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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants + bars in Asheville
Dining in Asheville is always a fresh experience with new restaurants + bars popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 17, 2025 03:06 PM
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Staff
String lights hand above a darkened bar with red light. Five patrons and a bartender are silhouettes.
Business
Closed Asheville businesses you miss most
The Land of the Sky sees its fair share of business closures and subsequent takeovers — and there are plenty of spots you’re still dreaming of.
March 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
People working on the outdoor patio at Dobra Tea West.
Business
Great spots to work outside in Asheville
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
March 21, 2024
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STAFF
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Food
What’s new and coming soon in Asheville’s beverage scene
Find a brand new spot to try out for your next happy hour.
March 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
Recording studio equipment board and speakers at Echo Mountain Recording.
Business
Echo Mountain Recording announces a new studio destination
The recording retreat will be situated on 68 acres, just north of downtown Asheville.
March 14, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Rows of cards, books, and souveniers along shelves and standing tables. Then, a person stands in front of a different set of laden shelves, browsing mugs.
Sponsored
This new gift shop is a kaleidoscope of charming curiosities
Find your new favorite item at delighted, a little shop of color + whimsy featuring goods you won’t find anywhere else.
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Molly Cook of Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates stands in her home kitchen.
Food
Sweet talk with Molly Cook of Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates
The local chef comes from a long line of chocolatiers — and she + her husband, John, are continuing the confectionery tradition.
March 6, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A large crowd gathers in The Mule, some sitting and some standing, while networking.
Business
Education and connection at AVLmeetup
Led by three local real estate professionals, the group is sharing industry expertise and working to change the networking game.
February 27, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Evan Boose, head brewer at Nine Mile Brewery, stands behind the bar. Four glasses of different colored beers and a jug sit on the bar.
Food
Big things are brewing at Nine Mile
The Caribbean fusion restaurant announced its foray into the world of craft beer with the launch of Nine Mile Brewing in Montford.
February 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Elijah stands behind the bar with cereal and toppings on the table in front of him.
Small Business
Chill Cereal Bar dishes on its hopes for the future
After launching their business in 2019, high school junior Elijah Cox and his mother are ready to take things to the next level.
January 31, 2024
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Grace Powers
The two owners of Flow at Foundy posing outside the building with a red and pink flower mural painted on the wall.
Wellness
Flow at Foundy plans to bring fitness-focused yoga to the River Arts District
The studio plans to turn up the heat with hot yoga and core + cardio classes.
January 23, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City announces partnership for new downtown entertainment venue
The City of Asheville has partnered with a UK-based entertainment company to begin initial phases of developing a public-private arts facility.
August 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Sugar & Snow Gelato is coming back to the RAD
The shop announced it will reopen this November inside The Wyre in the upper RAD. Did we mention there will be dessert pizza?
August 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
‘Tis the apple-picking season in Asheville
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, local apples taste better when they’re picked fresh.
August 26, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Sports
Where to watch sports in Asheville
Hit up these bars + restaurants to see the upsets on the big screen.
August 26, 2025
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Grace Powers
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History
Two local restaurants earn grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village and Zadie’s Market in Marshall received $50,000 grants through the trust’s Backing Historical Small Restaurants program.
August 25, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Welcome Marquee back to the RAD during its grand opening celebration
The art market is throwing “Take II,” a bash celebrating its return to the River Arts District nearly a year after Helene.
August 21, 2025
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Grace Powers
RAD Rendezvous
Arts
Explore 30+ artist spaces at RAD Rendezvous
The warehouse next to The Radical Hotel has been transformed into a gallery and workspace.
August 21, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Commemorating the 1925 Asheville Sessions with a four-day music and history showcase
In early November, the historic and influential Asheville Sessions are getting a citywide centennial celebration, with panels and performances from artists including River Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show.
August 19, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville hosts US Open Family Day
The whole fam can explore a love for the game with the brand new event from the US Open.
August 18, 2025
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Grace Powers