Took and Rick Corcoran learned plenty about wheels from the vantage point of their old restaurant, Little Bee Thai, which was located in a service station on Sweeten Creek Road. Now, they've got a set of their own. Last week, the Corcorans moved their restaurant concept into an old box truck. “It's almost as big […]
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Farm tour frolic
A dreamy world of piglets and bees lies just up the hill and around the bend from a cornucopia of salami, cheese and jam. ASAP's annual farm tour unites livestock and food in one weekend of mini farm vacations. Pick either route (or create your own) to behold the beauty of the region’s family farms […]
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Maple and spice: How 5th Sun Specialties brings chips, salsa and hot sauce to WNC and Vermont
A few months ago, bright yellow bags of corn chips began appearing all over Asheville. Almost simultaneously, they were on display in Earthfare, Greenlife, French Broad Food Co-op and West Village Market. The 5th Sun Specialties chips are just the beginning. They're accompanied by a line of salsas and hot sauces. The products have intriguing […]
Beer Scout
We might not be a horse-drawn-carriage kind of town, but The Amazing Pubcycle is out to prove we are the kind of town that supports a bicycle built for 14. “The response so far has been overwhelming,” says Shawn Verbrugghe, owner of the Pubcycle. “We’ve already started filling [empty tours] in less than half-hour.” The […]
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Smorgasbord
Dishcrawl launches in Asheville Can’t decide where to eat dinner? Don’t. Dishcrawl, a food tourism service, will choose for you. The San Jose-based company launched an Asheville branch last month. The tour takes groups to four restaurants, three of which are kept secret until they arrive. Each restaurant serves three tasting dishes. (Vegetarian options are […]
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Cracker Jack: America’s original junk food
Back in the late 1890s, two brothers came up with a genius plan. They mixed popcorn, molasses and peanuts into one very crunchy, highly addictive snack, which soon became known as Cracker Jack. After a successful run at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Frederick and Louis Rueckheim's invention garnered nationwide fame. Cracker Jack predates the […]
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North Asheville gets more global flavors
Casa Maya celebrates its grand opening with Cuban and Mexican eats, and Soba gets its its footing in Weaverville.
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Liquid nitrogen and sugar glass: More details on Nightbell, Cúrate owners’ modern speakeasy
Chef Katie Button will focus on upscale hors d’oeuvres and modernist desserts. The bar will include prep-heavy craft cocktails, special-order liquors and high-end wines.
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The Wine Tunnel hosts a cork sculpture contest
Stop! Don’t throw away that cork. It could win you $100 worth of wine. The Wine Tunnel is hosting a cork sculpture contest (although screw caps and synthetic corks are also allowed). Enter your masterpiece at the shop at 148 Tunnel Road by 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, to win. The grand prize is […]
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Updates on The Barleycorn, Grand Central Pizza & Deli and Chef Mo’s
The Barleycorn to open in the former Burgermeister's spot Brothers Greg and Jon Campbell have had enough of exclusive gated communities and stodgy office parks. They recently relocated to Asheville from south Florida, and they’re hoping to discover a more sociable way of living. This fall, they’ll open The Barleycorn in West Asheville with that […]
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Post-Consumer Pantry
Our garden is exploding. We have a pile of tomatoes balanced precariously on the counter and more than a peck of jalapeño peppers in the fridge. Now that the cilantro is overwhelming the rest of the herb garden, it's time to find a way to use our bounty. An obvious solution is salsa. Some quick […]
In-between season
Fall may officially arrive in late September, but summer turning into fall is a fuzzy process. There are a few crisp, cool days in between the heat and rain. You may go swimming one day and wear long sleeves the next. Some people cling to iced coffee, while others are reaching for an early pumpkin […]
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Ruffled feathers: How we got an in-town Chick-fil-A drive-thru
On Merrimon Avenue, the Harris Teeter nears completion. Along with the grocery store, a fast-food drive-thru and a car-care center are coming. Straddling a main thoroughfare and a residential neighborhood, the development has a complicated history.
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Down and dirty, Escoffier-style: King James Public House will open on Charlotte Street in Fall
Charlotte Street has been waiting for a new business since last fall, when Blue Water Seafood closed. In February, Josh Wright of The Chop Shop Butchery announced he would open a bar, Shambles, in the space, which is near the intersection of Charlotte and Chestnut streets. But recently he reconsidered. Not to worry, Charlotte Street. […]
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Good big
Grove Park Inn launches its most inventive restaurant yet this week (excuse the pun). Edison opens Wednesday, July 31. It's one of seven dining outlets at the resort, but it's perhaps the most versatile with lounge, bar and terrace seating, plus a more formal dining room. Like the Inn's other prominent restaurants, Horizon's and the […]
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Smorgasbord
John Fleer’s restaurant gets a name It’s not often that chefs market their restaurants as vegetal and ambiguous, but that’s John Fleer’s tack. His Pack Square restaurant, which will open this fall in the former Bistro 1896 space, goes by the name Rhubarb. Fleer thinks the name sounds evocative, but not in any particular way. […]
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Get ready to party with the Asheville Wine & Food Festival
Maybe you're not big on planning, or you're doing the Zen thing, or your calendar has a really small space to write in. That's understandable. But occasionally, a good party merits planning ahead. Here are three reasons to mark your calendar, or update your iPhone, or adjust your sundial — whatever you do — for the […]
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Catch cookbook author Kevin West at Malaprop’s on Monday, July 29
The author of Saving the Season, talks about preserving food for gardeners and urbanites, alike.
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Smoky Park Supper Club gains momentum in RAD
The new restaurant, from the owners of 5 Walnut Wine Bar and others, will open next year, but events on the property begin in August.
318 Riverside Drive From: Matt Logan and Kristie Bell of 5 Walnut Wine Bar With help from: Asheville GreenWorks and Mark Rosenstein (at least temporarily, anyway) Approximate timline: July: Asheville GreenWorks opens its offices on the property August: The first event at the grounds, Root Ball, a fundraiser for GreenWorks Fall: The shell of the […]
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Demystify your morning brew: Counter Culture offers brewing basics classes
Learn about coffee in like-minded company at this two-hour class.