From 5-gallon plastic buckets to drinking straws, local restaurants look for ways to keep plastics and other materials out of the landfill.
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Small bites: Cajun Cookoff returns for 10th year
The Cajun Cookoff returns to the Salvage Station. Also: Firestorm Books & Coffee hosts a vegetarian potluck, Our Global Table fundraiser benefits Pisgah Legal’s Justice for All Project, Cuban food comes to Twin Leaf Brewery, Mamacitas hosts a fundraiser for ArtSpace Charter School and Knife & Fork starts its annual winter pop-up series.
HomeGrown expands with new Pour Taproom partnership
After a series of soft openings, a grand opening is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28,
Taps start flowing at Pour Taproom in Biltmore Village
Pour Taproom has completed the move from its previous location on Haywood Road in West Asheville to its new home at 2 Hendersonville Road in Biltmore Village.
Waste not: Food Connection steers surplus toward hungry people’s plates
Through grassroots community collaborations, Food Connection saves many thousands of pounds of fresh, unused food from the trash each year, transporting it by taxi to be distributed to residents in need. A federal law allows businesses to donate wholesome food items to feed the hungry without legal liability.
Local restaurants serve up some romance this Friday
Valentine’s Day is only two days away, and (nearly) every Yelp-approved romantic restaurant in town has been booked for days. Lucky for Ashevilleans, impromptu plans and comfy meals are just our style – and even the coziest nooks and crannies in this quaint town are dressing up for the occasion.
Where can I get mountain trout?
Welcome to Asheville. You’re visiting from Ithaca. You want trout, or maybe a locally brewed beer — or simply to do what the locals do. While some of what the locals do can be colorful, you don’t have to don tie-dye, find a djembe and hit the Pritchard Park drum circle to get a feel […]
Mountain Xpress entertainment spotlight
Xpress A&E reporter Alli Marshall talks to 98.1 The River DJ Ashley Davis about what’s coming up, entertainment-wise.
Mountain Xpress entertainment preview
Xpress A&E reporter Alli Marshall talks to 98.1 The River DJ Ashley Davis about what’s coming up, entertainment-wise.
Mountain Xpress entertainment spotlight
Xpress A&E reporter Alli Marshall talks to 98.1 The River DJ Ashley Davis about what’s coming up, entertainment-wise.
Food news to go: area restaurant news in small bites.
Neo Burrito expands, new businesses are a-popping on the west side of town, Posana has some booze news and much more.
Waking Life Espresso’s pumpkin latte, made with raw sugar and fresh-ground spices.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Mountain Xpress entertainment spotlight
Xpress A&E reporter Alli Marshall talks to 98.1 The River DJ Ashley Davis about what’s coming up, entertainment-wise.
Xpress preview spotlight with 98.1 The River
Every Sunday, Xpress discusses the upcoming issue with 98.1 The River DJ Ashley “Bad Ash” Davis.