The executive chef talks about inspiration, creativity and the joys and challenges of running the popular River Arts District dining destination.
Carolina Beer Guy: Asheville Tacos and Taps sets opening date
Asheville Tacos and Taps will offer food and growler bottles at a Merrimon Avenue drive-thru location.
Asheville’s synagogues celebrate the miracle of oil with Hanukkah foods
At Asheville’s Hanukkah celebrations, potato pancakes, doughnuts and other fried foods symbolize the ancient miracle of the oil that lasted eight days in the Temple of Jerusalem.
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.
Quick dish: Q+A with Pat and Emily Abernathy of Chupacabra Latin Café
When asked why they decided to open a Latin restaurant, this North Carolina-born-and-raised couple reply, “Why not?”
Bounty & Soul’s holiday markets empower and nourish
The Black Mountain organization provides the free boxes of nutritious holiday cheer with its upcoming food markets.
Success story: Chai Pani and the art of branding through storytelling
In the seven years since it opened, downtown Indian street food eatery Chai Pani has mushroomed into a multibrand restaurant group. Much of this growth has stemmed from the use of storytelling to convey the vibrant personalities and rich history behind the brand.
Small bites: Bomba refreshes its menu
Bomba adds new items to its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Also, Katie Button offers a cooking demonstration, Rezaz hosts its final Sofra Sunday, Metro Wines provides free wine samples and Olive or Twist announces it will close for good in January.
Quick dish: Q+A with the owners of Abeja’s House Café
Rafael and Martha Alejeo talk about their journey from dishwashers to restaurant owners, plans for the future and how a 140-pound pig helped them name their business.
Small bites: A Turkish twist at the Asheville Mall
The Döner offers kebabs and other Turkish foods at the Asheville Mall. Also: Buncombe Food Policy Council hosts a potluck, WNC Young Farmers Coalition holds a fundraiser at New Belgium, a holiday dinner at Rhubarb benefits The POP Project and City Bakery has launched its new production site.
Grand opening: Jonny Mac’s Lowcountry Grille and BBQ
The new Fletcher eatery offers Southern, Cajun and low-country meals and desserts.
Small bites: Blue Ridge Food Ventures 2016 Holiday Market
The Blue Ridge Food Ventures 2016 Holiday Market offers a one-stop shop for local goods. Also, Villagers holds a bone broth workshop, Buxton Hall hosts a six-course pop-up dinner, Gypsy Queen Cuisine adds a brunch menu, Le Bon Cafe offers drive-thru coffee service in Arden and NatGeo highlights Asheville’s food scene.
From England to Asheville: Pete’s Pies comes to Lexington
Savory pies, fish and chips and English “butties” will pair with local and British brews at this new downtown English pub.
Calypso brings island food to the former Lex 18 space
The historic downtown space will shift from dinner theater and vintage decor to Caribbean food and and island theme.
Small bites: Smoothie King comes to Asheville
Derek Bullard was a fan of Smoothie King long before he became a franchisee. As the former owner of a healthcare company that assisted children and adolescents with mental health disabilities, Bullard spent a lot of time on the road. “They had a Smoothie King in Charleston and several in Charlotte, which is where we […]
Ashevilleans celebrate compassion by taking turkey off the table
Local restaurants, breweries and organizations have developed creative ways to celebrate the holiday without the meat.
Where to eat on Thanksgiving: Asheville dine-out and pickup meal options
Local Thanksgiving dining options include everything from five-course, sit-down restaurant dinners to ready-made turkeys, side dishes and desserts to bring home.
Carnival of Nuts fundraiser supports Asheville native nut collective
The family-friendly event will feature nutty foods, carnival games, squirrel aerial shows and more in an effort to help a local native nut-growing collective buy equipment to bring its harvest to market.
Asheville food and farm tours can brighten fall and winter days
Even though the weather is getting chilly, many local tour companies continue to schedule trips to Western North Carolina farms and restaurants throughout the holiday season.
Asheville Thanksgiving events build community through food
A few local organizations and businesses are highlighting gratitude and strengthening community this Thanksgiving through food-focused events that are open to all.
Pizza, hold the dairy
Vegan cheese is becoming more widely available as an option at WNC pizza joints.