Spending too much time thinking about the worst case scenario can become crippling, says Button, who adds that she’s just doing her best to react and adjust day by day.
Also, Asheville Chef Katie Button continues to call for federal aid specifically targeting independent restaurants, and more.
Also, in case you missed it, the James Beard Award nominations have been postponed (there are several Asheville chefs in the running) and more.
Chow Chow crowned a new culinary star on the Asheville food scene: Benne on Eagle restaurant.
Other winners included Jane Anderson, who was named Food Person of the Year, and Chef Meherwan Irani, who was named Restaurateur of the Year.
Also, Nightbell restaurant served its last meals on Sunday night, and more.
Also, Brooklyn Bro’s plans to open a new location in downtown Asheville, and more.
The Asheville Independent Restaurants group is holding a forum on Nov. 7 to help folks know more about the new food festival.
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.
Asheville tourism officials on Wednesday morning pledged $75,000 to festival organizers.
Also, the forthcoming The Continental Lounge is hiring, and more.
Also, a bill to change the way Asheville City Council members are elected has been filed in Raleigh, and more.
Also, Larry Colemon’s Sign Shop on Haywood Road in West Asheville has been sold, and more.
Food Connection is a local nonprofit that rescues surplus prepared meals from Asheville restaurants and caterers and delivers the meals to nonprofits who feed the hungry.
I may have overdid it on the sandwiches… Now that I write a sandwich report every month, I might be perhaps going a li’l cray-cray on the sandwich consumption. Everywhere I go, no matter how fancy or mundane the establishment, I’m like, “Gotta getta sandwich.” Cúrate: Gotta getta sandwich. Food truck at Foundy: Gotta getta sandwich. Pete’s Pies, where I[Read More…]
I love balls! Meatballs, hushpuppies, fritters, falafel, doughnut holes… dippin’ dots… even gum balls, atomic fire balls, and other ball-shaped sweets, snacks, bites, and bits. Gimme a ball that I can put in my mouth, and I’m happy. True story, you can ask my mom, the first word I ever said in my life: “Ball!” And yes, Wiseguy, I have[Read More…]
Also, the city’s development office is overwhelmed with work and limiting hours, and much more.
Also, tickets are on sale
Participating restaurants will set fixed price menus for lunch and dinner.
A local cookbook, a story about a stunt cat and much more top the lists of adult and children’s bestsellers at Malaprop’s this year.
We’re helping our friends at East Fork Pottery celebrate the Grand Opening of their new storefront on Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville this weekend with a special giveaway. Details below.
Cúrate [coo – rah – tay] Cúrate is as Awesome as Ever, & I will Fight People Who Say Otherwise! The famous baseball figure, and hilarious quote generator Yogi Berra once said of Rigazzi’s — a popular St. Louis restaurant back in the day — “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” While on the surface that is an amusingly[Read More…]
Celebrity Chef Vivian Howard, co-owner of Chef & The Farmer in Kinston, suggested the fundraiser in an email Thursday.
Also, a set of busking regulations moves to Asheville City Council for consideration, and more.
White Duck Taco South, MOD Pizza, Bartaco and Asheville Tacos and Taps are just of the few of the restaurants in the works.
The first of the three is set to be released Oct. 1.
Also, there is new seating and restaurant space at the Curate sister restaurant, Nightbell.
ANOTHER MONTH OF BRUNDAYS – by Stu Helm Hello Asheville! I am not a fancy person, but I sure do like fancy eatin’. That being said… lehhht’s braaahhhhhnnnch! To me, eating brunch is like living The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, which can get a little pricey, but if you play your cards right, brunch can also be a[Read More…]
Also, Asheville-area breweries were honored for using solar energy, and more.
Also, Zagat names eight hot Asheville restaurants/bars, and much more.
Hello Asheville! The sixth and latest episode of the AVL Food Fans podcast is “in the can” as they say, and it’s our best one yet! ___ As always, Chef Joe Scully from Chestnut and The Corner Kitchen is my co-host, and this time, our special guest is Jamie Ager from Hickory Nut Gap Farm who talks to us about happy cows[Read More…]
Also, a new haunted hearse tour, plans for a new Ingles grocery store on Brevard Road, a facelift for Krispy Kreme on Patton Avenue and much more.
Also, CNN plans to film an Asheville coven for a documentary film this week, and more.
Happy New Year Asheville! Did everybody have a nice… y’know… whatever it is that you do or don’t celebrate around this time of year? My Family celebrates Christmas, Festivus, and a little bit of Boxing Day. I was raised Christian, and I still have the Christmas bug in me, and I’m all about the tree, the gift giving, the flashing[Read More…]
As usual, beware the liberal sprinkling of four-letter words as Stu names winners in three Stoobie categories this week.
Button, a three-time nominee, was up for a Rising Star Chef of the Year award. She lost out to two other chefs, who tied for the award.
Also, Asheville chef Katie Button is a James Beard award finalist, Buffal Nickel holds its soft opening, more.
Check out the new Nightbell on South Lexington Avenue.
Eater.com catches up with the Curate chef to get her read on her upcoming cookbook and the new Nightbell in Asheville.
The new bar by the owners of Curate restaurant in Asheville offers an updated take on the old speakeasy.
“The Curate Cookbook” by Chef Katie Button will show folks how to create their own tapas dishes.
The Asheville Area Arts Council is also undergoing a strategic planning process its executive director says will make it stronger.
Haywood Street Congregation, ABCCM and Western Carolina Rescue Ministry will benefit from the sale of a latte, wings and more.
Stu gives it up for best, coffee, pizza, pastries and more, but don’t read this if you’re offended by vulgarity. Stu likes F-bombs as much as he does a reuben done right.
A reviewer with no particular talent other than the fact that he eats out a lot.
Owners of the supremely successful Curate restaurant confirmed in April that they were exploring options for another bar/restaurant. They’ve been tight-lipped since.
The owners of the hugely popular Curate have their eyes set on something new.
February hasn’t even ended, and we’re gotten national nods for chocolate, tapas and two top local chefs.
It’s only February, and our food scene is already receiving 2013 accolades.
Feb. 1-7 event lets diners explore great food at top restaurants offering $15-$30 prix fixe meals.