New chef, management bring changes at Local Provisions

Posted on September 25, 2017September 27, 2017 by Jonathan Ammons

After the sudden departure of chef Justin Burdett earlier this month, the nationally recognized downtown restaurant will undergo a few modifications to its original concept.

Small bites: Posana’s new menu is going to the dogs

Posted on March 28, 2017March 27, 2017 by Thomas Calder

Posana debuts its menu for dogs. Also, Foothills Meats expands its CSA program, the Asheville City Market opens the season on North Market Street and more in this week’s Small Bites.

Warming up to winter veggies: Cooking with Asheville’s cold-weather harvests

Posted on February 1, 2017February 3, 2017 by Liisa Andreassen

Whether roasted, mashed, blended in soups, pickled or sautéed, Western North Carolina’s cold-season vegetables can make winter meals a bit brighter.

Small bites: River Arts District Fall Studio Stroll benefits MANNA

Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by Thomas Calder

River Arts District Artists partners with MANNA FoodBank and Ingles for a canned food drive. Also, Highlands Food and Wine Festival celebrates its 10th year, Addison Farms Vineyard launches a wine club, the West Asheville Tailgate Market holds a Caribbean soul food supper and a new Mediterranean restaurant will open soon in the former Chorizo spot in the Grove Arcade.

Small bites: Seafood meets New Wave at Dive pop-up events

Posted on August 2, 2016August 1, 2016 by Thomas Calder

“I wanted an excuse to play with seafood,” says Sarah Cousler, creator of Dive, a seafoodcentric pop-up dinner series happening in the Remington Room at Buxton Hall Barbecue.

Ole Shakey’s celebrates jerky with Great American Jerk Off competition

Posted on June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 by Thomas Calder

A $3 wristband gives guests the chance to sample jerky from all the participating chefs, both professional and amateur.

Small bites: Luella’s opens second location in South Asheville

Posted on February 9, 2016February 8, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Luella’s Bar-B-Que will duplicate its pork-purveying efforts with a new location in Biltmore Park; Asheville Wine & Food Festival has announced its first Asheville Cocktail Week; Local Provisions is serving Italian wines with the flavors of winter at a pairing dinner; and The Hop Ice Creamery is celebrating its first year with free kiddie scoops for all.