August was a busy month here at AVLtoday – We looked back on memories of Asheville past, visited the hottest spots on the West Asheville, went on some first dates, and (of course) tried a loooot of ice cream.🍦
Can we also give a big round of applause to the local businesses who made the Inc. 5000 list? In just 3 days, our piece on these WNC companies rocketed to our number one most-read article with over 5,000 views. 🤩We love that our readers are excited about our local economy.
So, in case you’ve been busy squeezing in last-minute summer vacations and/or preparing for the start of the school year, we’re revisiting our top five stories from this month.
And as always, if you like what you read, share it with a friend. Because sharing is caring.
- 10 fastest-growing companies in Asheville: The Inc 5000. Which private WNC companies are experiencing the most dramatic growth in revenue? These local businesses are officially killin’ it. 💸
- 24-hour guide to West Asheville. Where to eat breakfast, lunch + dinner, plus shopping, nightlife + more in “Best Asheville.”
- Stu’s top 10 ice cream recommendations in Asheville. From ice cream sandwiches to mochi (plus Stu’s tips on buying the best ice cream from your nearest grocery store). 🍨
- You know you’re from Asheville if…. Do you remember cruising Patton, coffee + crumb cake at Beanstreet’s, catching a show at Be Here Now, or eating at Stone Soup? Peek into Asheville’s past and relive earlier times from the city (even if you didn’t grow up here).
- 7 tried + true first dates in AVL. We let you in on how to have the best first date ever in town. Bonus: Where to go for your second date (if this one goes well). 🌹
If you’ve just joined team AVLtoday, we’re so happy you’re here. And for our long-time fans, thanks for continuing to kick off your days with us.
I’m really excited for what’s on the horizon this September, like this Sunday’s LAAF music + arts festival on Lexington Ave., the Goombay Festival on Sept. 7 + 8, Asheville FM’s ninth birthday party on Sept. 13, and, of course, the Mountain State Fair (stay tuned for a guide to that next week).🎢
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Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, September. 🎉
