We crunched the numbers and compiled your official AVLtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Tuesday, Nov. 25, you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 8.
Posana’s new location brings moody elegance to the table. | Photo via Posana
Hungry for something fresh? Place your order at restaurants that opened or are coming this month in Asheville. Papa Dunk’s, 1475 Patton Ave.
Dine on everything from burgers to dogs to deviled eggs and fresh onion rings at the brand new sister restaurant to The Local Joint in Fairview.
JAZMIN, 22 College St.
Find flavors from Indonesia to Thailand at the latest restaurant from the owner of Andaaz and Laila.
Easy Tiger, 125 S. Lexington Ave.
The Flour team opened a classic sports bar with elevated pub grub (think: fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, and fried shrooms) in the former Storm Rhum space.
Jersey South Bagel Co., 5 Regent Park Blvd.
Friday-Monday you can pick up the fresh-baked and highly sought-after bagels.
Posana, 264 Thetford Sq.
Find the delicious gluten-free fare you love from the downtown restaurant at the new Biltmore Park Town Square location.
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The celebration will be as vibrant as the storefront. | Photo via Spicewalla
Holiday
Spicewalla is celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, with a special gathering this Saturday, Oct. 25. Stop by the Grove Arcade store (which just got a snazzy makeover) for snacks and sips from Botiwalla and South Asian snack + spice brands Doosra, Chutni Punch, and Keya Snacks.
Watch
PBS home improvement show “This Old House” is currently airing its “Carolina Comeback” season, following five local families rebuilding after Helene. This week, hosts came back for a special episode, taking families to Village Artists Market to decorate their homes with goods made by artists displaced by the storm. Watch on PBS or The Roku Channel.
Show
If you like local horror podcast Palimpsest, you’re going to love this live episode. Palimpsest’s Gothic Cabaret is this Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., where creators Jamieson Ridenhour and Hayley Heninger will perform an audio drama, followed by readings of a new YA fantasy novel and a new dark fairytale.
Ranked
The good news: WalletHub named Asheville one of the best small cities for baseball fans based on the performance of the Asheville Tourists, season ticket prices, and fan engagement. The bad news: We’re 180 days from the first spring home game. At least we’ll return to a renovated McCormick Field — check out the renderings.
Outdoors
Set your eyes to the skies. Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN can be seen in the night sky, growing even brighter in early November. Don’t miss your chance, because Comet Lemmon won’t be seen for another 1,000+ years. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Announced
With gusty winds and low humidity in the forecast, the Buncombe County Fire Marshal is discouraging open burning through Sunday, Oct. 26. To keep everyone protected, read up on rules + best practices when it comes to burning and fire safety. Reminder: open burning is prohibited within Asheville city limits.
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City
New office leads long-term recovery
The new office will focus on long-term recovery projects. | Photo via Buncombe County
At its Tuesday, Oct. 21 meeting, Buncombe County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for several disaster-related projects. Moreover, the amendment also created a Helene Recovery Office dedicated to putting the county’s Helene Recovery Plan into action, overseeing disaster contracts, and working with external partners like FEMA.
The office will be led by a recovery officer, managing five grant-funded positions: two fiscal analysts and three project managers. Be on the lookout for job listings on Buncombe County’s website.
The amendment increases the budget by $14,001,245, with project funding primarily sourced through FEMA reimbursement, although full payouts could take years.
Beyond establishment of the office, the money will be allocated for specific projects as follows:
Landslide remediation - $10,296,428
Repairs for radio tower roads - $1,324,343
Owen Park restoration - $1,807,912
Additional parks projects - $572,562
The Buy
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In more Spicewalla news, the brand is celebrating the release of its new olive oil with a special dinner at Mother on Sunday, Nov. 16. Expect a fabulous five-course dinner from Meherwan Irani and the Mother team with wine pairings included. Plus, your $150 ticket gets you a bottle of Spicewalla’s olive oil and a loaf of Mother’s bread and Umbrian family recipes to take home.
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