Cliff-Hanger: Who will take over Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.?
Volume
30
/ Issue 15
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Edwin Arnaudin
After 25 years, Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.’s ownership team is selling its Merrimon Avenue location. Co-owner Mike Rangel speaks with Xpress about the company’s history and his hopes for the venue’s next iteration.
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Asheville Pizza up for sale after 25-year run
Mike Rangel reflects on the business' run and the decision to sell the Merrimon Avenue location.Poet Evan Gray writes against Appalachian stereotypes in debut collection
"I think some folks definitely have assumptions about what makes a book or a poem 'Appalachian.' I find most Appalachian writing buying into some of the marketable stereotypes from the…Steep Canyon Rangers and Pinkeye release new albums
The bluegrass stalwarts welcome a new member while the punks put out their first EP.Around town: Art in the Heart wraps up in Pack Square Plaza
The final installation of Art in the Heart. Plus, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial; the second annual Write Local, Read Local Author Fair; and more.food
What’s new in food: Local goods and takeout market opens on Patton Avenue
The Market at Sage and Spice opens in West Asheville. Plus, Saluda's Purple Onion celebrates 25 years; Asheville updates outdoor dining program; and more.living
Wellness roundup: Medicaid expansion begins Dec. 1
Adults may qualify if they earn up to 138% of the federal poverty limit, which is about $20,000 a year for a single person and about $34,000 for a family…news
Charter school puts a dent in Asheville’s racial achievement gap
This third-year Asheville public charter school, whose student body is majority Black, has begun to successfully close an achievement gap between white and Black students that has consistently been an…Neighborhood backlash derails North Asheville emergency shelter
At first glance, the dispute between Grace Episcopal and the Facebook group members seems a clear-cut case of how social media can effect change: A concerned resident encouraged like-minded people…News Roundup: Asheville Humane Society launches new center to help families keep pets
The Asheville Humane Society, in partnership with Buncombe County Animal Shelter, is launching a Community Sheltering Center designed to reunite families with their lost pets and provide support for people…BCS board delays updating policies related to Parents’ Bill of Rights
Representatives from the Asheville-based Campaign for Southern Equality asked board members to slow down approval of policies related to Senate Bill 49 during public comment. They believe the bill contradicts…opinion
Letter: Thanks, community, for building Candace Pickens Memorial Park
"More than two years after Jones Park was demolished, the voices and shouts of children can be heard enjoying the playground renamed for Candace Pickens."Letter: Concerns about the holiday parade
"If the holiday parade can tolerate military trainees and floats with fake missiles on them, surely the holiday parade can tolerate signs and T-shirts that promote peace, disarmament, health care…Letter: How does peace not fit in holiday parade?
"If promoting peace, environmental sustainability and human rights in a holiday parade have become too controversial in the 'Christmas season,' then we are certainly in a sad state indeed."Letter: Asheville’s eclectic nature rejected from parade
"Recently, I am seeing our city’s eclectic nature being rejected, as in this situation, and Asheville succumbing to corporate entities!"Letter: Why can’t we promote peace in holiday parade?
"Can we not try to keep some of that inclusivity alive during this season by allowing a parade unit that promotes care for our home — Earth — and peace…Impaired vision
Letter: Listen to downtown and South Slope business owners
"I would give more weight to people who have invested sweat, money and time into enterprises that, should they fail, would mean disaster to them, their families and their employees."Letter: Asheville Downtown Association should reconsider holiday parade parameters
"We think it is a sad commentary about those promoting and organizing this annual event that they cannot see that the groups in Only One Earth Coalition are a vital…Closed encounters