Why does "Clabber Girl" always pop into my head when I think about Early Girl Eatery? It's always been this way and I can't seem to shake it.Making it a point to think about tomatoes instead, Early Girl tomatoes, is my hoped for cure. After all, it's what Early Girl Eatery's name and logo feature.Tucked away on Asheville's historic Wall Street, Early Girl Eatery welcomes you with twin bay windows full of red and white objects d'art such as a stand mixer that looks like the one my mom got as a … [Read more...]
Get Back to Square 1!
Update 4:30PM: Just found out that Sq 1 Bistro is phasing in their new Spring menu beginning tomorrow, Friday March 5th, through the weekend! If your appetite is whetted after reading this review, stop in and be one of the first to check out their new fare. Chefs are thinking about their new Spring menus right about now. Hard to believe since we've just had our fifth snowstorm!! Way overdue, this review wanted writing so you'd still have time to try some of these dishes from Square 1 Bistro's … [Read more...]
Dinner With Your Farmers @ Laurey's Thurs 11/19
Laurey's sent out this announcement about their next Farmers Dinner:"This coming Thursday, November 19th, our Farmers dinners continue at 7:00PM.This round we will be joined by apple farmers, goat cheese makers, and a salmon fisherman. All three will be here, dining with you on food that they either grew, made or caught.You'll get time to hear their stories. We call them "Dinner and Conversation" because you'll probably sit with people who will, probably, become your new friends and, I'll bet, … [Read more...]
Edible Eye Candy
West First Wood-Fired Pizza, please don't ever go away!Below is a half order of WF's House Salad ($4.50), made with "roasted pistachios, sundried cherries, creamy goat cheese and their house balsamic vinaigrette on organic mixed greens."Ever had a Shrimp Pizza? Try West First's version. All their pizza crusts are hand-made with organic wheat and are topped with freshly-grated Romano cheese. The pizza pictured here is "Personal" sized at 9" (approx $6.50) and is layered with pesto, feta, fresh … [Read more...]
Asheville Restaurants Celebrate Local Harvest With Tomato Walk 8/20
It’s local tomato season. Run away from work, head to downtown Asheville and visit your favorite independent restaurants for tomato tastings, tomato cocktails, tomato entrees, and more during Asheville Tomato Walk.The Asheville Tomato Walk, an evening organized by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) in partnership with Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), will take place Thursday, August 20 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m., then settle in for dinner.“A wide … [Read more...]
Farmer's Dinner @ Laurey's 8/13
Laurey's has three farmers: Paul Litman (pictured below at Weaverville Market), Wayne Uffleman (pictured below with his chickens), and the folks from Wake Robin Bread who will be joining you for a dinner that will include foods that these farmers grew or produced.Here's the menu:Local, Artisanal Cheeses from our areaWayne's Grits, served with Fresh North Carolina Shrimp (um, that'd be "Shrimp and Grits").Paul's produce (He's growing beans and kale and eggplant and basil and tomatoes and okra and … [Read more...]
Meet Local Farmers @ Weaverville Ingles 8/8
Wal-Mart and Ingles have been supporting local farmers and suppliers by buying local, but Ingles is taking it a step further. The Weaverville Ingles Market will host a special event with farmer appearances, food samples, and kids activities on Saturday, August 8th. The event, at 140 Weaver Blvd., will run from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is organizing the farmer appearances, “to help people connect with the farmers who are growing their food right … [Read more...]
Special – Appalachian Sustainable Brunch Buffet at Season's
Season’s Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn in Flat Rock is celebrating the local bounty of fresh, organic food by offering an Appalachian Sustainable Brunch Buffet, featuring local and organic fare, on Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Highland Lake Inn has a long history of dedication to protecting and preserving the environment. The restaurant’s organic garden, when in season, provides the freshest vegetables and herbs for the chefs to incorporate into their creative … [Read more...]
Asheville Wine & Food Festival – Update
Press Release:Wine, Food, Music: An Evening by the River!!!Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 4 - 7 pmTickets only $10Pre-order your Tickets Here or purchase at the eventWineriesRaffaldini Vineyards Round Peak Vineyards Raintree CellarsRagApple Lassie Vineyards Lake James Cellars Mutual DistributorsWeinhausFoodSunburst Trout Company Dillingham Family Farm Hominy Valley FarmMusicThe Buckerettes H Hanson Sabrina The Judas HorseSponsorsWNC Magazine Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project … [Read more...]
