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The Market Place’s Chef William Dissen earns Restaurateur of the Year award
Fresh off a statewide honor, the Market Place chef dishes on Asheville dining.
March 05, 2026 01:16 PM
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Grace Powers
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Food
What’s new and coming soon in Asheville’s beverage scene
Find a brand new spot to try out for your next happy hour.
March 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Devil’s Foot Beverage Company debuts craft sodas made exclusively for local music venues
The Soundwave Series gives concert-goers delectable and unique nonalcoholic options.
March 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Food trucks in and around Asheville
We’re helping you keep up with Asheville’s wheel-y good eateries.
March 7, 2024
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Grace Powers
Molly Cook of Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates stands in her home kitchen.
Food
Sweet talk with Molly Cook of Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates
The local chef comes from a long line of chocolatiers — and she + her husband, John, are continuing the confectionery tradition.
March 6, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Foodie road trip: Experience Charlotte’s top eats + treats during Savor Charlotte
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Exterior of Indian street food restaurant Chai Pani in downtown Asheville. Lots of people stand waiting outside and others sit at table under yellow umbrellas.
Food
Chai Pani announces its relocation
The Indian street food restaurant will be taking over the former Buxton Hall Barbecue space on Banks Avenue.
February 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Evan Boose, head brewer at Nine Mile Brewery, stands behind the bar. Four glasses of different colored beers and a jug sit on the bar.
Food
Big things are brewing at Nine Mile
The Caribbean fusion restaurant announced its foray into the world of craft beer with the launch of Nine Mile Brewing in Montford.
February 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Elijah stands behind the bar with cereal and toppings on the table in front of him.
Small Business
Chill Cereal Bar dishes on its hopes for the future
After launching their business in 2019, high school junior Elijah Cox and his mother are ready to take things to the next level.
January 31, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Two 2024 James Beard semifinalist spots for Asheville
The Market Place and Chef Jason Sellers of Plant both made the list for their culinary achievements.
January 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
View from in front of the counter at Good Hot Fish with two menu boards hanging from the ceiling and art hanging from the walls.
Restaurants
Ashleigh Shanti’s Good Hot Fish opens on Asheville’s South Slope
The wait is over — the highly anticipated fish fry spot made its surprise debut this past Saturday.
January 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Dive into the designs for the Malvern Hills Park pool renovation
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September 29, 2025
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Asheville Hockey League builds a new skate rink in the RAD
One year after Helene, the league is transforming Second Gear’s former home into a community hub for skating.
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Honor “Resilience and Resistance” at Blue Ridge Pride 2025
Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Helene, this year’s festival centers environmental advocacy.
September 23, 2025
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