Ahhh, Super Bowl Sunday. No matter the team you’re rooting for, there’s one thing that everyone can agree to celebrate — the food.
This Sunday, we’re issuing you a game day challenge: Go local with your dish to pass. We’ve created a list of products made right here in the 828 that will look good on your plate.
But first, a few quick facts to impress your squad:
- This year is Super Bowl LIX (59), with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles facing off
- When | Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
- Where | New Orleans at Caesars Superdom
- Halftime show | Kendrick Lamar + SZA
- Where to stream | Fox Carolina, Fubo, Tubi, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV
Heat it up
Firewalker Hot Sauce
The original hot sauce is offered at grocery stores and specialty shops, as well as over 100 restaurants in the area. Feeling daring? Try the heat-forward Running with the Reaper.
O’Yeah! Hot Sauce
Made and bottled here in Asheville, this company’s sweet, sour, spicy, salty, and savory hot sauce is made with 24 ingredients (including eight spices). Find it at Ingles, West Village Market, Early Girl Eatery + French Broad Food Co-op.
Pass the snacks
Munki Food Company
We can’t stop eating these specialty granola and assorted nuts snack bags. Find them at Ingles, Whole Foods, Earth Fare + more. Pro Tip: We love the Curry House Plant-Based Trailmix, which includes dry-roasted almonds + papaya with curry spices.
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn
This artisanal popcorn company has made some big waves. You can grab a bag (or seven, we won’t judge) at locations around town. Pro Tip: Definitely spring for the Asheville Mix, a sweet-salty combo of caramel and white cheddar flavors.
Create the perfect spread
Asheville Charcuterie Co., 25 Page Ave., Ste. 102
Leave the prep to someone else and grab pre-made charcuterie boards, bread boxes, or crudite platters. The “It’s a Party” platter can feed up to 25, for those throwing a big party this weekend.
Looking Glass Creamery, 59 Noble Rd., Fairview + 115 Harmon Dairy Ln., Columbus
This small family farm makes cheese and caramel perfect for your spread. Check out the farm + shop in Columbus, the cheese shop in Fairview, or find them at grocery stores around town.
South Slope Cheese Co., 11 Southside Ave.
Shop from over 90 cheese varieties, along with wine and charcuterie to go. Pro Tip: Pick up a homemade spread, like chili orange or French onion with rosemary.
Head to Chop Shop Butchery this week for buffalo chicken dip, wings, and more.
Photo by Dianna Rigell, @diannarigellcooks
Meat the main course
Chop Shop Butchery, 100 Charlotte St.
This whole animal butcher shop offers local, natural, and custom meats. Bonus: This week, the butchery will feature buffalo chicken dip, chorizo queso dip, brined chicken wings, and Philly cheese steak sausage.
Foothills Butcher Shop, 111 Black Mountain Ave., Black Mountain
The spot offers game day meats like burgers + hot dogs, bacon, pickles, and more. The butcher shop is closed Sunday through Wednesday, so plan accordingly.
Hickory Nut Gap, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview
Head to this spot for grass-fed beef or pasture-raised pork and chicken. Get it straight from the source at the farm store, or find it in local grocery stores + specialty shops.
Creekside Taphouse, 8 Beverly Rd.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 is your last chance to pre-order wings for the Big Game at this local taphouse.
Plant-based plates
Smiling Hara Tempeh
This Barnardsville-based company makes soy-based tempeh and hempeh in flavors like smoked salt + pepper steak, Asian miso ginger, and (our favorite) raspberry habanero BBQ. Find their products in restaurants and grocery stores across WNC.
Darë Vegan Cheese
Make your charcuterie board all-inclusive with these vegan cheeses + spreads. Grab Darë’s goodies at Whole Foods, Earth Fare, and Harris Teeter or order online. Bonus: Check out this vegan seven-layer dip recipe that uses Darë products.
Carbo-loading
Annie’s Bakery
Annie’s wholesale bakery crafts artisan bread the old-world way. Breads are fermented for 48-72 hours and include ingredients like stone-milled wheat and blackstrap molasses. Find it at area groceries and restaurants.
The Rabbit Hole, 9 State St.
Grab fresh baked goods like whole loaves, savory scones, peach pound cake, and moon pie cookies. It’s the sister bakery to Sunny Point Cafe, so you’ll find the restaurant’s jams, jellies, and hot sauce available as well.
Drinks
If you live in Asheville, chances are you know your craft beer preferences at this point.
If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic options, check out our mocktail guide or stock up on local alcohol-free sips like Buchi Kombucha + Devil’s Foot soda.
