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Grub Scout

With more than 20 years of experience in restaurants, bars, coffee shops and wine distribution, Grub Scout has worked in nearly every corner of the local food and beverage industry. Now, in a new role outside the service industry, Scout offers unfiltered takes on dining in Asheville and across Western North Carolina. Free from personal ties, Scout says anonymity is the secret ingredient behind each candid review. With no allegiances, just appetite, the goal is simple: to serve up straight talk and keep readers coming back for more.

Food & Drink
8 months ago
Fork & Dagger: 828 Family Pizzeria serves slices of heaven in Asheville

Locals still call it Marco’s, and for good reason — this beloved Asheville spot has served up pizza, comfort food and local brews with timeless appeal since 1994

Food & Drink
8 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Asheville’s Bone & Broth might be losing its edge — here’s why

Warm ambiance, expert cocktails and beautiful broths set high expectations — yet over-eager service and uneven seasoning temper the magic

Food & Drink
9 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Small food truck delivers big, soulful flavors

Cassia, an Asian fusion food truck at Cellarest Beer Project in Asheville, is a must-try

Food & Drink
9 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Southern comfort finds modern home at Regina’s Westside

From perfectly peppered gravy to mezcal margaritas, this West Asheville newcomer honors diner roots with a fresh twist

The Hole-E Swiss -- a brisket burger topped with Swiss cheese, portobello and button mushrooms, caramelized onions and arugula -- was exceptional.
Food & Drink
9 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Juicy Lucy’s still a must-visit Asheville staple

Brisket burgers, fried green tomatoes and an adult milkshake menu make this spot stand out among local favorites

Food & Drink
9 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Luminosa offers Italian perfection on Battery Park

From flawless cocktails to lemon pizza and a vibe straight out of 1960s Manhattan, this gem in Asheville’s Flatiron Building delivers sophistication without pretension

Mushroom Swiss Burger with sweet potato fries
Food & Drink
9 months ago
Fork & Dagger: The Madness brings clever hybrid cuisine to North Asheville

After some early growing pains, this sushi-and-burger spot has hit its stride — offering inventive cocktails, playful bento boxes and a lively atmosphere

The Black Bird salmon
Food & Drink
10 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Blackbird charms with cocktails, falters on the plate

While the drinks, bone marrow and desserts delight, muddled entrees and heavy sauces leave this Biltmore Avenue spot grounded

The tampiquena steak was more of a platter than a dish.
Food & Drink
10 months ago
Fork & Dagger: La Rumba delivers a coastal Mexican experience

Asheville restaurant blends Spanish, African and Caribbean influences into vibrant Mexican dishes

The North Asheville burger, a side of poutine (gravy and brisket over French fries with pickled onion) and a ribeye sandwich, which contained shaved ribeye, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, onions, white cheddar and horseradish crema on a brioche bun.
Business
10 months ago
Fork & Dagger: A saltless disaster at Rye Knot

From gummy shrimp to sad pork belly, this Merrimon Avenue eatery serves up confusion