Food

Soprana rooftop restaurant, featuring a bar with maroon tile and wooden slats above.
Food
6 stellar specials at Asheville Restaurant Week 2026
Support local restaurants during two weeks of good eats.
January 08, 2026 03:06 PM
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Grace Powers
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Events
Your ultimate guide to tours of Asheville
Explore the Land of the Sky through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
August 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
10+ international grocery markets in Asheville
Take your tastebuds on a trip around the world and enjoy cuisine from every corner of the Earth — without leaving the Land of the Sky.
August 9, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Attempting Rachel Ray’s "$40 a Day” in Asheville 20 years later
We’re taking a cue from the Food Network star and setting out for a day of delicious eats for $40.
August 8, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Taqueria Rosita to open in The Odd this month
Chef Luis Martinez and partner Henry Padilla are gearing up to bring Oaxacan street food to Haywood Road.
August 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Haywood Famous makes its debut in West Asheville
The Cuban coffee shop will continue its soft opening through August, staying open late to provide a welcoming community space.
August 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Dig into the inaugural Bite Me AVL
The food festival aims to bring a new kind of culinary experience to Asheville’s events scene — with dinners, classes, and community camaraderie.
July 30, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Eat around the globe without leaving Asheville
Pack your bags, aka your wallet and appetite, and try these 15+ international cuisines within Asheville.
July 29, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Spread the local love with AVLtoday’s Best
From coffee shops to event venues, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Asheville has to offer.
July 29, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Events
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy popping up in Asheville
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is making its way to The Venue — here’s what you can expect.
July 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
We’re handing out yearbook superlatives for drinks in Asheville
From Best Dressed to Most School Spirit, these local bevs were voted the best (in the very subjective opinions of the two AVLtoday City Editors).
July 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Dive into the designs for the Malvern Hills Park pool renovation
Designs for the historic pool’s renovation have been shared, showing a ~28.4% smaller pool area — feedback on designs will be collected through Sunday, Oct. 5.
September 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
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.
September 23, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
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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Grace Powers
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Events
10+ events commemorating one year since Helene
Organizations across WNC are honoring our region’s resiliency with events marking the one year anniversary since Tropical Storm Helene.
September 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Asheville?
Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Ashevillians were up to this week throughout the years.
September 18, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Live
Have a say in the local landscape
Thanks to City and County engagement hubs + community workshops, there’s no need to keep your opinion to yourself.
September 17, 2025
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Events
Make the most of the season with 20+ fall events in Asheville
Make the most of the season with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
September 16, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Biltmore announces new immersive art installation, Luminere
This spring, images marking milestones in the estate’s history will be projected onto the house and gardens and set to original scores.
September 16, 2025
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Grace Powers
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History
Local toponymy, part two: How these landmarks got their name
Let’s uncover the history behind the names of these notable WNC spots.
September 15, 2025
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Grace Powers