Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The Asheville hangover nanny, and more
Also, Down Dog Bar & Yoga Studio is a new business in the works that would combine a yoga studio with a dog bar, and much more.
Articles by: Jason Sandford
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Popeyes open on Airport Road in South Asheville
Also, Chef Steven Goff of AUX Bar in Asheville was recently named the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s “chef of the year” following a cook-off competition.
Chow Chow food festival in Asheville, reviewed
Chow Chow crowned a new culinary star on the Asheville food scene: Benne on Eagle restaurant.
CURVE Studios to celebrate 30th anniversary in Asheville River Arts District
There will also be a dedication of a special “chair arch” in the CURVE Studios garden to help mark the occasion.
Sovereign Remedies’ recipe for success: host a James Beard House dinner
How an Asheville restaurant crew went to New York City to serve up a prestigious dinner at the James Beard House.
It’s wheels up on major Asheville Regional Airport expansion
Airport officials recently agreed to contract with the architectural and engineering firm Gresham Smith for the design and engineering of a multi-million dollar airport terminal renovation and expansion project.
New downtown Asheville police district coming online soon
The downtown police district proposal faced criticism when it was first proposed about two years ago.
List: Asheville benefits for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas
Packs Tavern will host a “dining day out” to benefit the Bahamas Red Cross Society on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
Asheville police chief set to resign after two months on the job
The city of Asheville plans to contract with Robert C. White, a retired former police chief, to serve in the interim.
Asheville Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5 at Pack Square Park
Tickets are on sale now for Asheville Oktoberfest.
Asheville craft beer attorney Derek Allen to open own firm
The new firm, Allen, Stahl & Kilbourne, is set to be up and running full bore in October.
Asheville branding company GIGANTIC! to join forces with Allegra, Image360
The new, expanded shop will be located at 2 Westgate Parkway (previously Autostar in Westgate plaza).
Asheville P&Z votes down proposed riverfront restaurant
The Jettie Rae’s Fish n’ Such restaurant proposal heads to Asheville City Council next for a final decision.
Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.
Duke Energy tests turbines as new Asheville gas plant nears completion
The existing coal-fired units will retire no later than January 2020 after the new plant starts serving customers at the end of this year.
One step closer to hotel development moratorium in Asheville
Asheville City Council is scheduled to set a public hearing on a hotel development moratorium at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Proposed Asheville riverfront restaurant set to move forward
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission is the next stop for Jettie Rae’s Fish n’ Such, proposed to built along Riverside Drive.
Want a say in how Asheville hotel tax is spent? Here’s your chance
There are two public meetings today (Thursday) and a third Friday, as well as an online survey.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Grayson Morris produces new immersive performance art installation
Also, Pansy Fest music festival and Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair will be held on the same August weekend, and more.
Asheville City Council to consider spending $290,000 on ‘pit of despair’ consultant
The finance committee of Asheville City Council decided last year not to spend $340,000 on a consultant.
The future of Asheville’s daily newspaper in flux with proposed merger
GateHouse Media, which owns more than 150 newspapers in the U.S. and is backed by an investment company, plans to buy Gannett Co., the second largest newspaper company in the U.S.
New downtown Asheville hotel and condo development passes P&Z
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission approved a slightly revised plan that calls for a 138-room hotel, 37 condos and about 1,100 square feet of commercial space.
6 more Asheville development projects to track
Also, an update on planned Thomas Wolfe Auditorium renovations, and more.