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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Canton chicken sale, Daddy Ds in West Asheville, more
Jason Sandford April 25, 2020

Also, Sunshine Sammies is open and serving ice cream sandwiches and other treats curbside from their ice cream truck, which is parked in front of their South Lexington Avenue shop, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Smoky Park Dunkin’ shop remodeled, Bottle Riot offers online ordering, more Asheville food news
Jason Sandford April 19, 2020

Also, Asheville Chef Katie Button continues to call for federal aid specifically targeting independent restaurants, and more.

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Updated: The best list for Asheville restaurant takeout, delivery
Jason Sandford April 9, 2020

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association's updated google doc of restaurant takeout, delivery and more.

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2019 ASHEVILLE FOOD FAN AWARDS! Best of Asheville part 3: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Stu Helm January 21, 2020

2019 BEST OF ASHEVILLE FOOD PART 3 The Final Countdown WARNING: The following blog post contains adult language. Alright folks, let’s fuckin’ do this! Let’s get through the final categories of the 2019 Food Fan Awards ...

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2019 ASHEVILLE FOOD FAN AWARDS! Best of Asheville part 2: MAKERS BAKERS TRUCKS ‘N’ SUCH
Stu Helm January 15, 2020

2019 BEST OF ASHEVILLE FOOD PART 2 Makers, Bakers, Trucks ‘n’ Such Warning, Refresher, and Seven Years Later… WARNING: The following blog post contains adult language. REFRESHER: Hi, my name is Stu Helm. I started writing ...

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2019 ASHEVILLE FOOD FAN AWARDS! Best of Asheville part 1: LET’S GET THIS FUNKY PARTY STARTED!
Stu Helm January 7, 2020

2019 BEST OF ASHEVILLE FOOD PART I Let’s Get this Funky Party Started Warnings, Intros, and Lame Excuses WARNING: The following blog post contains a lahhhhhhht of swears. For some reason (#fucktrump) I just feel ...

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Asheville Proper, a new steakhouse, planned for downtown Grove Arcade
Jason Sandford December 9, 2019

At Asheville Proper, ribeye, porterhouse, NY strip and other classic cuts of meat will be cooked over a wood-fired flame on a custom grill.

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Asheville food makers Roots Hummus, Munki Foods, more spotlighted in Nov. 7 taste, talk
Jason Sandford October 30, 2019

Founders of Looking Glass Creamery, Firewalker Hot Sauce and Postre Caramels are the other featured guests.

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At Taste of Asheville, sample bites and beverages from 50 AVL indy restaurants
Jason Sandford October 29, 2019

The Taste of Asheville is set for Nov. 21 at The Venue in Asheville.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Popeyes open on Airport Road in South Asheville
Jason Sandford October 6, 2019

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.

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Chow Chow food festival in Asheville, reviewed
Jason Sandford October 5, 2019

Chow Chow crowned a new culinary star on the Asheville food scene: Benne on Eagle restaurant.

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Sovereign Remedies’ recipe for success: host a James Beard House dinner
Jason Sandford October 2, 2019

How an Asheville restaurant crew went to New York City to serve up a prestigious dinner at the James Beard House.

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WIN TICKETS to Session Fest at Zillicoah Beer Compay in Woodfin
Jason Sandford August 16, 2019

Win tickets!

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In Asheville, Karen’s Spice Kitchen wins curry fans one spice packet at a time
Jason Sandford July 30, 2019

The blended spice packets can be found all over Asheville, from The Chop Shop Butchery to Earth Fare and beyond.

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Zillicoah Beer Company’s Session Fest 2019 set for Aug. 24
Jason Sandford July 23, 2019

Zillicoah Beer has invited about 30 breweries to participate, and is partnering with Buxton Hall BBQ on food.

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Punk Rock Hot Dogs pop-up and competition Saturday at Asheville Masonic Temple
Jason Sandford July 12, 2019

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and hot dogs will be on sale to the public until they run out.

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Summer status update on Chow Chow 2019, the new Asheville food fest
Jason Sandford June 26, 2019

Asheville's new signature culinary event aims to be an immersive event that tells a story about everyone involved in the city, and the region's, food culture.

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New riverside restaurant, Jettie Rae’s, proposed for Asheville River Arts District
Jason Sandford May 15, 2019

The riverside restaurant proposed for 144 Riverside Drive will welcome tubers and boaters who arrive from the French Broad River.

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Asheville Food Truck Showdown set for May 18 at WNC Ag Center
Jason Sandford May 7, 2019

The event will feature 18 local food trucks, and judges will award prizes in categories including Best Overall, People’s Choice, and VIP Taster’s Choice.

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Looking for an Asheville restaurant job? Find it at this job fair Tuesday
Jason Sandford March 25, 2019

Asheville restaurants have struggled recently with filling open positions.

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Stu Helm Asheville Food Updates and Stuff: Stoobies, Pizza, Mac & More!
Stu Helm March 12, 2019

Stu's got a lot of updates.

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At Asheville’s first Stoobie Awards live event, Vivian restaurant wins big
Jason Sandford January 28, 2019

Other winners included Jane Anderson, who was named Food Person of the Year, and Chef Meherwan Irani, who was named Restaurateur of the Year.

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2018 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville’s Food Scene pt 3: PEOPLE WHO FEED PEOPLE
Stu Helm January 21, 2019

2018 BEST OF ASHEVILLE PART III – People Who Feed People Welcome to Part Three, the final installment in the nominations process for the 2018 Stoobie Awards! These are the sixth annual Stoobie Awards, and ...

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Stoobie Awards live event set for Asheville Masonic Temple on Jan. 28
Jason Sandford January 19, 2019

Find out who Stu says is tops on the Asheville food scene during the live event, which will also feature a ton of great food and drink.

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2018 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville’s Food Scene pt 2: ECLECTIC BOOGALOO
Stu Helm January 7, 2019

2018 BEST OF ASHEVILLE PART II – Eclectic Boogaloo Welcome to Part Two of Three of the 2018 Stoobie Awards! If you unfamiliar with the Stoobies, that’s okay! They are basically a “Best of Asheville’s Culinary ...

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2018 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville’s Food Scene pt 1: A NEW BEGINNING
Stu Helm January 3, 2019

2018 BEST OF ASHEVILLE PART I – A New Beginning Ya know what? These fuckin’ Stoobie Awards could get awfully boring and repetitive if I’m not careful. Like, how many times do I really need to ...

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Gratitude abounds at Haywood Street Congregation’s Welcome Table in Asheville
Jason Sandford November 21, 2018

Haywood Street Congregation, an Asheville urban ministry, has a variety of offerings, including a clothes closet and substance abuse and recovery support, to name just a few.

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Ambitious new Asheville culinary festival seeking sponsors, ideas
Jason Sandford October 11, 2018

The Asheville Independent Restaurants group is holding a forum on Nov. 7 to help folks know more about the new food festival.

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Asheville Coffee Expo, under new ownership, returns Saturday
Jason Sandford September 26, 2018

This year's event is will feature a familiar array of shops, sweets and more as Abby Dickinson plans for growth.

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The Med, Asheville’s longest-running downtown restaurant, sold to new owners
Jason Sandford September 17, 2018

The new owners say they plan to stay true to the roots of the classic diner.

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Breaking down Asheville’s ambitious new food festival
Jason Sandford September 5, 2018

One benefit of a big new Asheville food festival - drawing the attention of James Beard Award judges, who have yet to bestow an award on an Asheville food scene player.

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Stu Helm’s 2018 Asheville Burger Survey Part 4: Slowing Down
Stu Helm August 30, 2018

I’m a well known burger fan. I eat a lot of burgers. Burger me. Gim burg. My current plan — don’t tell my doctor — is to eat all the burgers. Last year (2017), I ...

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Asheville culinary rock stars team up for new food festival
Jason Sandford August 29, 2018

Asheville tourism officials on Wednesday morning pledged $75,000 to festival organizers.

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At Cork & Craft in West Asheville, emphasis is on the wine
Jason Sandford June 18, 2018

With a lounge area, back patio and plenty of affordable wines, Cork & Craft wants to make their Haywood Road location as comfortable as possible for folks.

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Sweet Treats to beat the Summer Heat
Jason Sandford June 14, 2018

It’s gonna be a long, hot summer, but Asheville’s full of icy, locally made treats. Jason and Kara have the scoop on local favorites for ice cream, milk shakes, shaved ice and more.

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Stu Helm’s 2018 Asheville Burger Survey Part 3: So Many Burgers!
Stu Helm May 30, 2018

I’m a well known burger fan. I eat a lot of burgers. Burger me. Gim burg. My current plan — don’t tell my doctor — is to eat all the burgers. Last year (2017), I ...

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New 12 Bones brewery ready to hire head brewer
Jason Sandford May 22, 2018

Also, Green Sage has announced its opening a new cafe on Merrimon Avenue, and much more.

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VIDEO: Daidala Ciders and the Andy Herod Gallery
Jason Sandford May 11, 2018

Check out this combination of a cider tap room and art gallery in Asheville's River Arts District.

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Stu Helm’s 2018 Asheville Burger Survey Part 2: Fitting In with Others
Stu Helm March 27, 2018

The AUX Bar burger ranks at the very top of Stu's survey for this month.

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Chai Pani, Rezaz restaurants re-open in Asheville after renovations
Jason Sandford March 13, 2018

Rezaz has a new expanded menu to go along with its significant makeover.

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Stu Helm’s 2018 Asheville Burger Survey: Best and Worst So Far
Stu Helm February 27, 2018

I’m a well known burger fan. I eat a lot of burgers. Burger me. Gim burg. My current plan — don’t tell my doctor — is to eat all the burgers. Last year (2017), I ...

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Stu Helm: Eating Lap Cheong & Country Ham at Buxton Hall’s Punk Wok Pop-up
Stu Helm February 7, 2018

Sometimes, I get Invited to Dinner. I Rarely Say No. Recently the nice folks from Buxton Hall Barbecue reached out to me, and invited me to attend one of their “Punk Wok” pop-up dinners. I ...

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REVIEW: Vivian, Asheville, Serious French Food in The River Arts District
Stu Helm February 1, 2018

Vivian offers Asheville serious French food in The River Arts District VIVIAN EST BON COMME IL SE FAIT, YO (VIVIAN IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS, YO) That’s it. That’s it right there. Vivian is ...

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2017 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville Food Scene prt 4: BEST of the BEST
Stu Helm January 30, 2018

The best of the best.

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2017 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville Food Scene prt 3: PEOPLE POWER!
Stu Helm January 15, 2018

2017 BEST OF ASHEVILLE PART III PEOPLE POWER! I’m a real people person… most of the time… some of the time…. people are fine, I suppose, whatever, they exist and I have to live with ...

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2017 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville Food Scene pt 2: THE SPECIFICS
Stu Helm January 8, 2018

2017 BEST OF ASHEVILLE PART II THE SPECIFICS Are you as ex-fucking-cited about part two of these dang Stoobie awards as I am?!? Yeeeeeah, Baby! Last week I posted part one HERE on Ashvegas, and ...

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Stu Helm’s Asheville Food Fan Checklist! What’s Your “AVL Food Fan” Score?
Stu Helm January 3, 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR, ASHEVILLE! Yes, I’m sill working on part two of the Stoobie Awards (you can read part one HERE if you haven’t already) but  in the meantime, I thought I’d share a list ...

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2017 STOOBIE AWARDS! Best of Asheville Food Scene pt 1: SUNRISE / SUNSET
Stu Helm January 1, 2018

2017 BEST OF ASHEVILLE PART I – SUNRISE SUNSET Yeah, Man! Stoobie Awards time! It’s one of my favorite / least favorite series of posts to write every year, because awarding “Bests” to the friends, ...

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Zillicoah Beer Company to celebrate official grand opening on Friday in Woodfin
Jason Sandford December 29, 2017

The lineup will include an array of styles and collaborations with other brewers, including Burial Beer, Asheville Brewing and Fonta Flora.

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Make Space, new commissary kitchen and cocktail lab, coming to Woodfin
Jason Sandford December 24, 2017

Make Space will allow Sovereign Remedies cocktail bar in downtown Asheville to greatly expand its growing food offerings.

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