A new agreement with UNC Asheville has moved the market back to its original tree-covered lot for the summer. Also in this week’s food news, canning workshops and wine classes, the closure of a North Asheville neighborhood restaurant, summer menus and ice cream flavors and much more.
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!
Kristin Weeks, managing partner and co-owner of the Asheville location of Fifth Season Gardening Co., says business is booming in the wake of COVID-19. “People are coming in and spending a lot more money; the average invoice has gone up, too,” she says. “People are kind of just coming in and going for it.”
Asheville Brewers Supply and Fifth Season Gardening Co. stand alone on the local homebrew supply front.
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The inaugural Harvest Festival kicks off at the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens. Also: White Labs Asheville hosts its latest fermented pairing class; Twin Leaf and Whisk AVL team up; Fiesta Hendersonville returns; and plenty more.
Using repurposed containers and DIY soil amendments can make it easy and affordable to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit without a large garden plot.
Stephanie Harper set up her vermicomposting bin for under $40, using supplies that are readily available locally. Her worms — which she says are “kind of like pets” — break down food waste, turning it into a rich fertilizer for the garden.
Asheville businesses give patrons the opportunity to grab a beer while shopping for garden supplies, outdoor gear, groceries or interacting with working glassblowers.
Chefs, restauranteurs and authors will come together for Barnes & Noble’s WNC Regional Cookbook & Food Writing Festival. In addition: Fifth Season Gardening Co. offers weekend workshops, Farm Heritage Trail’s holds a holiday event and tailgates markets announce winter and holidays dates.
Now in its third year, Garlic Fest will run from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 on Asheville’s South Slope. The event will offer opportunities to sample garlic delicacies, learn about growing and cooking with garlic, purchase seed garlic to plant at home and more. The event area will be centered around the intersection of Church Street and Banks Avenue.
From opportunities to chat with brewers to making an IPA for a friend, nondrinking events dot the Beer Week schedule.
