It’s hard to believe that in just a few short days it will be June, and we will officially be halfway through 2021. To help us navigate the last half of this year, let’s take a look back at the businesses that have closed, opened, or are coming soon since we last updated y’all in January.
Closed:
🖥️ Charlotte Street Computers (252 Charlotte St.)
Founded in 2001, the business might continue in the future under different ownership.
🍳 Green Sage Cafe, (70 Westgate Pkwy.)
The owners closed this spot + moved all its employees to the Merrimon Ave. location.
🥪 High Test Deli & Sweet Shop, (134 Coxe Ave.)
Closed in March after 2 years, but you can still visit the Bryson City location.
🍹 The Scarlet Bee, (853 Merrimon Ave.)
Hopefully this Mediterranean eatery’s closure is only temporary as the owners look for another locale.
New:
🍛 Andaaz, (28 Hendersonville Rd.)
Fine upscale Indian fare in the former Rezaz location.
🍔 Baby Bull, (1 Roberts St.)
Decadent sandwiches from the owners of The Bull and Beggar.
🍺 Cellarist Beer Project, (395 Haywood Rd.)
Brewery and taproom featuring barrel-rested suds.
🐶 Down Dog Dog Bar & Yoga Studio, (51 Sweeten Creek Rd.)
This uber-Asheville business opened in April.
🦪 Little Pearl Asheville, (15 Peaks Center Ln.)
Burgers, beer, and a raw bar.
Neapolitan pizza from a mobile eatery.
☕ Summit Coffee, (1 Page Ave. #148)
Their second spot opened in the Grove Arcade in March.
🥗 Tasty Greens,(2 Town Square Blvd. #160)
Salads + warm grain bowls.
🍣 The Madness, (275 Smokey Park Hwy. Ste. 251)
Inventive sushi, burgers, + cocktails.
🫖 Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge, (113 N. Main St., Weaverville)
Coffee drinks galore plus lunch, brunch, and beer.
🥩 Your Place at Foothills West, (697 Haywood Rd. Unit E)
Single group dinner service in the former Foothills Butcher Bar location.
🍜 Udon Sushi & Noodle,(129. S. Bleachery Blvd.)
An Asian-fusion extravaganza.
🍟 The Village Porch, (51 N. Merrimon Ave. Ste. 113)
Restaurant and sports bar with pub-style comfort food.
💍 Asheville Mountain Metalworks Jewelry, (22 London Rd.)
A jewelry shop that lets you create your own wedding ring.
Coming Soon:
📀 American Vinyl Co., (8 London Rd.)
The city’s vinyl record cutting company is relocating to the South Slope.
🥟 Bun Intended, (56 Patton Ave.)
The food truck’s first brick-and-mortar space will be located inside the historic S&W Market, slated to open next month.
🍗 Buxton Chicken Palace, (56 Patton Ave.)
Elliott Moss’ fried chicken sandwiches will take center stage along with other chicken offerings.
🍸 Circa 29, (56 Patton Ave.)
The S&W Market’s event space will offer a full bar and hold up to 150 people.
🌭 Farm Dogs, (56 Patton Ave.)
The co-founder of Farm Burger will bring elevated hot dogs to the S&W Market.
🍻 Highland Brewing Co., (56 Patton Ave.)
Asheville’s OG craft brewery will occupy two floors in downtown’s new S&W Market.
🍔 Holeman and Finch (77 Biltmore Ave.)
The first Holeman and Finch outside of Atlanta is expected to take up residence in the former H&F Burger business space this summer.
🍜 Neng Jr’s, (701 Haywood Rd.)
The city’s first Filipinx restaurant is slated to open in West Asheville’s Different Wrld space this summer.
🌮 Peace Love Tacos,(56 Patton Ave.)
The folks behind Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar bring tacos + more to the S&W Market.
🍦 The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, (56 Patton Ave.)
Find abundant frozen sweet treats at the Hop’s first downtown location, also in the S&W Market.
🍖 Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, (121 Biltmore Ave.)
Japanese soul food meets American BBQ in this highly anticipated spot.
🍝 Vinnie’s Italian, (1981 Hendersonville Rd.)
Come summertime, Vinnie’s will expand into the space formerly occupied by Iannucci’s Pizzeria in South Asheville.
🍲 Water Street, (68 N. Lexington Ave.)
Americana diner owned by the same folks that brought us Rosetta’s Kitchen.
🍽️ Zadie’s Market and Deli, (33 Bailey’s Branch Rd., Marshall)
The grocer’s first brick-and-mortar business will be inside the Old Marshall Jail and be helmed by five-time James Beard award finalist Chef John Fleer.
