April is just a few days away 😮 – but before we start the new month, we’re taking a look back at the best things that came our way in March – like the new businesses we’re most excited about (heyy, Futo Buta and Asheville Club) to where to find allll the food trucks.
ICYMI – here are the top conversations we had with you this month:
Top conversation: #JustOpened: 16 new businesses in Asheville
From the Asheville Club (20 Haywood St.), a new cocktail bar with a perfect spring patio, to Bada Bastu (230 Short Coxe Ave.), a spot where you can get your spa day on, these new businesses popping up in town are on our must-try list.
And it’s official – y’all are ready for ramen. Futo Buta Ramen (opening in the old bartaco space) and Itto Ramen Bar + Tapas (coming soon to West Asheville) came out on top in our poll of which biz you’re most excited for this spring. 🍜
Here are a few more of your favorite conversations this month:
10 Asheville staycation-worthy Airbnbs
From tiny houses to treehouses + drool-worthy downtown pads, here are the coolest Airbnbs in the area – so you can be home away from home.
The story of the chestnut trees in WNC
What happened to the chestnut trees? We trace the impact of the chestnut blight, which killed billions of trees across the U.S. by the 1950s, plus tell you about current efforts to revive the species.
The $45 million Sears redevelopment plan
The 341,000-square-foot redesign of the former Sears could include high-density housing, an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and retail + dining space around a central plaza.
20 Asheville food trucks for this spring
Warmer weather + longer days means that food truck season has begun. Check out all of your top picks – from Thai to hibachi and grilled cheese to southern fusion.
Top clicked link: Asheville: #14 of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. (Livability)
Close to 400 of you dove deeper into this article that noted Asheville “provides a lot of bang for your buck.” If their stats seemed fishy, it’s because the media outlet miscalculated the average home price (which they listed as $231,678) by $94,000. The correct number, according to locally-based Mosaic Realty, is $325,000. 🏡
Here are some other top stories you checked out:
Abby the Spoon Lady, local restaurants + those beautiful mountains. Check out one visitor’s video homage to all things Asheville – which got some serious upvotes on Reddit.
Kairi Young, this year’s adorable Gerber Baby, hails from right down the road in Hickory, N.C. The one-year-old was chosen from 544,000 entries. 👶
The Radview Project, a mixed-used, high-density development slated for construction in the River Arts District, will have 26 residential units with rents under $1000. Plus, artist studios, office spaces, retail + more.
Top comment: Asheville Food Trucks
“Why choose one when you can have them all.” – @ashevillefoodtruckshowdown
When we asked you about your fave food trucks, @ashevillefoodtruckshowdown chimed in to point us to their event – a competition + tasting extravaganza happening on May 18 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher.
You also left some love on these posts:
Who’s your favorite local musician?
“So many great artists here! 🔥🤘” – @ashleyheathandherheathens
Could authentic Chinese food be heading to Asheville?
“😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 Anything for dumplings. There are no dumplings anywhere like I had in northwest China. This has made me very excited 😆 😍♥️🥟” – @81sarahbeth
