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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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Celebrate Diwali at Chai Pani with specialty dishes and dazzling decor
Light and goodness will be on the menu, along with traditional food and drink and specials, at this award-winning street food cafe.
October 20, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Arts
You can now find Asheville artist Hannah Bunzey’s design on PBR cans nationwide
Bunzey is one of 10 artists to win this year’s national PBR Art Can Contest.
October 18, 2022
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Laura Hackett
City
The city proclaims October as Asheville Sister Cities Month
Celebrate Asheville’s seven international sisters, which span from Dunkeld & Birnam, Scotland to Saumur, France.
October 10, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Food
Shellebrate NC Oyster Week in Asheville, NC
NC Oyster Week runs Oct.10-16. Celebrate at these local oyster spots, with guidance from Chef Will Cisa on how best to enjoy them.
October 10, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Food
The haunted history of Zambra in Asheville, NC
Most employees won’t go down to the wine cellar alone, and with all the paranormal activity that’s been reported, we don’t blame them.
October 6, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Laura Hackett
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