Flat Rock Wine Shoppe/Back Room Moving to Hendersonville’s Main St!

Flat Rock Wine Shoppe

FINALLY! The secret's out!! Owners of Flat Rock Wine Shoppe and The Back Roomjust announced they're moving to Hendersonville's Main Street. They've been busily getting the interior ready at the old Expressions location, 114 N Main St., Hendersonville (across from the Historic Court House) for a while now, but wouldn't officially confirm the move. The Carolina Epicurean has known this was in the works for months, but decided to respect their wish not to go public. Today, Tuesday 9/28, … [Read more...]

Books, Wine, Friends and Cozy Spaces

Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar is is a two-story affair. Flanked by shaded outdoor seating, is part one - their street-level main entrance. Sigh as you step inside, taking in cozy seating areas surrounded by books, books and more books. Straight ahead is their designed-to-foster-conversation wine bar. Sweet Tooth and I were out for a day of exploration in Asheville, and Battery Park was our first stop. Parking ourselves at the bar, we experienced … [Read more...]

Host Your Own Wine Tasting with a Certified Sommelier!

From Kimberlee Young of Travels In Wine Tastings:"Derek and I have added a new side of our business that we are excited to tell you about! We are now starting to offer in-home wine tastings, where we come to you. For just $59.00, you can entertain and impress your friends, family and clients with a wine tasting party. What we offer is Five limited production wines valued at $120 for you and your guests to experience, all for just $59.00! (plus tax, shipping included) The five bottles will serve … [Read more...]

Wine About Accounting Class @ Hops & Vines

Monday, March 29th from 6-8pm, Julie Duriga, CPA is teaching an innovative “Wine About Accounting – How Do I Pay Myself?” class in conjunction with Kimberlee Young of Hops & Vines.In their endeavors to take the pretentiousness out of accounting and wine tasting, Julie and Kimberlee's class will combine wine tasting with an interactive, entertaining lesson about accounting for small businesses.The class includes a flight of wine that will stimulate your love for your … [Read more...]

Never Blue Malbec Dinner

Never Blue is hosting a Malbec Dinner on Saturday, March 20 at 6:00PM. Cost is $36 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call 828-693-4646 for reservations. Never Blue 119 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792-5083 (828) 693-4646 … [Read more...]

Wine & Food Pairing Made Simple Class

Hops and Vines is offering a "Wine and Food Pairing Made Simple" class on Tuesday, March 16, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.This class takes a cause and effect look at how food interacts and changes the flavor of wine. In class you will sample elements that represent the five basic food tastes: sweet, sour, salt, bitter and umami (savoriness), and follow it with a taste of wine. After learning some basic food and wine pairing principals, you will be able to predict how the wine will change when tasting it … [Read more...]

Discounts from Flat Rock Wine Shoppe!

The Flat Rock Wine Shoppe and Back Room is hosting a Wine Tasting on Friday March 5th from 5-7pm. Learn about wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Featured will be both whites and reds that are easy on the budget, yet interesting on the palate. Live music by Ellen Trnka, and hors d'ouevres by the Back Room's talented Chef Ally. Please call 828-697-6828 for more information.For those of you who have been with the Wine Shoppe from the early days, you'll remember that they are a private club. They are … [Read more...]

Bordeaux Wine Dinner @ Inn on Church Street

Thursday, February 25th at 6:00PM, the Inn on Church Street is offering a 5 Course Bordeaux Wine Dinner.Call for food and wine menu.Cost: $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call 828-693-3258 for reservations.Inn on Church Street201 3rd Avenue WestHendersonville, NC 28739-4307(828) 693-3258 … [Read more...]

2010 @ Flat Rock Wine Shoppe

Happy New Year!!!We are excited about the new year, and hope yours is off to a great start!This weeks music in The Back RoomThis month we continue with Pasta Wednesdays, with your choice of pasta for just $10.00Tuesday and Wednesdays we have music perfect for dining.Late night starting at 9:30pm on Wednesday we do an open mic jam with deep drink discounts!Friday January 22 we have a Wine Tasting starting at 5:00pmTuesday January 26 we have a French Wine Dinner starting at 5:30pm (reservations … [Read more...]

Holiday Wine & Food Gala @ Blue Water Seafood 12/7

Blue Water Seafood and Wine Cellar presents a Holiday Wine and Food Gala on December 7 from 6PM till 8PM.Their Chefs will prepare some small plate items to enjoy while guests sample wines from six different wine distributors. Guests will be treated to more than twenty five wines from around the world, including some fine Champagne thrown in!Holiday food and wine gifts will be offered for purchase along with gift cards, Blue Baggers Club bags and memberships, cedar plank packages, and more! … [Read more...]