FOOD + DRINK

The Asheville Yoga Festival on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

The Asheville Yoga Festival kicks off this weekend; plus more in the write-up!

Make Noise and the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

We checked out the local modular synthesizer company Make Noise, who will be presenting their new instrument and performing this Friday at the BMCM+AC.

The Im'peach'ed Burger, Battle of the Burger Winner 2017

Food Truck Bliss at Salvage Station (Slideshow)

Salvage Station unleashed its brand-spankin-new food truck menu recently. AND it just won the 2017 WNC Battle of the Burger. Photos: Mattieu Rodriguez

Better than Unicorns on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Better Than Unicorns on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Check out the behind-the-scenes (and within-the-scenes) action at Better Than Unicorns, Asheville's local VR company, this week. Plus, our highlights for the music, entertainment, food, and fun happening this weekend.

Serve Safe, Drink Safe, Do the Right Thing

Too Much to Drink: Overserving Alcohol in Beer City

Asheville has one of the highest conviction rates for DWIs in the state, and alcohol-related crime is on the rise. How do we combat it and keep our community safe?

The Dirty Dead @ French Broad Outfitters—Hominy Creek on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

We had Tuesday off, and now it's almost the weekend again! Here's how we recommend you spend it.

The Firefly Gathering on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We interviewed some of the folks behind this year's Firefly Gathering, our featured event of the GritVegas Weekend Update! Plus, your 4th of July roundup.

emersion: Interactive + Immersive Theater on the GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we head to a 100-year-old house in Montford to check out an immersive theatrical performance.

Your Guide to All Go West on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

All Go West is this Saturday and Sunday in West Asheville. Here's who we're most excited to see. Plus, your rundown of what else is happening this weekend.

Source: Ewan Munro, London // Wiki Commons

Haywood Country Club comes to Haywood Road

The I & J building on Haywood Rd. is slated to become West Asheville's newest neighborhood hot spot.

Xpand Fest and More to Do this Weekend in Asheville on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Your weekend is here! How will you spend it? Asheville Grit will be at Xpand Fest; come say hi!

Negroni Week 2017: Find Out Where to Drink, or Make Your Own Negritti

Negroni Week just kicked off. Here's where to try out the local varieties. Plus, a recipe to stir up your very own Negritti!

Just Brew It: Highlighting Home Brewing on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

The weekend is full of fun, including Just Brew It, the homebrewing festival held at the Wedge. Check it all out!

Kendra Penland : The Cool Aunt of Asheville Beer

Kendra Penland, Executive Director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, is a local hero, an inspiration, and a force to be reckoned with. Find out her story, just in time for Asheville Beer Week.

Eda Rhyne Distillery Wants You to Drink Local

Support Asheville's newest local distiller, Eda Rhyne, by contributing to their Indiegogo campaign.

Free Hugs on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we're featuring the Bliss Mob Hug Parade! But there's also a lot of other stuff happening in and around town. Don't miss it, and let us know what you're most excited about.

Chef William Dissen of The Market Place. Source: marketplace-restaurant.com

Celebrities of the Culinary World: The James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Comes to Asheville May 17

This coming Wednesday, the James Beard Celebrity Chef dinner will be hosted by Chef William Dissen of The Market Place. Check out the full lineup of chefs, and the stellar menu, right here.

The WNC Yarn Crawl and More on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Check out what lies ahead this weekend! We're highlighting everything from the WNC Yarn Crawl to Mother's Day fun.

Elizabeth Carter: WNC in a Pint Glass

We profile Elizabeth Carter of Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain.

In Pie Flights: The Baked Pie Company

Asheville has a new place to find pie for your pie hole.

The "Brunch Bill": What You Need to Know to Support Local Distilleries and Get a Mimosa on a Sunday Morning

The Brunch Bill is up for review before the ABC Committee on Tuesday. Find out more (and find out where to sign the petition to drink mimosas on Sundays at 10 a.m.!) here.

Eda Rhyne on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Eda Rhyne Kickoff Party on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We're featuring Eda Rhyne Distillery, which is kicking off their Indiegogo campaign with a party on Saturday in their new facility! Check out the write-up for the full details, plus other events that will get you out and about and on the town.

Celebrating One Year of the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Here’s some of what’s happening around Asheville this weekend. Also, Jason Sandford of Ashvegas and I just want to say thank you for watching – this episode of our weekend update marks the one-year anniversary of our video series. Cheers!

Asheville Butoh Fesitval on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we're featuring the 11th Asheville Butoh Festival, happening all weekend with performances and workshops at the Bebe Theatre downtown.

GritVegas and BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark

BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark: Featured Event of the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we talk with Rob Gray (Cpt. Hyperdrive) about Saturday's free, all-ages BEAT LIFE event at the RAD Skatepark. Read on to find out the details and more of what's happening in town this weekend.

Tea Time With the Herbal Spectacle

A look at offerings from local herbalist and tea maker Katie Lauver of The Herbal Spectacle.

Field Day is Back on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Our featured event this week is the Field Day & Spring Fling Dance at Salvage Station! Check out our video and our complete write-up of what's not to miss in town this weekend.

Where to Watch the Final Four on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, find out where to watch the Final Four (our picks for every part of town!), then stay out on the town with our weekend roundup.

Brandi Hillman: Keeping with Tradition

Hillman Beer is set to open its doors in South Asheville in April. Find out about the genesis of this brewery, started by an Asheville couple with a dream.

Well Played Board Game Cafe's Grand Opening: This Week's GritVegas Highlight!

This weekend, we highlight Well Played Board Game Cafe, opening Saturday, as part of our full round-up of all the events in town.

NYC People's Climate March (2014). Photo: Alejandro Alvarez

Artists in Resistance Brings Visual Artists, Musicians, and Community Together on April 5th

The Dogwood Alliance and Asheville Grit invite you to Artists in Resistance, an event that will create a forest-themed banner for the National Climate March. Artists in Resistance happens on April 5th from 4-8 p.m. at the BLOCK off Biltmore in downtown Asheville.