Day: February 26, 2013
A third place: Allgood Coffee opens in Weaverville
Photo by Max Cooper Some buildings are a collection of rooms; others, even when they’re empty, are places (or perhaps Places with a capital P). Allgood Coffee, which opened Monday, Feb. 25, in Weaverville, benefits from a building that brings personality to the business. The former site of the fire department, between Jack of Hearts … Read more
Flour and Clay: Yuzu Patisserie brings artisan baked goods to the River Arts District
Photo by Max Cooper As Cynthia Pierce rolls out a piecrust in her kitchen, she often looks up to see her husband, potter Akira Satake, engaged in a similar motion. “There's a lot of echoes between what he does and what I do,” she says. “A lot of times, I'll be rolling out pie dough, … Read more
Outside the box: Smash Box food truck forges new territory
Photo by Max Cooper No matter where she works, former English teacher Ashley Teran makes creativity a priority. “I was known as the crazy, creative teacher,” she says, recalling the giant papier-mache trees and other decorations she built to inspire her students. Now, as a food truck owner, she hopes her spirit of invention will … Read more
Changes at Pisgah Brewing: The new/old co-owner is back in town and back in charge
Photo by Max Cooper Three years ago, Dave Quinn, co-founder and co-owner of Pisgah Brewing Company, bought a shuttle bus. He converted it into a camper and headed to California. “I had never been out West,” said Quinn. “I took my dog and a copy of Travels with Charley: In Search of America. My mom … Read more
Wear it well: Old North, Vintage Moon Modern and Ship to Shore share big apparel news
Flannel-wearers and wine drinkers alike can find durable, stylish menswear at Old North. Photo by Max Cooper It’s always exciting when a new, independently owned business opens in Asheville. Especially when it involves jewelry, or rustically cool boots, or luxe dresses, or crisp new denim. Three boutiques, between them featuring all of these, are changing … Read more
State of the Arts: Henco turns its window into a mini-gallery
Ad buster: Henco will complement its poster displays with a monthly, one-window exhibit. Window perception New work is going in Henco Reprographic’s window at 54 Broadway St. It’s neither word- nor ad-based. The print shop’s storefront typically functions as a de facto bulletin board for local events. Henco rotates the posters and announcements for bands, … Read more
Bonus fun stuff that’s happening
Happiness is a warm… The debate over gun control moves to the canvas with The Gun Show, featuring works by Connie Bostic, on display at Flood Gallery through the month of March. Opening reception Saturday, March 2 from 6-9 p.m. Neighbors to the North: Canadian powerhouse Leahy will bring music and dance to Diana Wortham … Read more
Clubland photos
Underlying urgency: Total War makes melodic indie rock with an inescapable sense of movement, reminiscent of bands like Cursive (thanks to frontman Jeremy Rose's gruff and affective baritone). The local trio plays Emerald Lounge on Friday, March 1. If it ain't broke: Chelsea Light Moving, the latest project of Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, continues the … Read more
