Scott Pyatt, owner of Catawba Valley Brewing, is scoping out Asheville real estate in search of a second home for his brewery in Morganton. The expansion will serve as a distribution center, tasting room and small-batch brewery. “I want to open up a boutique brewery doing nothing but really interesting, super-cool beers,” he says. Pyatt … Read more
A note to the women who expressed their outrage at breast-exposure inequality at the Pack Square topless event: I appreciate that you felt you were asserting your right as women to bare your chests in a demonstration for equal nipple opportunity, but this comes across as exhibitionism rather than protest. While it may fire up … Read more
The owners of the Wedge building confirm that the iconic River Arts District space will house a restaurant next year. The group of investors, who purchased the building in June, plan to convert the studio formerly occupied by artist Ben Betsalel on the loading-dock side of the building into a small eatery (about 1,700 square … Read more
The French Broad Vignerons made their group official last month. They became incorporated prior to judging the Asheville Wine and Food Festival's Amateur Wine Maker Competition. Traditionally, a vigneron both grows grapes and makes wine, combining the roles of a viticulturist (grape cultivator) and an oenologist (wine maker). While some of the French Broad Vignerons … Read more
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall briefly lit up Haywood Road last week as the owners tested out the historic theater's marquee. Surrounded by cheerful red and yellow lighting, the message read, “Coming soon. Apply in person.” Scott Woody and his family, who have owned the building since 1998 and collaborated on its restoration, will meet … Read more
A personal note of thanks is due the Mountain Xpress. I was running downtown this morning with my birddog, Pepper. I thought we had covered the morning rituals but Pepper decided that right in front of the courthouse was a good place to remind me I was wrong. Unfortunately I had forgotten my handy-dandy plastic … Read more
I found your Aug. 29 Molton cartoon of commissioner Carol Peterson to be in poor taste and very insulting. The same folks who pride themselves on their "tolerance" sure seem to have no problem discriminating against folks who disagree with their views. To many of us it reveals how hateful many "progressives" really can be. … Read more
As of Aug. 30, the deal is official: grass-fed burgers will make a home in the Leader Building. Atlanta-based Farm Burger is moving to the Leader Building at 10 Patton Ave., next to Salsa’s. The building will need to be renovated, and the restaurant could open next spring, says co-owner George Frangos. Farm Burger and … Read more
Come learn about the medicinal and edible plants growing in the sidewalks, gardens, and wild lots of downtown West Asheville! This event will be happening Saturday, September 8th from 11:30 to 1:00, rain or shine. It will start at the Center for Holistic Medicine which is located at 779 Haywood Road in the heart of … Read more
