North Asheville’s new Vietnamese spot hits the mark on convenience and price — even if the flavors don’t quite transport you
In acknowledgment of the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western North Carolina, Asheville craft soda company Devil’s Foot Beverage has united with the Charlotte-based NoDa Brewing Company to produce a new sparkling water in support of a local nonprofit.
On Sept. 22, 2025, Devil’s Foot Sparkling Blackberry Blueberry Lemonade will be available at Bear’s BBQ, The Mule and distributors across N.C., South Carolina and Tennessee. A portion of the proceeds will go to Linked4Life, a mental health benefit for Asheville food and drink workers.
Goombay Festival, an annual celebration of Black culture through music, storytelling, art, food, film and more, returns this weekend to downtown Asheville after last year’s event was cancelled by Hurricane Helene.
Food, drink and design weave together memories of Asheville’s dining legacy in a fresh start on Depot Street
Looking for weekend plans? We have you covered. From Goombay Festival to a Puppy Palooza, there is no shortage of things to do in the 828 this weekend. Read more in our guide.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina, a local brick-oven pizza kitchen and cocktail bar overlooking downtown Asheville, will host a community fundraiser for BeLoved Asheville later this month.
Asheville Dispensary & Plant Bar, a local cannabis dispensary and coffee, tea and zero-proof cocktail bar, will open NightShade, a new non-alcoholic bar and lounge, later this month in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.
Hendersonville dressed in their apple-themed best for the 79th annual NC Apple Festival. Check out our photo gallery from the downtown event.
Four-day event features street fair, parade, live music, and family activities celebrating local apple heritage