“Ninja Spirits will focus on traditional spirits, with our first release being a wheat-based vodka,” says Allison Brown-Rangel, co-owner of Asheville Brewing Co. and public relations representative for the new retail spirit brand.

“Ninja Spirits will focus on traditional spirits, with our first release being a wheat-based vodka,” says Allison Brown-Rangel, co-owner of Asheville Brewing Co. and public relations representative for the new retail spirit brand.
Food Truck Boot Camp aims to help chefs break into the culinary industry. Also: Mamacita’s Street Food opens in the RAD; Oaxacarolina dinner takes place at Botanist & Barrel; and more!
New products continue to enter the market as local breweries strive to remain innovative.
**UPDATED MARCH 27** Many Western North Carolina breweries are offering to-go sales from their taprooms.
Drinking water, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe walking shoes, cash and a camera: These items are all on the “items to bring” checklist provided by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project to people embarking on the 11th annual ASAP Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23. But the real key to a successful tour, according to tour coordinator Robin […]
Carrieann and Jon Schneider of the forthcoming Etowah brewery lost thousands of dollars when the brewing system they ordered never materialized.