Pulp + Sprout’s avocado toast is a colorful, fresh delight. | Photo by @pulpandsprout_avl
Whether you’re searching for Meatless Monday inspiration or just interested in exploring Asheville’s plant-based food scene — we’re dishing out our favorite vegan and vegetarian spots around town.
100% vegan fare
Pulp + Sprout Juice Bar + Vegan Café
This café is teeming with colorful choices — like the Goji Apparatus smoothie bowl with goji berries, strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices.
Romeo’s Vegan Burgers
Even vegan foodies crave a burger from time to time, and you can get one (or a chicken sandwich or hot dog) with all the fixings here.
The tater tots at Romeo’s are a must-order for us.
Photo by AVLtoday
Sweets and such
Back Porch Baking Co.
You can find these scrumptious, flaky baked goods at cafes and coffee shops around Asheville, including Pollen, Rowan, and Cooperative Coffee Shop. Don’t sleep on the pop tarts.
The brunch bunch
Bridge & Tunnel Coffee Co.
Located inside A-B Tech’s Coman building, everything at this cafe is vegetarian and can be made vegan. Try a breakfast burrito with tofu scramble and coconut bacon or a chickpea cutlet sandwich on Hominy Farms’ bread.
Chair Yoga | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Alchemy Yoga & Reiki | $22 | Find your flow in this low-impact, seated class.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Coffee and Collage | 5-8 p.m. | Retro Coffee | $10 | Get energized for the new year by crafting a vision board — all supplies and a medium drink included with entry.
2024 Year in Review | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage | Free | Whether you’re a real estate pro or just want to learn more about the market, sit in on this discussion about the challenges of 2024 and what’s in store for this year.
Family Night at Wicked Weed Brewpub | Tuesday, Jan. 14-Tuesday, March 11 | Times vary | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Every Tuesday after 5 p.m., get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.*
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Open-Level Adult Dance | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Black Mountain Center for the Arts | $15+ | Dancers of all levels will learn combinations in ballet, jazz, and modern styles in this accepting environment.
Thursday, Jan. 16
The Moth Presents: Asheville StorySLAM | 7:30 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $18+ | This month’s theme is “reset” — prepare a five-minute story about a fresh start, or sit back and take in the stories of others.
Friday, Jan. 17
Asheville Winter Weekender | Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | Crowne Plaza Hotel | $13+ | Bachata AVL will host professional dancers from across the world for salsa and bachata classes, social dancing, and parties.
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Swannanoa Public Library will reopen. Along with its reopening Buncombe County announced a modified schedule for its less-trafficked libraries. Due to storm-related budgetary impacts, these locations will be closed an additional one to two days per week.
Opening
After being closed since Helene, Vortex Doughnuts will reopen on Banks Avenue next month under new ownership. Drop a comment on the shop’s Instagram post to let it know what you’d like to see at “Vortex 2.0.”
Civic
At tomorrow’s Jan. 14 meeting, Asheville City Council will discuss updates to its flood protection ordinance, some of which would ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. See where you can watch the meeting and how to submit public comments. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Community
On Thursday, Jan. 23, Mountain BizWorks will celebrate WNC’s resiliency at its fourth annual Mountain Raise. Hear from keynote speakers and local entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses in creative ways in our post-Helene landscape.
Ashevillian
Kaye Lynn Hall, an Asheville-based Disaster Spiritual Chair for the American Red Cross, has traveled to the Palisades to offer support to the Los Angeles community amid the devastating wildfires. Hall told WLOS she’s ready to provide comfort and healing to others.
Ranked
Our mountain city nabbed the No. 5 spot on Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations in the US food category. The rankings are awarded for a “high volume of above-and-beyond reviews,” with Asheville earning kudos for its love of local ingredients, sustainable agriculture, and farmers markets.
Edu
Here’s to new beginnings in 2025. There’s still time to apply to UNC Asheville for the fall semester. Plus, see five tips for filling out an application before the Feb. 1 deadline.*
Shop
These cannabis gummies keep selling out — just one can get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off your order.*†
Featured Home
This retro Ridgecrest cottage sits just five minutes from downtown Black Mountain and includes a separate neighboring lot to build on, grow on, or simply preserve the privacy. Plus, we always love a second-story deck.*
The Buy
The Buy
This zip up hoodie sweater that strikes the perfect balance between style and comfort. It boasts a chic cable knit pattern to effortlessly elevate any cozy winter outfit.
If your local library will soon operate under reduced hours (or you just want access to thousands of new titles), remember that the NC Digital Library is available 24/7. Plus, check out Buncombe County’s virtual library, filled with resources offering free audiobooks, movies, and language lessons.
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