In new book, Asheville bar owner breaks down a drinkery from concept to cocktail list
“The Cocktail Bar: Notes for an Owner & Operator” is Chall Gray’s manual for bar ownership.
Articles by: Jason Sandford
Ben and Jerry will be in Asheville scooping Ben & Jerry’s ice cream on Saturday
Company founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield will be serving up free scoops to celebrate the Asheville shop’s grand opening.
The Asheville Downtown Census seeks info on local businesses, economy
Take the survey here.
Ask A Woman AVL: Am I wrong in thinking ‘toxic masculinity’ is BS?
A writer tells Ask A Woman that he’s ticked off by a new Gillette advertising campaign taking aim at toxic masculinity.
For Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes, a new album and a refined sound
This Asheville musician, mom and former Marine is excited about a forthcoming new album.
At Asheville’s first Stoobie Awards live event, Vivian restaurant wins big
Other winners included Jane Anderson, who was named Food Person of the Year, and Chef Meherwan Irani, who was named Restaurateur of the Year.
Asheville Citizen-Times decimated by another round of layoffs
Four journalists lost their jobs in Wednesday’s layoffs, including reporter Mark Barrett, who started at the newspaper in 1986.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former head of Asheville Brewers Alliance charged with embezzlement
Also, Nightbell restaurant served its last meals on Sunday night, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville real estate market settles down
Also, Asheville’s poetry slam scene is experiencing a resurgence, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville agencies, businesses aid furloughed federal workers
Also, the Asheville Fringe Festival is in full swing, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Nightbell restaurant to close in Asheville
Also, Brooklyn Bro’s plans to open a new location in downtown Asheville, and more.
Steep Canyon Rangers, rested and ready, return to ExploreAsheville.com Arena
The Steep Canyon Rangers are coming off a rare break at the end of 2018 and are ready to take on the new year.
Habitat Brewing in Asheville will be closing in a few weeks
Look for the details of a farewell party to be posted soon.
Ask a Woman: Do I need to grow a beard to get a date in Asheville?
Why are all the women in this town going for the hirsute he-man look?
Redevelopment of Sears property at Asheville Mall wins P&Z approval
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to approve the redevelopment plans despite the concerns of nearby residents, who expressed concerns about increased traffic.
Opinion: Stop the sale of Mission Health
Excerpt: “I made it known that I was not comfortable working for a company that was OK with the prospect of making a profit off of people’s suffering.”
It’s music, not motorsports, commanding Kyle Petty’s attention these days
Kyle Petty and David Childers are set to perform on Saturday at the White Horse Black Mountain.
More tickets on sale today for Asheville Fed Cup tennis in February
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for the event, which will include singles and doubles matches.
With gut-wrenching emotion, ‘Army of Love’ faces down childhood cancer
Singer-songwriter Dave Desmelik penned one of the most powerful Asheville albums of 2018; it’s a record about childhood illness.
River Whyless will celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with Orange Peel show
River Whyless, with Horsefeathers, will help fans ease out of 2018 and usher in 2019.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: All Day Darling restaurant opens in Montford
Also, peeling paint on Coxe Avenue is being cleaned up, and much more.
Red pandas Leafa and Phoenix star at new WNC Nature Center exhibit
Folks who make a donation to the red panda exhibit fundraising effort can see Leafa and Phoenix before the grand opening.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Capital Club of Asheville opens to public
Also, industrial hemp growers rejoiced Thursday with the signing of the federal farm bill, and more.
Proposal to turn Asheville Flatiron Building into hotel set for next review
The Asheville Technical Review Committee hearing is the project’s next step in the bureaucratic quest for approval.