“I’m still against approval because of flooding, traffic, no affordable housing, school and school bus safety, and impact on environment issues.”
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What’s new in food: BattleCat brings more coffee options to East Asheville
The West Asheville coffee shop introduces a new location on Tunnel Road in the Beverly Hills neighborhood. Also in this week’s local food news: A long-closed restaurant reopens at Mount Mitchell State Park, Mikasa Criolla adds frozen empanadas to its offerings, a RendezVous wine dinner, summer soda and wine releases and more.
‘Blitz build’ scheduled for BeLoved Village
BeLoved Asheville co-director Amy Cantrell speaks with Xpress about the health impacts of housing insecurity, combatting isolation and her role as the architect of an intentional community.
Letter: Shelter has created crisis in East Asheville
“I feel that the City Council just dropped these people off in East Asheville to continue their downward spirals out of sight of downtown or the Montford area.”
Letter: A disturbing encounter in East Asheville
“Nothing like this, to my knowledge, has ever happened in the 20-plus years I’ve been walking dogs in Beverly Hills. So the incident is shocking.”
Letter: Don’t negate Asheville’s mountain charm
“Before the project proposal goes to the City Council, I implore Asheville Planning and Zoning to decline the 104-foot height variation from the existing 80-foot code.”
Letter: No rhyme or reason to development approvals
“I can’t help but wonder why they would say no to the East Asheville development but approve a another development that mirrors it in so many ways …”
Community traffic concerns yield to apartment complexes
Frustrations about traffic took center stage as the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment considered two apartment complex projects during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
PennyCup targets late March for launch of Haw Creek location
With its third Asheville location, PennyCup joins a growing wave of homegrown restaurants expanding to the east side of town.
Quick dish: Q+A with Kate Bannasch of Copper Crown
A recent addition to Asheville Independent Restaurants’ board of directors, Kate Bannasch brings her years of experience as a server to play in her new role of owner and manager at Copper Crown.
Bouchon part deux: Bistro announces East Asheville location
Michel Baudouin, owner of downtown Asheville restaurant Bouchon, plans to open a second Bouchon location in East Asheville’s Haw Creek community. The announcement comes just months after Baudouin’s Cajun/Creole restaurant concept, Lafayette, closed after less than a year in business. The new eatery will be at 184 New Haw Creek Road in the former Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church. […]
Mack Kells Pub & Grill celebrates 35 years as an Asheville neighborhood hangout
On Friday, May 13, the Tunnel Road bar celebrates its 35th year in business with throwback specials, music and neighborly fun.
UPDATED: Copper Crown restaurant set to open on Tunnel Road
With his new restaurant, Zambra chef Adam Bannasch is hoping to create a new neighborhood hangout for East Asheville. Opening dates have been announced!
Letter writer: East Asheville gets short shrift from city and county
“The families of East Asheville deserve a new library, a community meeting space and a study of the Tunnel Road corridor to improve walkability, safety and to encourage new types of businesses for our citizens.”
Asheville Council to vote on controversial housing proposals
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Asheville City Council will wrangle with an agenda that’s packed with controversial housing and development issues.
A preview of Asheville’s new Whole Foods Market
(Photos by Cindy Kunst) Whole Foods Market will open its second Asheville location — a gleaming 35,000-square-foot facility — at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Asheville Market shopping center at 4 S. Tunnel Road. The store will hold a grand opening celebration for the community on Tuesday starting with a bread-breaking ceremony with […]
Burger warriors: The Social takes on WNC Battle of the Burger challengers
Burgers are serious business in WNC — for both chefs and diners — and this weekend’s inaugural Battle of the Burger promises some stiff competition for the title of Best Burger in WNC. Among a diverse field of challengers ranging from the Farm to Fender food truck to downtown cocktail lounge The Vault, a little East Asheville bar and grill, The Social, is planning to bring their A-game to the event on Sunday, Aug. 10.
East Asheville eats
Downtown Asheville’s culinary offerings are certainly no secret, and West Asheville, with its ceaseless onslaught of restaurant openings, is clearly booming as a foodie mecca. But what about points east? Although it is not widely considered to be a dining destination, East Asheville has its own sampling of fun eateries and delicious dishes.
Asheville City Council: Round one
A new Asheville City Council met Dec. 10, with Esther Manheimer sworn in as mayor, Marc Hunt chosen as the new vice mayor, three development decisions postponed and neighborhood leaders raising concerns about issues in East Asheville. (Photo by Alicia Funderburk)
Asheville City Council: A rather curious community meeting
The water system wasn’t on the agenda, but east Asheville residents flooded City Council members with concerns and comments about it during a Jan. 31 community meeting. About 50 people showed up for the meeting, held in the theater at Haw Creek Elementary. All Council members were present except Gordon Smith, who was sick. It […]
Water, and sidewalks, and golf: oh my!
At tonight’s East Asheville community meeting, members of the public flooded City Council members with their concerns about the fate of the Asheville water system, the need for more sidewalks and ideas for the Municipal Golf Course. About 50 people attended the meeting. These are the highlights.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)