Time flies when you’re having fun, Asheville. And boy did we have fun in 2021. So far this year, we’ve sent a total of 253 newsletters and posted 700+ posts on social media with the goal of keeping our community informed, activated + engaged.
But before we pop any bottles, let’s look back on your favorite stories from 2021 and take a moment of appreciation for all the readers and members of the community that made this year so spectacular.
1. The deets on Delta-8, aka ‘marijuana lite,’ in Asheville
- July 20, 25,731 views
- Delta-8, which is legal and available in Asheville, is a cannabinoid with side effects similar to THC, albeit much less potent.
2. 44 businesses that have closed, opened, and are coming soon
- May 26, 13,439 views
- This year, we bid adieu to some AVL faves, but also got to wave hello to a slew of new shops, restaurants + hangouts. Here’s a look back at what came and went in 2021.
3. Asheville named the No. 15 city in the US
- Sept. 24, 9,989 views
- Travel & Leisure ranked AVL #15 on its annual list of the best cities in the US –– but in our hearts, it’s #1.
4. 83 patios to visit this spring
- March 8, 8,672 views
- Your favorite, comprehensive list of patios to hit up when the temps start rising once again.
5. The absolute best french fries in Asheville
- July 13, 6,960 views
- Whether they’re dipped in ketchup or covered in kimchi, we’ve got all the need-to-know details about Asheville’s french fry scene.
6. Little Chango opens in South Slope
- Nov. 15, 6,832 views
- A spectacular slice of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Hispanic culture arrived in Asheville’s South Slope this fall in the form of a tiny, vibrant yellow eatery, and Coxe Ave. hasn’t been the same since.
