A food hall is in the works for downtown Asheville
Look for the new food hall to open early next year.
Articles by: Jason Sandford
Asheville Kmart on Patton Avenue to close, Sun Soo moving to new spot
The Kmart closing, and the Sun Soo move, are set to happen at the end of the year.
Asheville Downtown Commission votes against Biltmore Ave hotel project
The hotel proposal moves on the Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission for review.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Downtown Asheville homeless issue topic of Thursday meeting
Also, Little Jumbo cocktail bar has a new outdoor patio, and more.
Word on the street: Asheville City Council prepared to hire Campbell as new city manager
Asheville City Council has announced that it plans to meet on Wednesday to execute a contract to hire a new city manager.
Jeff Bezos, it’s Asheville calling: Fix your grocery store loading dock
The world’s richest man, and the grocery store chain he owns, was a hot topic of conversation during last week’s Asheville City Council meeting.
Ambitious new Asheville culinary festival seeking sponsors, ideas
The Asheville Independent Restaurants group is holding a forum on Nov. 7 to help folks know more about the new food festival.
Ashvegas celebrity sighting: Chef Sean Brock at Sovereign Remedies in Asheville
Brock was in Highlands earlier this week to cook a special dinner in honor of another top chef.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Trader Joe’s in Asheville plans to expand store sales area
Also, the new Save Me The Waltz Bar in the basement of the S&W Building is planning to open later this month, and more.
WNC Nature Center seeks crowdfunding support for red panda exhibit
Construction of the habitat area has already started at the WNC Nature Center.
Asheville City Council approves new Mainstay Suites hotel on Brevard Road
Before her vote to approve the hotel, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said City Council is struggling with the ongoing wave of hotel construction.
New Biltmore Avenue hotel gets Asheville Planning & Zoning OK
In other action, an issue with a parking space at The Patton apartments threatens to derail that project.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Urban Orchard opens Asheville South Slope spot
Also, PennyCup Coffee’s new north Asheville coffee shop is open, and much more.
So You Think You Can Dance Live! arrives at Asheville’s US Cellular Center on Nov. 6
The touring show features contestants from Season 15 of the popular television show.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: HGTV producer to speak at AdClub WNC gathering
Also, there’s new construction action on Carolina Lane at the site of a building collapse five years ago, and more.
Blue Ridge Honor Flight celebrates Asheville-area Vietnam veterans
Family, friends and the public are invited to come out to the Asheville Regional Airport about 7 p.m. on Saturday for a welcome home party for the veterans.
Developer: Hotel use is best way to preserve historic Flatiron Building in Asheville
The Flatiron Building has served as an office building in downtown Asheville since its opening in 1927.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Preservation crews will assess Asheville’s Basilica of St. Lawrence
Also, there’s a big new economic development announcement for the Enka Commerce Park, and more.
In painting, Asheville artist Nan Davis finds path to self-acceptance
She worked for two decades as marketing manager for Asheville’s only milk processing plant, Milkco, before devoting her efforts to her art.
Poverty Forum focuses on struggles of Western North Carolina women
One striking statistic: On average, 41.3 percent of single mothers in the six Western North Carolina counties served by Pisgah Legal Services live in poverty.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville City Council set to interview manager semifinalists
Also, a new CBD dispensary on Merrimon Avenue has changed its name, and much more.
The Weight Band, featuring former members of The Band, at Isis Music Hall on Friday
The gig in West Asheville is The Weight Band’s only North Carolina stop on its current national tour.
Asheville Coffee Expo, under new ownership, returns Saturday
This year’s event is will feature a familiar array of shops, sweets and more as Abby Dickinson plans for growth.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Futurist to help Asheville chart economic development path
Also, balladeer Malcolm Holcombe has a new album out, and much more.