Food & Dining - Articles, Content and Blogs
Have you heard about Blind Pig of Asheville???
So, I've been hearing about the Blind Pig of Asheville from my friends connected to the local foodie and culinary scene since last fall. Read more...
20% Local Discount - New Culinary Horizons at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
Chef de Cuisine Duane Fernandes at Horizons at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa has implemented major changes recently, making the restaurant a generous, hospitable location for local guests. With the comfort and pleasure of WNC residents in mind, the restaurant is offering a 20% local discount every Tuesday and Wednesday. All one must do is show a valid WNC drivers license. Read more...
Ruth's Chris Steak House Announces Asheville Plans
Ruth's Chris Steak House has announced plans for an Asheville location, opening Fall 2011 in Biltmore Village. The official groundbreaking will take place on February 3rd, marking a two-year effort to bring the internationally renowned brand to the Western North Carolina market. Read more...
Asheville Independent Restaurants Unveil a New Flavor at Taste of Asheville
Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR) will celebrate a big evening of what makes Asheville a culinary destination beginning at 7 p.m. November 18 at The Venue. Not only will 30 talented chefs dazzle attendees at AIR's Taste of Asheville event, but it will also launch a new look, direction and focus for the organization. Read more...
Asheville's Newest Cookbook - Tupelo Honey Cafe
The Tupelo Honey Cafe, located in downtown Asheville, is now taking pre-orders for their upcoming cookbook, Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen. Read more...
New Dining Concept Coming to the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is taking the farm to table concept to a new level beginning in September with a new series of dinners that will showcase local famers and artists. Read more...
Pets Now Welcome at Asheville Restaurants
Asheville is for pet lovers! Thanks to a rule change at the state level pet lovers can now bring their cats or dogs when dining at restaurants with outdoor seating. Read more...
Emerging Fast Casual BBQ Concept Spreads into Asheville
Moe's Original Bar B Que is proud to announce its Asheville, NC grand opening on Wednesday, July 14th at 4 Sweeten Creek Road. Moe's Original serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience with large party take-out orders and catering with delivery also available. Located in the Biltmore Village area, there are many shops, music venues and attractions nearby with downtown Asheville minutes away. In addition to a beautiful outdoor patio, there are 4 large flat-screen TVs for sports viewing and will be live entertainment on the weekends. Read more...
Restaurant Review: East Village Grille Is An Undiscovered Treasure, So Don't Tell the Tourists
I'll admit it: I don't want you to read this review. I don't want you to know the glory and wonder of this undiscovered treasure; I want to hoard it all like a landlocked pirate, and curse all ye who find the spot marked with an x. There are not many restaurants in Asheville where I can hide without bumping into an awkward acquaintance, to enjoy the Winter Olympics in peace and solitude. But I'll sacrifice it all so the world will learn of this uncharted culinary gem in Oteen, of all places. Read more...
Neo Cantina Gets Up and Running
I heard that Neo Cantina is up and running. That's the new name for the old La Paz. The sudden changeover caught more than a few fans of the Mexican joint down in Biltmore Village by surprise, but it appears Neo Cantina is chugging right along. Read more...
Tupelo Honey Cafe (or Tupelo Two)
Tupelo Honey Cafe is known for its gourmet twist on southern classics, and has earned quite a reputation. Rachael Ray, of the Food Network, even visited Tupelo Honey during her Asheville segment of $40 a day. Read more...
Sweet Little Cake Shop Throws Mardi Gras Valentine's Day First Birthday Party!
It's hard to believe that it has only been one year since Short Street Cakes opened its doors at 225 Haywood Road- the year has been so full of beautiful celebrations and the business has been welcomed into the Asheville community with open arms, happy hearts, and eager bellies! Read more...
Around Asheville: Cookie Shop Closes; Sammich Shop Opens
Around Asheville: Cookie Shop Closes; Sammich Shop Opens. Read more...
AIR Announces the Culinary AffAIR 2010 Menu
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) are pleased to announce the menu for The Culinary AffAIR 2010, presented by the FIRC Group. The elegant evening will be hosted by Janice and Joe Brumit at the Burghley Ballroom in the Doubletree Biltmore Hotel, Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 7 until 11 p.m. Read more...
Ashvegas Restaurant Review: Lexington Avenue Brewery Has Ingredients for Truly Great Gastropub
Welcome to the first in a new series of restaurant reviews here at Ashvegas, written by Asheville foodie Gourmet Girl of the Blogapalooza-award-winning food blog SheWhoEats. Read more...
Sample Local Asheville Artisan Chocolates
Discover why all chocolates are not created equal at the Asheville French Broad Co-op on February 12. David Mason, owner of Black Mountain Chocolate, reveals the mysterious process of making chocolate from the cacao bean. Read more...
Introducing the Wine Studio of Asheville - Asheville Update Episode 6
In this week's episode of Asheville Update I visit the Wine Studio of Asheville located at 169 Charlotte Street in North Asheville. The Wine Studio opened on the weekend of January 8th and 9th, 2010. During the visit I shot a brief video of the owner, Jessica Gualano, talking about the new studio and some of the services including Winesdays and Girls on Grapes. Read more...
Asheville Chamber Announces the Culinary Affair 2010
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) are pleased to announce The Culinary AffAIR 2010, presented by the FIRC Group. The elegant evening will be hosted by Janice and Joe Brumit at the Burghley Ballroom in the Doubletree Biltmore Hotel, Thursday, January 28, 2010. Read more...
Goodbye Savoy, Hello Vinnies!!
Savoy has changed and grown with Asheville over the years, leading the way with innovations and trends, always sensitive to our community's conditions and needs. After 10 award-winning years as Asheville's finest contemporary dining experience. Read more...
Parent-and-Child Cooking at Terra Summer January 16 2010
Overcome the Winter Blues with Terra Summer's second parent-and-child cooking class! Read more...
The 'Sweetest' Guy In Downtown Asheville
Scott Weisenberger offers his customers much more than just freshly baked goodies at Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner at 1 Pack Square in downtown Asheville. He's more like an Ambassador to the city for the countless visitors who can't resist stopping in after peering in the window and seeing the colorful display of pastries. Read more...
Short Street Cakes Nurtures Young Business; Provides Outlet for New Local Pie Company, Pies in Disguise!
Short Street Cakes, Asheville's source for all-natural, southern-style cakes, cupcakes, and wedding cakes, introduces its newest venture in baking and community: retailing pies from new local pie company Pies in Disguise! Located at 225 Haywood Road in East-West Asheville, the Cake Shop will now be serving pies, whole and by the slice, in addition to its Cake Menu for walk-in and special-order customers. Read more...
AIR Brings Back the Main Course Dining Program for 2010
The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) is pleased to announce the return of the Main Course Dining program with buy one get one free values all over Asheville. The Main Course Dining coupon book provides diners with more than 35 buy one get one free entree deals at 18 independent restaurants in the Asheville community. Read more...
YWCA Black and White Gala - October 1st, 2009
The YWCA of Asheville's fifth annual Black & White Gala will be held on Thursday, October 1, at 7:00 pm at the Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. The evening will feature silent and live auctions, food from local restaurants, and high energy dance music by Westsound. All event proceeds will go to support the programs of the YWCA of Asheville. Read more...
Restaurant Review: Bouchon French Bistro
One of the surprising things about Bouchon is its size. From the outside, the single storefront with its Chicago-style bar-in-the-window, looks like many other restaurants on Lexington, but when you walk in the place is surprisingly deep. Read more...
Buy a Fish Save the French Broad
Save the French Broad 2009 has kicked off with over 25 area bars, restaurants, and businesses participating to sell fish. RiverLink is working with Sweetwater Brewery to Save the French Broad. Dozens of bars, restaurants and businesses are selling paper fish that say: I gave of my liver to save the river. This campaign is designed to raise awareness about the health of the French Broad River and to raise money so RiverLink can continue to build parks, greenways, conduct water quality monitor, and stream cleanups. Read more...
Urban Harvest Dinner to Highlight Top Chefs, Local Food, Urban Agriculture
On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 6pm, The Bountiful Cities Project, Asheville's Urban Agriculture and Food Security organization, will host the first of a series of "BCP's Urban Harvest Dinners," at the Pearson Drive Community Garden in Montford. The dinners are elegant, on-garden evenings to raise funds for BCP's ongoing outreach and education programs in many community gardens and urban farms throughout the city of Asheville. Read more...
Rosé is the New Black! My Picks for Summer!
In the spirit of Asimov's New York Times article on rosé today, I thought I would tell you about my top five rosé picks for the warm, summer days ahead! Read more...
Wine Q&A with Asheville Wine Consulting
So here it is...my very first blog post...evah! I've decided that at least for now, I would like to organize this page as a wine Q&A. I am much more comfortable speaking than writing and this seems like the best way for me to get my creative juices flowing! Read more...
Asheville Pizza: Area Classic
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co is a local place where my mom, Veronica, and I go sometimes to go eat or watch a movie. There are two locations: One at 675 Merrimon Ave, and the 2nd is located at 77 Coxe Ave. The Merrimon location is the only one with a theatre. They have movies for $3/person, which is not bad compared to the $8 movie prices at regular theaters. Read more...
Holistic Nutrition in the Kitchen: The Truth About Cooking Oils Part II
I have a confession to make before we begin. I hate grocery shopping. I love to cook, and I love to eat, but I despise going to the grocery store. And I think I've determined why. Read more...
Holistic Nutrition in the Kitchen: The Truth About Cooking Oils Part I
When it comes to holistic nutrition and all natural weight loss, choosing the healthiest cooking oil can be difficult. Read more...
