Cider supports nonprofits with pie
Noble Cider highlights pie to raise money for Make-A-Wish, a new Irish pub opens downtown, Buxton Hall Barbecue celebrates its first birthday, The Farm Kitchen hosts a wine dinner and Asheville restaurants keep topping national lists.
Asheville chef to appear on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Rhubarb pastry chef Kaley Laird competes on the Tuesday, Aug. 9, episode of the popular cooking program.
Small bites: Storytelling and vino at Metro Wines
Connie Regan-Blake offers stories with a glass of wine at Metro Wines, Lex 18 hosts a vintage radio variety show Father’s Day event, Addison Farms Vineyard holds Dinner in the Vines and tickets go on sale for the 2016 WNC Battle of the Burger.
Negroni Week returns to Asheville
This week, over 6,000 bars, restaurants and retailers around the world are offering their own variations of the Negroni cocktail as part of the third annual international Negroni Week
Small bites: Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a new Friday Night Barn Dance series
Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a new Friday night dance series, Little Sparrow Coffee and Kitchen is set to open in Woodfin, Ambrozia adds lunch, and Tryon offers its annual Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival.
Ole Shakey’s celebrates jerky with Great American Jerk Off competition
A $3 wristband gives guests the chance to sample jerky from all the participating chefs, both professional and amateur.