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Gourmand to bring big French flavors to S&W Market

Gourmand’s decadent cheese and charcuterie boards. | Photo provided

A cheese, charcuterie, and wine shop is set to join the lineup at The S&W Market this March.

Gourmand, a venture from New Orleans transplants Katie Grabach and Peyton Barrell, will replace the Highland Brewing Co. kiosk on the first floor — don’t worry, though, you can still get your beer fix at the upstairs mezzanine.

While this will be the duo’s first brick-and-mortar, it’s certainly not their first rodeo. The business began in New Orleans in 2020 as a charcuterie company, later blossoming into a monthly supper club and speakeasy.

After falling in love with WNC, Grabach and Barrell decided to relocate and open their first permanent location in Asheville.

What to expect

In the daytime, Gourmand will serve a variety of imported, domestic, and housemade cheeses, charcuterie, and wines — plus a rotating menu of baguette sandwiches and salads. A few standout items include the jambon beurre, gravlax tartine, and housemade pâté.

At night, Gourmand will transition into a small wine bar, focusing on natural and European wines. Small plates will also be available.

How to get a sneak peek

Ahead of its March opening, Gourmand will host a series of pop-ups. Stop by Plēb Urban Winery every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. for Gourmand’s weekly pop-up.

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Tuesday, Feb. 14

Valentines Day Fundraiser + Frances Eliza Live | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Botainst & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop, 32 Broadway St. Ste. 110, Asheville | Free | Enjoy soulful tunes and buy raffle tickets for the chance to win a $400+ basket — proceeds go to support Helpmate NC’s work of helping survivors of domestic violence.
Punch Bucket Lit Valentine’s Day Rapid Read | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Hear 12 local authors share original works on love in all its many forms.
Romancing With Records | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Buncombe County Special Collections, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Stop by the Buncombe County Special Collections to explore vintage Valentines and craft an old-fashioned valentine of your own.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

An Evening Of Powerful Poetry & Music | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $20 | This benefit concert for No Simple Disruption features youth artists and special performances from John Medeski & Friends, Oteil Burbridge, DJ Logic, Jeff Sipe, and Maggie Rose.
Oaxacalifornia | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6 p.m. | Outsider Brewing, 939 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $75 | Chef Luis Martinez presents a Oaxaca + California-themed meal, including Oaxacan beans, scallops aguachile, pollo en adobo, and a chocolate tamal, with an optional beer pairing.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Celebrating Black Asheville | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Harvest House Community Center, 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn about important moments in local Black history – from guest speakers who lived through the journey – followed by a group discussion.

Friday, Feb. 17

An Evening With Lotus | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $29.50-$35 | This band’s dance-inducing, high-energy shows have made them festival favorites.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Masterworks 4: Aurora | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St, Asheville | $22.50-$72.50 | Inspired by the power and splendor of the Northern Lights, this installment of Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks series highlights brilliant works by Grieg, Sibelius + Tchaikovsky.*

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Civic

At today’s Asheville City Council meeting, there will be a vote on $4 million worth of aesthetic improvements for the I-26 connector. Also on the agenda: conditional zoning for a 141-unit senior living development, a revised Water Shortage Response Plan + more. The meeting kicks off at 5 p.m. (Mountain Xpress)

Edu

Mountain City Public Montessori is set to open this August. The new charter school will be the only public Montessori school in WNC, filling the gap left by the now-closed Asheville Primary School. The school will take up residence in the educational building of Central United Methodist Church. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Festival

The Asheville Fringe Fest will return to action Sunday, March 19- Sunday, March 26. This year’s fest will feature 50+ performances, including dance, theater, puppetry, music, film, installation, and beyond. Brush up on the history of this experimental event — tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 1. 🎭

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Dating in Asheville can sometimes be rough — but that doesn’t mean it can’t get better. In this recent feature, reporter Jessica Wakeman shares dating strategies and recommendations from four local relationship experts. Check it out. (Mountain Xpress)

Cause

Grab the Ross to your Rachel and head down to The Blood Connection. Throughout February, donate blood and receive a $20 eGift card, plus a bonus $30 eGift card, and a Friends-themed sticker. A simple donation can save up to three lives in our community. *

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Today’s issue was written by Laura.

Editor’s pick: While The Montford Deli is preparing to open its new spot at 1461 Merrimon Ave., a new sandwich spot has sprung up at its old stomping grounds, i.e. the Montford Convenience shop: Altamont Deli & Grill. I’m planing to stop by for an Italian sub, ASAP.

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