A downtown gluten-free restaurant marks a milestone anniversary. Also in this week’s local food news: Equal Plates Project debuts a new catering program that gives back, Mother’s Day dining options, culinary summer camps, FEAST’s fundraising plant sales and more.
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What’s new in food: Asheville launches revamped Edibles Map
New Asheville Edibles Map reveals locations of local edible plants; Fonta Flora Brewery and Botanist & Barrel toast to tinned fish; Asheville Sport & Social Club and Devil’s Foot Beverage celebrate yacht rock; and more!
What’s new in food: Mother Ocean Seafood Market partners with Pleb Urban Winery
Mother Ocean Seafood Market is teaming with Pleb Urban Winery, offering food truck service outside the River Arts District venue. Also: PicklePalooza 2022 returns Saturday, July 23; Barn Door Ciderworks hosts its latest dinner; and more!
What’s new in food: Water Street launches on N. Lexington
Water Street opens, Bold Rock adds downtown tap room, Noble Cider adds Sunday brunch and more
Independent restaurants grapple with whether and how to reopen for in-house service
Dazed and confused might best describe the reaction from local restaurateurs to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan, with side orders of determination and ingenuity.
Stuffing versus dressing: Can’t we all just get along?
What people know and prefer when it comes to turkey’s signature side dish depends largely on what side of the Mason-Dixon line they grew up on.
Ben’s Friends Asheville supports restaurant workers coping with substance abuse
The volunteer-driven program offers recovery support groups that leverage the camaraderie inherent in the food and beverage industry.
Aiming for early 2019 completion, hotelier offers early glimpse of the Arras hotel and residences
Hotelier John McKibbon predicts the massive 18-story project, which is filling the empty shell of the former BB&T building on Pack Square, will be complete by the end of March next year.
Small bites: Chef Brian Canipelli branches out
Burial Beer Co. joins forces with Cucina 24 chef Brian Canipelli. Also: Spruce Pine BBQ & Bluegrass Festival returns; Folkmoot pairs with Blind Pig Supper Club; TreeRock Social Cider House holds its inaugural Cookie-Chill-Off and plenty more Asheville food news.
Not just for tourists: Asheville’s hotel restaurants bring their A game
Thanks to Asheville’s reputation as a food destination, many area hotels have stepped up their restaurant game in recent years with models that bring in the talents of well-known Western North Carolina chefs and highlight locally grown ingredients. And these hot spots aren’t just trying to woo tourists — there’s also a move toward catering to a local customer base. […]
Small bites: Dining out on New Year’s Eve
Throughout Western North Carolina, restaurants will celebrate New Year’s Eve with parties and special dinners. Where will you ring in 2018?
Small bites: Little Jumbo aims for speedy cocktails in Five Points
Craft cocktails made quickly comes to the Five Points neighborhood. Also, The 14th annual Taste of Compassion Gala returns, the WNC Cookbook & Food Writing Festival comes back for a second year, a new cookbook celebrates local inn recipes and Nightbell and Cúrate host a benefit dinner for Homeward Bound.
The cautious life: Living and dining with allergy-specific diets in WNC
Locals who experience gluten intolerance and other conditions that require dietary limitations have to cope with numerous challenges when dining out and socializing.
Small bites: Pretzel Fest at Whistle Hop Brewing Co.
The Pretzel Fest highlights the unique flavors offered by Asheville Pretzel Co. Also: Posana supports ASAP’s Growing Minds Program, Postero dinner benefits St. Gerard House and The Market Place hosts the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner.
Small bites: Asheville Restaurant Week returns for its fifth year
Asheville Restaurant Week offers special prix fixe menus at a number of local eateries. Also this week, Burial Beer and Hickory Nut Gap Farm partner for a feast, The Farm talks about Super Bowl snacks and more.
Small bites: New Year’s Eve dinner happenings
Whether you’re in Asheville, Hendersonville, Marshall or Saluda, Western North Carolina is planning a host of tasty New Year’s Eve options.
Small bites: Dance by the river at MANNA FoodBank’s Blue Jean Ball
MANNA FoodBank prepares for its largest fundraising party of the year, the Blue Jean Ball; David Meesters leads a class on healthy digestion at Villagers; Arancini makes another transformation into an Italian Sub spot; and Gaining Ground Farm and Yesterday Spaces host a dinner experience to benefit the GO Kitchen Ready program.
Where to eat in WNC while ringing in 2016
Asheville-area chefs have created a smorgasbord of memorable menus to commemorate the end of 2015.
Conscious party: Author David Baldacci speaks at dinner and auction to bolster local literacy
This year’s fundraising dinner — prepared by Michael Marshall of the Renaissance Hotel with pours from Biltmore Wines — will enable the Literacy Council to secure volunteer tutors for some 350 locals lacking reading, writing and language skills.
Small bites: Local couple gets set to open new vegan lunch service
A new vegan lunch service opens in August, Farm Burger hosts a raffle to benefit ASAP and five local restaurants win recognition from Wine Spectator magazine. Plus food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about his latest favorite dish — grit cakes at Louise’s Kitchen.
Asheville chefs cook up small-plate specialties for MANNA’s Blue Jean Ball
Chefs from 20 area businesses are donating their time and talents to create a small-plate celebration for this year’s MANNA FoodBank Blue Jean Ball fundraiser.