FOOD + DRINK

GritVegas Weekend Update! << May 13-15!!

The GritVegas Weekend Update is here! Check out what's going on this weekend and enter to win two weekend passes to LEAF by sharing this post from either Asheville Grit's or Ashvegas's Facebook page. The contest runs until 5 pm TONIGHT (Thursday, May 12th!).

Juan De Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars

Cuban Soul: LEAF 2016 Ticket Giveaway!

This year's spring LEAF lineup highlights the bridge between WNC and Cuba with a variety of acts that exemplify the culture and music of both regions. We're giving away two tickets to LEAF on Sunday, May 15, on Facebook! To enter, leave a comment on our Facebook post when we share this story!

Wildwood Revival Announces Lineup, Tickets

Wildwood Revival happens August 26-28 near Athens, GA, and promises everything from world-class music to a Gospel Brunch, homemade popsicles, a tintype station, and more.

Big Chief Juan Pardo & the Golden Comanche Mardi Gras Indians. Source: YouTube

Beer City Festival Pairs Great Beer With a Funk-Filled Music Lineup

This year's music lineup at the Beer City Festival, happening May 28th at McGuire Green in downtown Asheville, will have you shaking your booty to the sweet sounds of New Orleans jazz, soul, R&B, gypsy funk, and more. Tickets are on sale now for this all day beer + music event.

Mommy Dearest: The Asheville Grit Mother's Day Buying Guide

Mother's Day is this Sunday, y'all. Get your momma a gift that will knock her socks off with the help of our Mother's Day Buying Guide.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Looking for the something to do this Cinco de Mayo weekend? The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update has you covered!

How to Rock Beer City Festival << 5/28 @ Roger McGuire Green

Tips for making the most out of this year's Beer City Festival, with all the details you need from how to get tickets (which sell out every year) and what you should eat when you get there.

Kimberly Thompson : The Story of Becoming Something Else

Kimberly Thompson, a craft maltster at Asheville's Riverbend Malt House, talks malt, heritage grains, and why the hard stuff is so worth it.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! << April 29-May 1

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update fills you in on what we're most excited about each weekend! With hosts Ali McGhee of Asheville Grit and Jason Sandford of Ashvegas.

Hops for Horses @ Highland Brewery << Saturday, 4/23

This Saturday from 2-6 pm, head to Highland Brewing to support Hope for Horses,

Benefit Concert for Asheville Music School << Thursday 4/21 @ Isis

This Thursday, 4/21, Asheville Music School and Isis are pairing up to bring you Sound Effects, the 4th annual benefit for AMS.

Grit's Weekend Picks << April 15-17

Asheville Grit's weekend picks for April 15-17.

Salvage Station prepares to open. Photo: Salvage Station

Salvage Station Hosts Open Job Calls 4/19 + 4/21

Asheville's newest venue and recreational space, the Salvage Station, is hosting two days of open job calls for a variety of positions on April 19th and 21st from 11 am-4 pm.

Soul Rhythms. Photo courtesy of the band. Credit: Aric Morgan.

All Go (South)West Pre-Party @ Zia Taqueria 4/17

All Go West and Zia Taqueria are throwing a party to celebrate this year's AGW, happening on June 25th across West Asheville.

Fullsteam Brewery in Durham. Image: Fullsteam

A Magical Mystery Tour of Triangle Breweries

Take the tour of a few amazing Triangle-area breweries and discover the kick-ass ladies who help make them shine.

Unique Mix of Fashion, Fantasy, Pizza and Beer to Benefit Two Local Charities

Rock Eblen's 2nd Annual Pizza PanDemonium is back at Highland Brewing. Along with a pizza cook-off contest, attendees will enjoy live music and the Wonderland Fashion Fantasy show, featuring Alice in Wonderland-inspired designs by local fashion designers.

Asheville Cocktail Week: Spirit Savvy interviews Bob Peters from the Punch Room.

In the first of a series of posts highlighting Asheville Cocktail Week (May 4-8), Spirit Savvy interviewed renowned Charlotte bartender Bob Peters about the craft cocktail movement.

Carbs and Caffeine: OWL Bakery Comes to West Asheville

OWL (Old World Levain) Bakery is opening a brick and mortar soon in West Asheville. We got the scoop on the fabulous European-style deliciousness heading our way.

All That Jazz: An Interview with Pianist Andrew Fletcher

Jazz pianist Andrew Fletcher talks music history, silent film, and the Asheville music scene.

The Legend of the Boojum

Meet the brother and sister team behind Boojum Brewing Copmany in Waynesville, NC!

Caro Savanti Experience. Photo: Rodney Smith (Tempus Fugit)

Review: The Caro Savanti Experience is a Full Helping of Lighthearted Fun

The Caro Savanti Experience, now at Magnetic 375, is a hilarious send-up of foodie culture with a surprisingly sweet finish.

The Seven Moles of Mexico @ Table

Table's Seven Moles of Mexico Dinner, happening on Thursday, 2/25, is a foodie's delight.

Hell's Kitchen: The Caro Savanti Experience @ Magnetic 375

A send-up of Asheville food culture and the dangers of celebrity, The Caro Savanti Experience is a hilarious play that's showing for two more weekends at Magnetic 375.

For Love & Yoga: A Valentine's Event @ Go Yoga Asheville

This Valentine's Day, Go Yoga Asheville is hosting a special couple's event that pairs romance with yoga and aphrodisiacs.

Burial Beer's Jess Reiser: Nurturing a Business and Watching it Grow

Brewing Up a Storm sits down to talk business--and beer--with Burial Beer's co-owner Jess Reiser.

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Velvet & Lace @ Buxton Hall Celebrates Female Bartenders << Thursday, 2/4

Velvet & Lace, hosted by Buxton Hall BBQ on the first Thursday of every month, celebrates Asheville's very impressive female bartenders.

Drag Queen Bingo for Brother Wolf << February 5th @ 8 pm

The wildly popular Drag Queen Bingo night returns to shower sparkles on Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

Weekend Grit Picks << January 15-17

From live music to art, Asheville's got it going on this weekend.

Grit's Weekend Picks << January 8-10

Warm up your winter nights this weekend with our Grit Picks.

Back to the Future for Craft Beer

So-called Historical Styles of beer are enjoying a resurgence. Find out everything you need to know about them here.

Grit's "Weekend" Picks << January 2-4

Whether you're still recovering or still partying, Asheville Grit has your upcoming weekend and week planned. Happy 2016, revelers!

Downtown Asheville. Image: Ayana Dusenberry

Ring in the New: Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Asheville

Wondering where to ring in 2016? The Asheville Grit breaks down the best of the best for you, from Prohibition-era cocktails and jazz to drumming meditations and fabulous cover shows.

Just Brew It Homebrew Festival at the Wedge, 2012

Booze 101

A Different Way to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol

Much More Than the 'Q | A Review of Moe's Original BBQ

An evening out at Moe's Original BBQ. We'll have a little bit of everything, please!

Area Restaurants Team Up to Bring Donations to Asheville's Trinity Place

This holiday season, five local restaurants have come together to support Trinity Place Youth Shelter. Here's how you can help.

Green Man Brewery's Holly King. Design: Rob Hunt

Green Man's Holly King Release @ Satellite Gallery

Thursday, 12/3, marks the date for the pre-release of Green Man's Holly King Holiday Ale, with a celebration of local artist Rob Hunt at Satellite Gallery.

Iron Circus Productions And Smoky Park Supper Club Present: 'SMALL FIRES'

Join Iron Circus Productions and Chef Mark Rosenstein for the 'SMALL FIRES' event, this Saturday December 5th at the Smoky Park Supper Club.

#MeatlessMonday >> Rhubarb

A great place to people watch and enjoy a delicious meatless meal in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Leah Wong Ashburn > Leading with Grace

What does it take to captain one of the oldest craft breweries in Western North Carolina?

5 Questions with Root Down Food Truck

Owner and head chef Dano Holcomb answered a few of our burning questions.

Going Vegan for One Month > Final Thoughts

This month was an eye opening experience. I learned firsthand how hard it was to rewind and rewire twenty-three years of eating habits.

Going Vegan for One Month > Week Three

Week three of being vegan is showing me that life isn't so bad with a plant based diet.

Wild Chestnut Stuffing

We ate the first round roasted, straight-up. Then after gathering more, it was time to come up with a recipe.

Going Vegan for One Month > Week Two

Two weeks of being vegan and it's getting easier. Asheville has so much to offer by way of eating out and rest assured vegans have plenty of options as well.

Why You Should Check Out Fiesta Latina Asheville on Saturday

Music. Food. Dancing and more. It's all happening Saturday, October 10th in Pack Park at Fiesta Latina Asheville.

5 Things I Learned from Being a Tourist in my Hometown > Asheville

I think most people remember the way it felt to fall in love with Asheville for the first time. Having grown up here, I think I took it for granted. I wanted to try and recreate that first time feeling.

Fake it Till You Make it: How to Seem like a Wine Expert in 7 Steps

If you ever feel the need to seem like a wine expert, there are some relatively easy ways to come off like one without really knowing much about wine at all. These are some tips that I have put together to talk and act like a pro.

The 2015 #MayorOfBrwegrass Has Been Chosen!

Many entered their photos, 5 were chosen as finalists, and the people got to vote and pick a winner. Congratulations to Emily Young Hopson for being 2015's Mayor Of Brewgrass! Brewgrass goes down this Saturday, September 19th.

From Beer Belly to Six Pack

Have you seen that meme floating around the web? The one that says “Abs are cool, but have you tried craft beer?” Let it be known that you don’t always have to choose between maintaining your girlish figure and indulging at your favorite brewery!