06.14.2023

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This new lounge has us howling for a martini

A former Greyhound bus station is reopening as a bar and lounge

We can’t wait to cozy right up to this bar. | Photo courtesy of Adapt PR

After sitting vacant for years, the deserted Greyhound station off Tunnel Road will become a hub of activity once more — this time for mingling.

The Hound, a new bar and lounge, plans to open at 2 Tunnel Rd. on Thursday, June 22. The space is a collaboration from Zambra owner Peter Montague and proprietor of The Copper Crown, Adam Bannasch. Cozy and full of midcentury modern furniture, the indoor-outdoor setup can seat around 90 guests, with a garage door in the back that opens onto an expansive patio.

The Hound patio — The Hound’s outdoor patio.
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Photo by Adapt PR

Montague and Bannasch hope it will be a spot that locals frequent for an after-work drink, nightcap, or date night. And true to its name, The Hound will allow well-behaved dogs.

Guests can expect 16 rotating taps, a wine list curated by Zambra’s sommelier, a cocktail program led by Montague, and non-alcoholic options such as mocktails and kombucha.

The Hound interior — It’s hard to believe this spot was once a bus station.
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Photo courtesy of Adapt PR

There will also be small bar bites that showcase local food brands like Sunburst Trout, Three Graces Dairy, and The Chop Shop. For heftier meals, food truck Blue Collar Diner and Venezuelan pop-up Palmita, plan to rotate in on a regular basis, as well as other options.

Interested in checking The Hound out? The grand opening party gets started at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 and will feature music from multi-instrumentalist duo MeHim.

The Hound’s hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m., and Sunday, 12-10 p.m.

Events

Wednesday, June 14

Tea and Poetry Workshop | Wednesday, June 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Dobra Tea East Asheville, 1011 Tunnel Rd. Ste. 180, Asheville | $15 | Josh Lerman leads a class on the creative process of poetry, with a special tea ceremony.
Psychic Hotline Pop-up | Wednesday, June 14-Thursday, June 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | This two-day retail pop-up includes special vinyl releases, Sylvan Esso tour merch, hand-dyed shirts, DJ sets, wine from Pink Moon, and food from chef Paul Cressend and aThokelay.

Thursday, June 15

Art in Bloom 2023 | Thursday, June 15-Saturday, June 17 | Times vary | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain | $5-$65 | Celebrate nature and art with two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists.
Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus 25-year Anniversary Concert | Thursday, June 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | $15-$40 | This special anniversary concert will also include a city proclamation from City Council member Kim Roney that declares June 15 as Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus Day.
Davis Family Vineyards Wine Dinner | Thursday, June 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Rhubarb, 7 SW Pack Square, Asheville | $85 | Sip wines from Davis Family Vineyards with winemaker Guy Davis, paired with Appalachian fare.

Friday, June 16

Downtown After 5 | Friday, June 16 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Downtown Asheville, 100 Block of N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Enjoy local beer, cider, wine + food while jamming to Victoria Victoria.
Live DJ & Silent Disco: Gemini Party | Friday, Jun. 16 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Let loose with a DJ set from Nex Millen — Geminis can dance the night away for free.
Cardboard Cactus Creation | Friday, June 16 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | This crafting workshop is perfect for folks who can’t keep a plant alive.

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News Notes

Announced

Yesterday, June 13, Moog Music announced that it has been acquired by InMusic. In a statement, Moog shared it will “continue to develop and build instruments in town” and that this collaboration will “usher in an exciting new chapter of innovation, introducing a range of groundbreaking instruments for creatives worldwide.”

Biz

The Land of Sky Foreign-Trade Zone has officially been approved by the US Department of Commerce. This means Henderson County and parts of Buncombe, Haywood, Jackson, and Transylvania can soon sell merchandise to a global marketplace more effectively and affordably, which could add 300 jobs + $100 million worth of investment to our region’s economy.

Eat

Now through early July, chef Luis Martinez is putting on an OaxaCarolina pop-up series at the South Beach space next to Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect barbacoa tacos, tostadas, and quesadillas drizzled with homemade mole. The next walk-up dinner is Sunday, June 18, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Try This

The annual Pride Bar Crawl, presented by Crawl With US, takes place Saturday, June 17, from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Catawba Brewing Co. Stops will include specials at Daddy Mac’s, Dalton Distillery, One World Brewing, and Twin Leaf — and Banks Ave. will also host drag shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Get your ticket.

Award

Local chef and AB-Tech culinary instructor Chris Bugher won big at a global culinary contest in Santiago, Chile. He took home the gold medal and a trophy, earning the title “Global Vegan Chef of the Americas.” Next up: he’ll advance to the finals in Singapore, come October 2024. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Featured

Blue Ridge Wine Tours and Asheville Wine Tours have been nominated in USAToday’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as a contender for “Best Wine Tour Company.” Want to support them both? Voting happens daily and runs through Monday, July 10. Winners will be announced on Friday, July 21.

Edu

Now here’s some summer camps to get excited about. UNC Asheville is hosting a multitude of multi-day summer classes and programs for adults, kids, and college and high school students. Camps include: STEAM Studio’s Skill Set, Pre-College Programs, and Athletics Camps and clinics. Explore topics + register (before classes fill up).*

The Word

Sandía. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

Arts

From galleries and museums to brewmasters and artisans, discover the arts and culture scene in Greenville, SC. Pro tip: Review the Arts & Culture Guide before your visit.*

Drink

Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

Shop

Time for one more bus makeover story 🚌

Asheville welcomes its first book store on wheels

Dawnn Sanders, the founder of new indie mobile book store Chapters Book Shop. | Photo via Chapters Book Stop

Local book fiend Dawnn Sanders has given a 1989 school bus the tuneup of a lifetime. After months of serious renovations, her new mobile book store Chapters Bookstop has hit the road with shelves of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books in tow.

Chapters has several pop-ups planned over the next month. On Saturday, June 17, visit the shop at Leo’s House of Thirst from 12 to 4 p.m. The teal machine will also be at the Enka-Candler Tailgate Market’s Midsummer Market on Saturday, June 24 and at The District apartment complex on Saturday, July 8.

Wondering what’s for sale? Sanders shares that “We hope to highlight local authors and poets as much as possible.” The bus offers both new and used books, including contemporary fiction, memoirs, essays, and young adult novels. The used books in particular span a wide range of genres such as historical fiction, mysteries, biographies, and religion.

Follow the book shop around town by subscribing to its newsletter or via social media.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Laura

From the editor

Sideways Farm & Brewery has announced its intentions to sell its land, as well as the whole business (inventory and all). The Etowah-based farm has listed its property for $1.6 million. Check out the listing.

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