Plus, a social sanctuary is coming to Biltmore Avenue.
 
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Build a local charcuterie board
A charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, nuts, crackers, honey, and more.
Yes, cheese. | Photo by @wncfoodie
Wanna take your charcuterie board from grate to un-brie-lievably delicious? We’ve got you covered — with a little help from some local spots, of course. Whether it’s for a family picnic, a get-together with friends, or a date night, these five businesses have everything you need to craft an unforgettable charcuterie board, or pick up a pre-made one.

French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, olives, pickled goods, crackers, nuts, jams, jellies, and other grocery items.

The Chop Shop Butchery, 100 Charlotte St. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, and pre-made charcuterie boards.

The outside of South Slope Cheese Co.

South Slope Cheese Co. is located next to Farewell coffee shop. | Photo by @unclecamspantry

South Slope Cheese Co., 11 Southside Ave. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses (including one and two-ounce cheeses that are perfect for serving boards and tasting platters), crackers, nuts, olives, pickled goods, jams, jellies, and wine.

Provisions Mercantile, 728 Haywood Rd. + 14 Lodge St. | What to find there: Jams, jellies, crackers, pre-made picnic charcuterie sets, wine, and other gourmet grocery goods.

Earth Fare, 66 Westgate Pkwy. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, pickled goods, olives, crackers, nuts, bread, jams, jellies, wine, and other groceries.

A charcuterie snack from Asheville Charcuterie Co.

Asheville Charcuterie Co. also makes these adorable grazing cups filled with your choice of meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and more. | Photo by @avlcharcuterieco

Asheville Charcuterie Co., Order online | What to find there: Pre-made charcuterie boards, custom grazing tables, and grazing cups. Bonus: Take a class with Asheville Charcuterie Co. + perfect your charcuterie board assembly skills.

Other must-haves:
If you’re a first-timer to charcuterie construction, worry not. Check out these tips on how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board.
The Biltmore
 
Events
Friday, July 7
  • RAD Pups Adoption Event | Friday, July 7 | 12-3 p.m. | 12 Bones Smokehouse, 5 Foundy St., Asheville | Free | Meet some of Mountain Pet Rescue’s adoptable pets while enjoying beer + barbecue.
  • Pickup Volleyball | Friday, July 7 | 5-10 p.m. | The Meadow at Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | $5 | Get your friends together for an evening of volleyball, beer, and good times.
Saturday, July 8
  • Yoga in the Park | Saturday, July 8 | 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | $10 | Register in advance to attend this outdoor, all-level friendly yoga class.
  • Michael Franti & Spearhead | Saturday, July 8 | 6 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $40-$45 | Catch the band on its Big Big Love Tour with special guest Fortunate Youth.
Sunday, July 9
  • Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities | Sunday, July 9 | 1-5 p.m. | Various locations | Free to attend, tasting ticket $40 | Local food producing gardens will open for visitors with educational activities, tours, and bites from local chefs.
  • Poetry Slam | Sunday, July 9 | 7-10 p.m. | The Elephant Door, 126 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville | $5-$25 for attendees, $10 to enter the slam | Listen or take part in an evening of spoken word — the winner will receive $100.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Lions Den Gallery, a new gallery and event space branded as a “social sanctuary,” is taking over the former space of TreeRock Social Cider & Mead Bar (760 Biltmore Ave.). Biscuit Head chef and owner Jason Roy is spearheading the business. Follow Lions Den on Instagram for updates. (Ashevegas Hot Sheet)
Open
  • Jargon’s private event space, The Argot Room, is now open at 717 Haywood Rd. — right next to Jargon. The space can accommodate up to 50 people and is complete with a catering kitchen, dance floor, and audio + visual capabilities.
Health
  • Local nonprofit Mountain Area Pregnancy Services (MAPS) has partnered with AdventHealth Hendersonville to bring prenatal care to the MAPS location at 1710 Old Haywood Rd. Through this partnership, MAPS clients will easily be able to schedule prenatal appointments after having their initial OB appointment on-site. (WLOS)
Cause
  • Buncombe County Animal Shelter is receiving ~13 new kittens or puppies every day, resulting in an urgent need for foster homes so that shelter space can be freed up for essential medical care. Those interested in fostering, must be at least 18. Learn more + apply. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Eat
  • Botanist and Barrel is hosting “Oaxabrunch,” an Oaxacan brunch pop-up, this Sunday, July 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. featuring a special menu curated by local Chef Luis Martinez. Walk-ins are welcome or make a reservation with a $5 deposit.
Feel Good
  • Congrats on turning 10, Sunshine Sammies. Celebrate the ice cream sandwich shop’s birthday by grabbing one of its anniversary sammies featuring caramelized banana ice cream with a peanut butter swirl and candied bacon + graham cracker malted pretzel cookies.
Travel
  • From stunning scenes in Iceland to goofy highland cows in Scotland, UNC Asheville’s Study Abroad Program travelers have seen it all. Seventeen unbelievable images recently won the university’s study abroad photo contest — all captured by students, faculty, and staff during their adventures around the world.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Wellness
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Emily
From the editor
Ten Minute Movies — a group that takes classic movies and turns them into 10-minute plays — is returning to The Grey Eagle for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 16 at 7 p.m. The lineup includes “Fight Club,” “My Octopus Teacher,” “Spice World,” and more + the evening will benefit Asheville Survival Project. Buy tickets.
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