Plus, $229 million in short-term vacation rental sales.
 
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🍦 We all scream for ice cream

Get a taste of Asheville as a flavor of ice cream
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Which one of these neat flavors are you eager to try? | Photo by AVLtoday
Recently, we asked you to come up with a unique ice cream flavor that describes Asheville and utilizes one to three locally sourced ingredients. After reading all of your responses, it’s safe to say that our mouths are watering. Here were some of our favorites:

Vanilla ice cream with salted caramel from French Broad Chocolates and crumbled pretzels from Asheville Pretzel Company. Called “Keep it Local AVL.” - Donna G.

A beer flavored ice cream topped with chunks of chocolate from Asheville Chocolate, strawberries from Flying Cloud Farm, and elderberry syrup from Darby Farms. Called “Melting Pot.” - Mindy R. Wilson

Penny Cup Coffee Co. coffee ice cream topped with chunks of dark chocolate from French Broad Chocolates and dulce de leche from Folk Saints. Called “AVLtoday’s Blue Ridge Bliss.” - Mandy P.

Oat milk coffee ice cream made with Dynamite Roasting Co. coffee that’s topped with Münki Coffee Mocha Trailmix and CBD chocolate from Franny’s Farmacy. Called “Asheville Love Buzz.” - Matthew B.

Sourwood honey ice cream topped with hops from Cursus Keme, cocoa nibs from French Broad Chocolates, and patchouli flower from the Herbiary. Called “The Mountain Town Hippy.” - Mary S.

The only thing we need now is a local ice cream shop to make one of these flavors a reality. The Hop, Ultimate Ice Cream, Gospel Ice Cream — we’re looking at you.
Asked

Which flavor do you want to see in a local scoop shop?
A. Keep it Local AVL
B. Melting Pot
C. AVLtoday’s Blue Ridge Bliss
D. Other
Let us know
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Events
Wednesday, July 5
  • The Great Bird Adventure | Wednesday, July 5 | 9:30 a.m. | Carolina Avian Research and Education, 109 Olivia Trace Dr., Fletcher | $25 | Explore five exhibits featuring rare and endangered birds from every continent in the world.
Thursday, July 6
  • Whale of a Good Adoption Event | Thursday, July 6 | 5-8 p.m. | The Whale, 507 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Meet some of Mountain Pet Rescue’s adoptable pets and maybe even take one home with you.
  • New Beer Thursday | Thursday, July 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing, 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free | Grab a $4 pint of any newly released beer and enjoy live tunes provided by Mike & Amy.
Friday, July 7
  • Fireside Friday | Friday, July 7 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Dr., Asheville | Free | Enjoy a campfire, s’mores, and a variety of beverages; bring your own instrument for an open jam session.
  • Philosophic Harmonic | Friday, July 7 | 4-10 p.m. | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Grab a pint while noshing on fresh Thai food by local pop-up Cassia and enjoying live music.
Saturday, July 8
  • Lazy and Hazy Summer at White Labs Brewing Co. | Saturday, July 8 | 1-7 p.m. | White Labs Brewing Company, 172 S. Charlotte St., Asheville | Free | Celebrate White Labs Brewing Company’s latest beer releases and summer menu with live music, grilled bratwurst + more.*
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Number
  • 1,127%. That’s the percentage increase of short-term vacation rental sales in Buncombe County from 2016 ($18.7 million) to 2022 ($229 million). Asheville hotels also experienced an increase in sales, growing by 53% over the seven-year period. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Cause
  • Throughout the month of July, Second Gear will donate 1% of its sales to the River Arts District Farmers Market. Additionally, Second Gear will host a mini pop-up farmers market featuring some of the RAD vendors on Sunday, July 23 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Arts
  • The 76th annual Craft Fair of Southern Highlands will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville. It will feature 100+ vendors, craft demonstrations, live music, and raffles. Admission is $10.
Learn
  • Join Posana for a Wine Education Class on Tuesday, July 18 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. to explore crisp whites with advanced sommelier Cara De Lavallade. The class will examine the “subtle nuances of taste” + each participant will receive six two-ounce pours.
Plan Ahead
  • Dobra Tea and aThoke Lay are hosting a Burmese Pop-Up Dinner on Friday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will consist of a four-course vegetarian + gluten-free menu with tea pairings at Dobra Tea’s East Asheville location. Purchase tickets.
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Health
  • Celebrate your baby’s birth-day with a team who strives to provide the best care during one of the most memorable days of your life. From supportive to minimal intervention, Mission Health offers a safe and healing environment for both mom and baby. Learn more about their state-of-the-art Labor and Delivery facility.*
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Shop
Shop
  • It’s grilling season, and we want to make sure you are set for the summer. Elevate your grilling experience with flavors by Spicewalla.
Drink
  • On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.
Travel
  • Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).
Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.
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From the editor
Something I can’t stop thinking about is the blueberry toast from Mother. If you haven’t been to the bread and wine shop’s new South Slope cafe, you’re missing out. When you go, be sure to ask Brett for a wine recommendation because he won’t steer you wrong.
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