Writers Audrey and Bill Kopp resume their cocktail and spirits series with a look at this weekly fundraising event at The Low Down — with a bonus of two margarita recipes.
Bathroom break: Exploring Asheville’s dive bar restrooms with Braulio Pescador-Martinez
The Asheville DJ and Xpress writer searches for art and inspiration in some unlikely locales.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Dive bartenders reveal the soft, warm — and often kooky — underbelly of Asheville’s bar scene
The city’s low-brow watering holes serve love and community spirit along with the cheap drinks and good times.
What’s new in food: WNC Tip it Forward
The collaborative initiative from Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, ArtsAVL and GBX Group aims to address immediate and long-term recovery for local food-service and creative sector workers. Also this week, Fish Night at Regina’s Westside, Cocktails with Kris Kringle, a sad farewell to Vivian, a new home for the RAD Farmers Market and much more.
Working together: Celebrating hidden gems
“A lot of times, even locals haven’t heard of these [places] or been there yet,” says Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours. She brings her guests — locals and tourists alike — to bar across Asheville.
What’s new in food: Local goods and takeout market opens on Patton Avenue
The Market at Sage and Spice opens in West Asheville. Plus, Saluda’s Purple Onion celebrates 25 years; Asheville updates outdoor dining program; and more.
What’s new in food: GrindFest celebrates local Black businesses
GrindFest returns to the River Arts District. Also: American Craft Sake Festival relaunches; First Watch launches in Asheville; and more!
WNC’s favorite bartenders share their top holiday beverages
Jennie Lou Nelson, Josh March and Jackson Zoeller spread holiday cheer, one beverage at a time.
Everything in Moderation: The last word on Chartreuse, first among exotic liqueurs
Once one ventures beyond the “base liquors” used to create cocktails — spirits including gin, rum, vodka, tequila, whiskeys and more — there remains an extensive and tantalizingly varied world of liqueurs to discover. From sweet libations like Benedictine and Drambuie to savory Italian amari, the flavors and potential combinations are practically unlimited. But when […]
Everything in Moderation: Asheville beverage experts explore the world of sake
Although most people are familiar with the “table” sake served hot in restaurants, there are, in fact, seven classifications of the brewed alcoholic beverage, many of which are available in Asheville.
From EdNC: Botany, beverages, and A-B Tech
Jeff “Puff” Irvin, chair of A-B Tech’s department of brewing, distillation and fermentation, looks back on his career.
Local beverage and cheese tasting events go virtual
The WNC Cheese Trail and local wine shops and breweries take their pairing and tasting events online.
Local distilleries offer DIY cocktail kits for at-home mixologists
Distillers are offering all-inclusive, make-your-own-cocktail kits.
Asheville ABC alters policy to assist struggling bars and restaurants
A change implemented by the Asheville Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is aimed at helping businesses that placed large liquor orders in advance of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.
Everything in Moderation: Vodka, the spirit that plays well with others
Although it’s colorless and essentially flavorless, vodka is the most popular spirit in the U.S.
Small bites: Asheville Proper slated to open this spring
Local chef Aaron McGlynn has big plans for 2020. Also: Chow Chow festival organizers host community input forums; The Asheville Hot Chocolate Races returns; The Chop Shop Butchery hosts its latest workshop; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.
Brewery attorney Derek Allen considers Asheville’s beverage industry in 2019
Derek Allen, partner at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne and nonvoting legal counsel for the Asheville Brewers Alliance, reviews local beverage industry highlights of 2019. On-site sales of cocktails at distilleries. Having a drink at the source gives consumers a chance to “feel” the personality of the brand, meet the makers and be part of the story. It […]