Plus, post-Helene reopenings for several area restaurants and breweries.
Southside Community Farm hosts spring fundraiser at New Belgium Brewing
The April 6 event will help the urban community farm get growing this spring.
What’s new in food: Rebuild + Regrow, To Hell with Helene and more
Plus a wine dinner at Little D’s, a new food-relief partnership aimed at building disaster resilience and a Community Giveback event at Romeo’s Vegan Burgers.
WNC bakeries collaborate to support gender equity
The March 30 fundraising event for WomenNC wraps up Women’s History Month while ushering in spring.
What’s new in food: Taste of Asheville, Wine Walk AVL and a biscuit and mimosa pop-up
Plus, Taqueria Rosita expands its hours and Sovereign Remedies gets a refresh with former employees at the helm.
What’s new in food: CSA Fair, Holi Night Market, Irish Chili Cook-off and more
Celebrate spring with a Hindu festival of colors on the South Slope, Barn Door Ciderworks’ cider and cheese pairing, an Irish Chili Cook-off, ASAP’s annual CSA Fair and more.
Yalla food truck moves its hummus to retail shelves
After preparing free meals for the community in the weeks following Tropical Storm Helene, Yalla food truck owners Nir Asaf and Nathan Phillips were inspired to launch Snuuny Hummus.
What’s new in food: Restaurant closures and reopenings, Mean Pies pop-up and more
In this week’s food news, Rhubarb has permanently closed, Wildwood Still and others have reopened, Mean Pies has a temporary new home, and more.
Chefs Ashley Capps and Travis Schultz reinvent their ready-made meal service in Woodfin
After their River Arts District retail space was flooded in September, chefs Ashley Capps and Trevor Schultz reinvented their ready-made meal business.
What’s new in food: La Bodega’s new life, wine education, Mardi Gras dinners and more
Plus a chili cook-off and bake sale fundraiser, a singles meetup for veggie lovers and a new food pantry for Mills River.
Main Dish: Colombian flavors at Juancho’s Fonda
Jeison Bosch’s completely gluten-free menu features bandeja paisa, seafood cazuela and other favorite Colombian dishes.
Weird weeds and lasting legacies: Remembering chef Brian Canipelli
A celebrated culinary artist and beloved community member and business owner, the chef left an indelible mark on Asheville.
What’s new in food: For the Love of Craft moves to May
The art, beer and mac-and-cheese event will now be part of AVL Beer Week. Also this week: wine dinners, Stoobie winners and more.
Scholar discusses Black women, food and power in the South
The James Beard Award-winning author and University of Maryland professor will host the interactive conversation on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Union.
What’s new in food: Gawd Save the Queen, a downtown grocery store and more
In this week’s food news, Asheville mourns the tragic passing of one of Asheville’s most beloved and influential chefs. Also featured: a fundraising dinner, new downtown grocery store, Food Truck Boot Camp and more.
Bebop Bottle Shop embraces wine, art and music
The new Haywood Road venture offers bottles and wines by the glass along with workshops, music and more.
Months after Helene, WNC’s food insecurity crisis persists
Local groups instrumental in meeting Western North Carolina’s food needs in the wake of the storm say the problem runs deep and there’s a long road ahead.
What’s new in food: Valentines, Galentines, truffles and more
This week’s food news features romantic Valentine’s Day dinners, a Galentine cocktail event, the annual Asheville Truffle Experience, a chocolate cake contest fundraiser and much more.
Hail Mary opens in West Asheville
The former home of Tastee Diner features a reinvented concept and menu.
What’s new in food: Cocktail pop-up, Super Bowl brunch and more
Starting with this week’s issue, Xpress is zhuzhing up the “What’s New in Food” news roundup with a makeover. You can still expect the usual digestible bites of Western North Carolina food and beverage news, just in a fancier package. Kay West is expanding what used to be each week’s lead news item into its […]
Smart Bets: Year of the Wood Snake
The annual Lunar New Year celebration at Highland Brewing Co. features themed drinks, food trucks, music, kids activities and more.