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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Pupuseria Patty’s, Tortilleria Molina now open, more Asheville food news
Jason Sandford April 25, 2020

Silverball Subs has opened on New Leicester Highway and are slinging to-go sandwiches, and much more.

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Asheville food and drink
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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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
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: Our Global Table world food pop-up Sunday, more
Jason Sandford July 19, 2019

Also, MG Road is closing and morphing into a new lobby bar for Chai Pani restaurant, and more.

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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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Asheville food and drink
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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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Pleb Urban Winery, Waku Waku and more
Jason Sandford January 18, 2018

Also, the first Songsmith Gathering in Brevard in April will feature music by The Wood Brothers, Darrell Scott, Sarah Siskind, Beth Wood and more.

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Asheville food and drink
‘Taste of Asheville’ celebrates local independent restaurants Thursday
Jason Sandford November 15, 2016

The theme of this year's event is "Taste and Tunes," with the Asheville Busker Collective providing musical entertainment.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News, Opinion
PODCAST: Stu Helm / Chef Joe Scully: AVL Food Fans 12 – “AVL AIR Heads”
Stu Helm November 28, 2015

Stu and co-host Joe Scully talk about the possibility of abolishing tipping, and much more.

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Stu Helm: Food Critic, on Red Stag Grill, AIR Passport, Restaurant Week Asheville
Stu Helm February 17, 2015

Helm reports that he pounded back that meatloaf like a hungry Hessian.

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Asheville food and drink
Coupon book for discounts at Asheville independent restaurants on sale
Jason Sandford December 3, 2012

The "dining passport" includes more than $1,000 in savings at 42 local restaurants.

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Taste of Asheville arrives on Wednesday; 40 chefs and their eats take spotlight
Jason Sandford November 12, 2012

If you're a fan of Asheville's independent restaurants, this event is not to be missed.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville Independent Restaurants offers a deal on restaurant coupon booklet
Jason Sandford December 6, 2011

Press release here: Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR) is offering a special promotion during the month of December for its popular dining Passport, which is a coupon booklet representing over $1000 in dining savings. Normally $50, ...

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