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.