FOOD + DRINK

marketplace
The Market Place restaurant, a farm-to-table fixture of downtown Asheville since 1979 is a semi-finalist for the 2024 James Beard Awards “Outstanding Restaurant” category.

marketplace
The Market Place restaurant, a farm-to-table fixture of downtown Asheville since 1979 and widely-acclaimed for its Appalachian cuisine prepared with otherworldly traditions, announced today its menu for Asheville Restaurant Week, running January 16-22

corn
Preorder Rocky’s signature sides, appetizers and desserts now through Dec. 21 for pickup Dec. 23 - 24!

jettie
Jettie Rae's offers special NYE dinner for two

rockys
Whether you’re not much of a home chef, or you simply don’t have hours to spare cooking Thanksgiving dinner, Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack has you covered

jettie
Jettie Rae’s Oyster House announces they have been named as one of Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Restaurants in the United States

embrew
NC IDEA MICRO Grant winner and tea innovator Embrew launches brand new packaging and showcases co-branded blend “Strawberry Yaupon Hops” with supplier Yaupon Brothers American Tea Co.

whale
The Whale AVL was voted sixth in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards - Top 10 Beer Bars in the US.

Acclaimed Restaurateur Chef William Dissen and Built On Hospitality Chef Chris Coleman ink sale, passing batton from one Charlotte chef to another

rockys
Live music continues at Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack’s Sweeten Creek location

Soprana, a new restaurant located inside Downtown Asheville’s newest hotel – Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown – is slated to open in fall 2023.

buchi
Asheville benefit corporation Buchi is bringing back nostalgic flavored sodas with their new line of guilt-free sparkling drinks

rockys
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack wants to help take some of the cooking stress off your family's plate .

embrew
WNC-based tea company prepares to push into retail with innovative product that gives busy tea-lovers more me-time without hassling with infusers or sticky honey.

legally addictive
Brand Legally Addictive cookies are made from a cracker, handmade toffee and sustainably sourced chocolate, topped with sea salt for an amazing sweet, salty and crunchy flavor combination.

Rocky's
Co-owner of local restaurant Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack talks with us about ownership, sourcing ingredients, and more!

jettie
There's a recipe inside!!

embrew
Innovative tea company, Embrew, relocates to the Asheville area and brings with it a promise of a better cup of tea in record time.

scallops
A 2 year anniversary comes with a new summer menu!

The Med announces new late-night menu.

BBQ
A few weeks ago I came up with a mission for my friend and I to embark on. A mission of great importance and dignity. This mission: finding out who has the best rack of ribs in Asheville.

gin
Halloween may be over, but there is still plenty of autumn left in the air and that calls for festive drinking! Here are some of Asheville’s seasonal drinks we’re excited about.

Plant
Here are a few of our favorite Asheville restaurants that serve vegetarian menu options.

Whisk AVL
Looking for a pastry destination in AVL? Here are a few we recommend.

Doube D's Coffee and Dessert
Asheville is full of unique eateries, here are five staff favorites.

Grind AVL
Our staff has chosen five of our favorite Asheville coffee shops. Coffee lovers, check it out!

Asheville Taco Takeover 2018
On October 14th Salvage Staton will be home to a taco lovers dream come true -- the 1st ever Taco Takeover.

WNC Nature Center Brews & Bears
The WNC Nature Center's popular happy hour meet-up returns Friday, September 14th with food, cider, beer, music and bears.

plēb asheville
AVL wine lovers have more reason to toast in celebration with the Grand Opening of plēb on Saturday the 1st.

Let's Drall Y'all At BattleCat
Every Tuesday night, you can go to BattleCat in West AVL and just chill, draw, sketch, relax. Join the movement!

Today why not spend your lunch break enjoying local food trucks, music, and giving back to the community with the Downtown Welcome Table?

Blind Pig Pop-Up at District Wine Bar
2 Day Blind Pig Supper Club "Culinary Extravaganza" Pop-Up This Weekend at District Wine Bar in the RAD

Here are three suggestions for enojying those first sips of summer.

Chef Dream Kasestatad has been taking his Pranom pop-up across the country and will be in Asheville this weekend.

Tobacco once was king, but over the last 15 years, WNC farms have found success in growing local foods, according to the ASAP report.

Shanked
From a few satisfying favorites to some delicious new flavor combinations, Hendersonville Restaurant Week features a little bit of everything.

Susannah Gebhart of OWL Bakery says she received critical advice and mentoring from the Western Women's Business Center.

NYE with GritVegas!
We've got the official countdown of all the fun happening in town this New Year's Eve!

Rock & Rye
We're closing out Gritmas with a celebration of the all that's past—and all that's yet to come: We've got 2 tickets to AC Hotel's Rock & Rye New Year's Eve Bash! Enter through midnight.

Gritmas 2017
The 12 Days of Gritmas return with fabulous prizes from some of your favorite local and regional retailers!

Holidays at GritVegas!
Happy holidays all! Check out our roundup of things to do this weekend (plus, find out how to win a $10 gift card from High Five Coffee and some GritVegas swag!).

Asheville Mall
Today, we've got a big ol' bundle of awesome stuff from our friends at the Asheville Mall. Read on to find out exactly what's included in this $300 prize package.

Annie's & Harvest Gritmas
Today we've got a double feature from Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records that's sure to kick your holiday weekend off perfectly.

Ginger's Revenge
Tips on how to properly celebrate birthdays and anniversaries that fall on the holidays. Plus, taking a deeper look at Ginger's Revenge and Revolve!

Snomg! Asheville GritVegas weekend update
Our top ways to stay warm and have fun while doing it this weekend.

Photo: Bonobo Conservation Initiative
The Bonobo Conservation Initiative works to protect our closest relative. This Sunday (12/17), you can support the cause.

On the first day of Gritmas, we kick things of with a doubled-up prize package from Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe and Baked Pie Company.

Justin Rabuck, Jason Sandford, and Ali McGhee
As preparation for this weekend's Big Crafty, we talk with Justin Rabuck, a founder of the event and an owner of Horse and Hero in downtown Asheville.

Medieval Market
We're featuring the inaugural Medieval Market and so much more! Happy weekend!

Korean House
A guide to navigating Best Of lists in Asheville (tip: make your own!).