Delicious developments for 2023 🫕

9 new food and beverage spots coming to Asheville in 2023

Settle in for a quiet cup at Dobra Tea. | Photo by @love.madiiii

Though we said goodbye to several local gems in 2022 (thinking about you, Nick’s Grill and Zia Taqueria), there’s plenty of new eats and drinks that await us in the coming year. Here are nine delicious developments that we’ve got on our radar for the Asheville area.

Immortal Juice Co. | Asheville City Market and online

Asheville’s newest juice company will debut this Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Asheville City Market. Current flavors include beet, celery, and the “Dino-Mite,” made with Dino kale + green apple. You can also purchase the cold-pressed, organic juices online.

Kinfolk | 1125 Sweeten Creek Rd.

This Southern-inspired food truck is expanding into a new South Asheville brick-and-mortar. Initially, orders will be takeout-only and keep hours from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pro tip: If you’re already hankering for a pastrami sandwich, the food truck will remain open in the shop parking lot now until the grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Dobra | 1011 Tunnel Rd.

Great news for East Asheville: this eastern-style tea room expects to open its third Asheville location during the first week of February. While you wait, check out its other two shops at 78 N. Lexington Ave. and 707 Haywood Rd.

The Rabbit Hole | 626 Haywood Rd.

The brunch legends from Sunny Point Cafe are expected to open a new bakery and micro-event space in late winter of 2023. No word on a menu yet, but we can attest that the garden space is an absolute delight.

“Mother 2.0" | 244 Coxe Ave.

A name is forthcoming for Mother AVL’s new South Slope location, but baker and co-owner Heidi Bass has shared that we can look forward to “a small menu of European-style fare highlighting bread and wine,” with expanded seating, parking access, and a brand new bakery and kitchen in late spring.

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Who else is opening in 2023?

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Thursday, Jan. 5

Benefit Concert for Evergreen Community Charter School | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $12 | The concert will feature Southern rock band The Late Shifters, sultry tunes from Blushin’ Roulettes, and appearances from Juan Holladay + Bluestreak.
Creativity Mixer: Reset | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | This monthly gathering will focus on the theme of creative reset and include a workshop, plus the opportunity to share what you’ve been working on.

Friday, Jan. 6

12th Night Party | Friday, Jan. 6 | 7-11 p.m. | Eleven on Grove/Club 11, 11 Grove St., Asheville | $10 | Celebrate this year’s local Mardi Gras king and queen, enjoy a slice of king cake, and dance to tunes from DJ Chilligan.
FUNNY “R” US Cancer Awareness Comedy Show | Friday, Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$30 | This comedy show is hosted by Fredo Davis and stars Marvin Dixon + Randi Skye.
Tarot Card + Palm Reading | Friday, Jan. 6 | 4-10 p.m. | Bold Rock Taproom, 39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Take a peek into your future while enjoying craft beverages from Bold Rock.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Community Acupuncture | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Alchemy, 62 Clayton St., Asheville | $30 | Swing by for a quick and convenient treatment with acupuncturist Dr. Wesley Braden — available on a sliding scale.

Sunday, Jan. 8

Western Carolina Writers’ Showcase | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 6 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $12 | This “Songwriters in the Round” showcase features original music from nine singer-songwriters across WNC.
Yoga Taco Mosa | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 10:30 a.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | Free | Clare Desmelik will lead this monthly, donation-based class with post-workout mimosas + tacos.
Sunday Brunch with Trucking Delicious | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | 7 Clans Brewing, 66 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Enjoy diner-inspired brunch items, beer-mosas, and specially paired beers.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Wine(Ish) Wednesday with WNC LGBT+ Networking Group | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing-RAD, 284 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Join the inaugural version of this new biweekly event series that benefits the local LGBT+ professional community.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Culture

Carolina Day School to host open houses in January 2023

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Students and teachers engage in conversations in Nelson and White’s BEAM class at Carolina Day School. | Photo courtesy of Carolina Day School

Carolina Day School is calling all future leaders + problem-solvers to their upcoming January open house events. 📚

This innovative learning environment offers a unique approach to learning for students in Pre-K (as young as age 3) through grade 12. They also offer a “Key School” program for bright students in grades 2-8 with dyslexia.

While many schools are forced to “teach to the test,” Carolina Day prepares students for life beyond school, equipping them with the ability to learn, adapt, and make good decisions. This is reflected in the school’s dynamic curriculum, which includes a high school class called Biosocial Ethics and Motives (BEAM). In this interdisciplinary class, students explore the relationships between scientific engagement and social responsibility, resulting in a level of discourse and critical thinking that high school students don’t usually experience until college. 💡

Pro tip: If you’d like to see your child in this type of classroom, attend an open house this January where you can catch classrooms in action + meet the dedicated staff.*

RSVP TO AN UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE

Weather

56º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

Drink

The boil water advisory has been lifted for all Asheville water customers as of yesterday, Jan. 4. Customers may still experience discolored or cloudy water, but the city says that testing has shown no bacterial contamination. 💧 (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Civic

Waste Pro, the waste management contractor for Buncombe County, has bumped its trash pickup rates by 7.9% this year. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners also authorized an additional rate hike of 39 cents per month. Learn more. (Mountain Xpress)
Reminder: Today is final day to submit property taxes without accruing interest. Taxes can be paid online, over the phone, via mail, or in-person. You can also call (828) 250-4910 to set up a payment plan. 💰

Transit

We can expect updates on the proposed Asheville – Salisbury Amtrak plan in late January, according to the Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains. Results from the Western NC Feasibility Study are expected to be ready for review by late January, with a final review expected in April. 🚂

Community

The Indigenous Walls Project is launching a monthly Indigenous market that takes place on the third Saturday of each month. Expect contemporary art, beadwork, silversmithing, baked goods, basket weaving + beyond. The first market kicks off Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 46 Aston St. (Mountain Xpress)
If your New Year’s resolutions include meeting new people, trying something new, or getting active, Asheville Parks & Recreation’s got you covered. With community garden workdays, game nights, art and cooking classes, sports leagues, and so much more, Ashevillians can discover new hobbies + ways to get out in the community. Sign us up.*

Read

Local author S.E. Chandler plans to release one novel in her “Straight Girls” series every Friday through the month of February. The first one, titled “Straight Girls Wanna Have Fun,” publishes as an e-book via Amazon on Friday, Feb. 3 and is now available for pre-order. 📚

Active

Have new fitness goals for 2023? The YMCA of WNC wants to help. Now through Monday, Jan. 9, new members can join the Y for just $3 for the month of January. Bonus: Individuals that keep that commitment for three months will be rewarded with a free program to take their wellness experience to the next level. 💪 *

Travel

How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to St. Croix). 🌴*

Correction

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