Q: The French Broad: September's Row 11/Gonzalez Byass Wine Dinner

The French Broad (https://thefrenchbroad.net/) September’s Row 11/Gonzalez Byass Wine Dinner Wednesday, September 25th @ 6:30 pm The Menu Amuse Bouche fig and tallegio, wrapped in country ham and grilled Wine Pairing: Gonzalez Byass La Copa Vermouth First Course Crudo of Tuna Wine Pairing: Magician White Blend Second Course Porchetta with local heirloom tomato panzanella Wine Pairing: Riddler Red Blend Intermezzo Ginger and Pear Sorbet Third Course Lamb Osso Buco with herb couscous and red wine jus Wine Pairing: Row 11 Russian River Pinot Noir Dessert Bleu Cheese “Cheesecake” with prailine crust and sherry reduction Wine Pairing: Gonzalez Byass Nectar Sherry ————————— The cost for this event is $75, not inclusive of tax or gratuity. Reservations are required by Sept. 24th. To make a reservation for this event, please email tfbhendersonville@gmail.com or call 828-595-9797. The French Broad 342 N Main St Hendersonville, NC 28792

Question 1

Say Cheese! WNC Cheese Trail Events and Announcements

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Blues Cheese Festival Saturday, October 19
with Mac Arnold and the WNC Cheese Trail
125 South Main Street, Hendersonville NC
The WNC Cheese Trail is happy to partner with the Center for Arts and Inspiration for an afternoon and evening of fantastic music by blues legend Mac Arnold. What goes better with the blues than cheese? The WNC Cheese Trail will be in the lobby with cheese for sample and purchase along with wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Some of the creameries represented will be Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery, English Farmstead Cheese, Round Mountain Creamery and Yellow Branch Farm. 10% of each ticket sale goes to the WNC Cheese Trail so come on out for blues and cheese!
More Information and Ticket Purchase
WNC Cheese Trail Open House November 10
Fairview & Black Mountain
Now&#8217;s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour of a couple of our creameries and visit some of our associate members along the Trail. Join us on Sunday November 10th.
Cost is $10/person and includes 2 creamery tasting tours. See below to plan your visit.
Purchase Tickets In Advance Online (+$1.26 service fee)
Creamery Tasting Tours Nov 10
Purchase tickets at first creamery
($10/person includes both creameries).
You&#8217;ll be given a wrist band for your visit to your second creamery.
11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Round Mountain Creamery Tasting Tour
Visit the facilities to learn more about this Grade A Goat Dairy: Grade A designation, the animals, cheese making process from milking to retail. You&#8217;ll end your tour with a tasting that includes different goat-milk cheeses made at Round Mountain Creamery.
12:30 or 3:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery
Tasting Tour and Glass Blowing. During your visit you&#8217;ll learn about the cheese making process from unloading the milk tank to aging cheese in the cave. Victor, the owner of Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery and Fruit of the Fire glass blowing, will be on hand to answer questions about both art forms &#8211; glass blowing and cheese making!
Your tour will end with a cheese board of cow-milk cheese made at Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery.
Click HERE for suggested itineraries & maps
Visit Our Associate Members Along the Trail
Hours and Information for Sunday, November 10
Hickory Nut Gap Farm 10 am &#8211; 6 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm is a family fun stop along the Trail. Stroll out to see the animals and visit the farm store open from 10 &#8211; 6 p.m. Lunch menu 11 &#8211; 4 pm. with Sunday Brunch starting at 10 a.m. Fall Festival activities (dependent on the weather) include hay rides, kiddie carts, bouncy house, meadow maze, scavenger hunt and more for $10 admission (4 yrs & under free). Nov 10 Farm Tour at 2:30 p.m. with advance purchase tickets ($12/person). Call the farm store to reserve your spot &#8211; (828)628-1027.
Looking Glass Creamery 11 am &#8211; 5 pm
A shining star along the WNC Cheese Trail, Looking Glass Creamery would love to have visitors during their normal hours of operation. Stop by the shop to relax in the garden with wine and cheese and to say hi to Goat Ambassadors Vivian and Tess. They love visitors. Cheese Plate service stops at 4 p.m. but the shop remains open until 5 p.m.
Turgua Brewing 1 pm &#8211; 6 pm
Turgua Brewing is an out of the way favorite and a perfect stop for a rest while out on the Trail. Valley of the Birds has made its home in Fairview at the end of a gravel road. Come to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting and their delicious beers and cider on tap. Be sure to say hi to Phil the head brewer when you arrive. Check their FB page to see who else might be at the brewery on Nov 10 serving up food or playing music.

The WNC Cheese Trail Board of Directors
The board of directors invites the community to apply for two open board positions that will begin January 2020. We have two board positions opening on January 1 and we invite you to consider becoming a board member. We are seeking a secretary and a treasurer.
Please contact Katie Moore for more information: katie@csasheville.com or (828) 484-1586

Question 2

Wine Sage and Gourmet News

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Wine Sage and Gourmet (https://winesageandgourmet.com/) in Hendersonville hosts deliciously fun events and classes at very reasonable prices.
Wednesday, Oct 9th at 6PM in the Wine Cellar &#8211; Plant-Based Cooking Class in the Cellar at Wine Sage and Gourmet with Mark Zedella &#8211; Fall Harvest Favorites &#8211; cost is $50. Reservations are required. Click this link to make yours! Or call for more information!
Wednesday, October 16th at 6PM at The Henderson &#8211; Croatian Wine Dinner &#8211; Katerina Dordelman of Sour Grapes will guide us through the wines of Croatia and Slovenia. Wines have been paired with a great menu by Chef Michael. Cost is $65 plus tax and gratuity. Advance paid reservations are required. Click here and scroll down to see the full menu. Click here to make your reservations online or call the Henderson at 696-2001
Monday, October 21st at 6PM in the Wine Cellar &#8211; Cooking with the Dining Diva in the Cellar at Wine Sage and Gourmet: A Tailgate Spread. Cost is $50 per person. Click here and scroll down to see the menu! Click here to make your reservation online!

Question 3

French Broad BookBar & Kitchen: NEW concept you're gonna' love!

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The French Broad (https://www.tfbhendersonville.com/) announces their new concept: BookBar at The French Broad, an independent bookstore on Main Street in Hendersonville, NC, carrying a selection of new offerings and gently used books.
The BookBar is on the first floor. The second floor remains the &#8220;Kitchen&#8221;, serving up the regional comfort food for which they&#8217;ve become known.
The first floor BookBar offers a casual atmosphere to peruse bestsellers or a vintage classic, and cozy seating areas perfect for relaxing with friends over a glass of wine. A full coffee bar (Coffee selections available beginning Friday, Oct. 4) is complemented by pastries, desserts and light meal options.
&#8220;Enjoy a great collection of pastries and desserts, including rotating items from Gateaux bakery, cheese and charcuterie, sandwiches and more from the counter on the first floor.
Sit and stay for awhile &#8211; either curled up in one of the comfy armchairs with your newly purchased book &#8211; or with a group of friends over a glass (or bottle) of wine.&#8221;
Take a look at their website to read more about the changes, peruse the new menus, and regularly scheduled special events and entertainment.
Epicurean Note: For those of you who like to know who&#8217;s in the kitchen, French Broad&#8217;s General Manager and Executive Chef is Greg Buchanan. He has history in the area with previous gigs at Rezaz Pan Mediterranean, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, and Stable Cafe on the Biltmore Estate.
The next event at The French Broad BookBar & Kitchen:
Supper Club is Back!
Wednesday, Oct. 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
$55 per person
Celebrating
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café
by Fannie Flagg
Fried Green Tomatoes…of course
with spicy buttermilk aioli and pickled radish
&#8220;Secret&#8217;s in the Sauce&#8221;
pulled pork shoulder with buttered fava beans, crispy sweet potatoes and smoked bbq sauce
Intermezzo
sweet tea granita with candied lemon
Yard Bird
buttermilk fried chicken with rice, gravy, and coca-cola brined collard chips
Apple Dumplin&#8217;
with vanilla custard sauce
and bourbon whipped cream
Reservations are required for this event and seating is limited. To make a reservation, please call 595-9797 or email tfbhendersonville@gmail.com.
 
The French Broad BookBar & Kitchen
342 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
https://www.tfbhendersonville.com/
Restaurant Hours
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 4– 9 pm
Saturday, 12 noon – 9 pm
Sunday 12 noon &#8211; 8 pm (brunch specials served until 2 pm)
closed Monday & Tuesday
BookBar Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 9 am &#8211; 9 pm
Sunday 9 am &#8211; 8 pm

Question 4

FAA awards Millions in Infrastructure Grants to NC Airports

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.
“This significant investment in airport improvements in North Carolina will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
The following airports will receive a grant:

Asheville Regional–$5,319,909 – grant funds will be used to expand aircraft parking area, provide security enhancements and acquire snow removal equipment.
Concord-Padgett Regional–$5,161,958 – grant funds will be used to rehabilitate an aircraft parking area.
Piedmont Triad International, Greensboro–$500,000 – grant funds will be used to update Airport Master Plan Study.
Pitt-Greenville–$3,406,185 – grant funds will be used to rehabilitate and expand aircraft parking area.
North Carolina State Block, Raleigh–$2,400,000 – grant funds will be used for non-primary airport development projects.
Fayetteville Regional Airport, $15.5 million –to fund expansion of the airport terminal.
Wilmington International Airport, $3.1 million –to fund expansion of the airport terminal

The FAA will award grants to 354 airports in 44 states and two territories Micronesia and Puerto Rico. Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, construction of firefighting facilities, and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons, and terminals. The construction and equipment supported by these grants will enhance safety and capacity while promoting economic growth in the regions served by each airport.
Airport infrastructure in the United States, with 3,332 airports and 5,000 paved runways, supports our economic competitiveness and improves quality of life. According to the FAA’s most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and supports nearly 11 million jobs. Under Secretary Chao’s leadership, the Department is delivering AIP investments for the American people, who depend on reliable infrastructure.
Airports can receive a certain amount of AIP entitlement funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding.
See a complete listing of grants on their website.

Question 5

Historic Depot District Guided Walks begin in November

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The Historic Depot District and the 7th Avenue business district is growing, with several breweries, M&M Meat Market and Seafood, Sweet Thangs bakery, excellent pizza joints, a brandy bar, and more. The history of the neighborhood surrounding the avenue and the handsome historic depot is rich and delicious as well. On Saturdays in November – November 9, 16, and 23 – at 10 a.m., guided history walks will be offered. Cost is $10 per person 10 years and older. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult. Space is limited. Reservations are suggested.
Gather in the lobby of Hendersonville City Hall at the Police Dept. entrance to begin the walk. City Hall is at the corner of Fifth Avenue East and King Street. Free parking is available at the Police Dept. entrance. The walks will be about 90 minutes and will be held rain or shine.
Stroll with tour guide Mary Jo Padgett to learn about the lure of steam engines and Pullman cars at the Depot, drays, hustle, summer visitors, shoot-outs, candy stores, hotels, and more. This district was where things were happening during the Gilded Age of Hendersonville.
Visit www.maryjopadgett.com and click on Guided Walks for more information.
Private tours for groups of 8 or more can be scheduled at anytime for Guided Walks in the Historic 7th Avenue District, on Main Street, or in Oakdale Cemetery.
“The walks in Hendersonville’s historic Depot district are new this season. Locals and visitors alike may join me to celebrate and share the interesting history of this neighborhood, where many families thrived as the town blossomed each summer with crowds of tourists arriving by train,” Padgett said. “I believe that knowing our history enriches our lives today.”
Padgett served on Hendersonville City Council for eight years, is a journalist and public relations consultant, co-founder and former executive director of ECO, was associate editor at The Mother Earth News magazine, and conducts programs and guided tours in Paris, France, on the American Revolution. Her parents spent their honeymoon in the Skyland Hotel on Main Street. She grew up on a farm in Rutherford County, and has lived in a 100-year-old house in downtown Hendersonville for 38 years.
To make reservations or for more information, phone Padgett email maryjo@maryjopadgett.com. Visit www.maryjopadgett.com and click on Guided Walks for a complete schedule.

Question 6

Asheville Art Museum Announces Grand Opening!

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The Asheville Art Museum, the hub for 20th- and 21st-century American art in Western North Carolina, will open to the public on November 14. The $24+ million, state-of-the-art facility encompasses 54,000 square feet and adds 70 percent more Collection gallery space. For the first time in the Museum&#8217;s history, it has the capacity to host major traveling exhibitions from nationally recognized museums. The expansion increases its physical space and dramatically increases its role as a community center, educational resource, economic engine for WNC, and cultural concierge for the region’s residents and visitors.
EXPANSION HIGHLIGHTS
Working with local general contractor Beverly-Grant, local architecture firm ARCA Design, and New York-based architectural firm Ennead Architects, the project consisted of three main components:

The historic preservation of the Museum’s current North Wing (formerly the 1926 Pack Library) to house the new John & Robyn Horn Education Center and Frances Mulhall Achilles Art Library.
Renovation and new construction of the East Wing including two special exhibition halls (Appleby Foundation Hall and Explore Asheville Hall) and more Collection storage.
Entirely new construction of the West Wing with a stunning glass façade.

Features of the new Museum:

A rooftop sculpture terrace and Perspective Café offer gorgeous mountain views.
The Oculus, a 15-foot viewing window in the SECU Collection Hall affords unmatched immersive city views and a place for reflection.
Public art installations and programming on the Plaza.
Wells Fargo ArtPLAYce, a hands-on creative space for people of all ages.
The Windgate Foundation Atrium, a light-filled place to take in large-scale works of art.
SECU Collection Hall&#8217;s 10 new galleries

&#8220;The new Asheville Art Museum is a warm and welcoming space on a personal level,&#8221; says Executive Director Pamela L. Myers. &#8220;It&#8217;s a space designed for people to come together and be inspired in an art-filled, open environment with all the amenities to make them feel comfortable.&#8221;
OPENING EXHIBITIONS
Appalachia Now! An Interdisciplinary Survey of Contemporary Art in Southern Appalachia is the inaugural special exhibition of the newly renovated Museum. Curated by Jason Andrew, the juried exhibition features 50 artists of diverse backgrounds from the Southern Appalachian states of North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virgina. Appalachia Now! provides a regional snapshot of the art of our time—a collective survey of contemporary Southern Appalachian culture. “Asheville is going through a significant shift through the type of work that’s made and shown here—moving through and alongside an Appalachian craft background,” says Appalachia Now! artist Molly Sawyer. “It’s a reawakening of what artists can do as a community here. It’s powerful and really exciting to be a part of.” Meet four women artists tapped for the exhibition.
Intersections in American Art is the largest presentation ever drawn from the Museum’s Collection of 5,000+ works and 4,000+ architectural drawings. It celebrates the unique qualities of art from Western North Carolina, placed within the context of art from across the United States. The intersections of regional and national art are highlighted throughout the galleries, as are three specific ways of understanding the works here:

Time & Place
Experiments in Materials & Form
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Dialogue.

A grant from the Henry Luce Foundation allowed a diverse group to help reinterpret the Collection with ideas derived from Black Mountain College (1933-1957). Several of the most important artists of the 20th century taught or studied at Black Mountain College, and its legacy carries on in the work they produced later in their careers as well as of those they influenced.
Many Become One &#8211; Much like the traditional United States motto E Pluribus Unum, meaning “out of many, one,” the artists who created the works seen in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and Plaza brought many separate parts together to make a unified whole. These works offer us a variety of possibilities for how to navigate our physical world on regional, national, and global levels. Featuring works by Alex Bernstein, Wesley Clark, Ken Fandell, Maya Lin, George Peterson, Henry Richardson, and Kenneth Snelson.
Points of View: Recent Gifts to the Photography Collection &#8211; A look at the collectors who have donated and how their own interests in photography become self-evident when their gifts are displayed together.
50 Years of Western North Carolina Glass: The James D & Judith S. Moore Collection &#8211; This exhibition highlights the beauty of the Moores&#8217; collection and illustrates the depth with which they have collected certain foundational artists in the Studio Glass Movement.
Collecting Craft & Recent Gifts &#8211; Presenting some of the new treasures to enter the Collection, with a special focus on craft. The Museum&#8217;s Collection contains some of the best-known makers, both locally and nationally.
Image: David Huff
ABOUT THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM
The Asheville Art Museum&#8217;s mission is to transform lives through art. Located: Downtown Asheville at 2 South Pack Square. General admission: $15. Open from 11am-6pm daily, except Tuesdays. Late night on Thursdays until 9pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Standard Museum hours and operations will begin Thursday, November 14, 2019. Visit ashevilleart.org for more information.
The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the NC Department of Cultural Resources; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and media sponsors Citizen Times, WNC Magazine, and Blue Ridge Public Radio.
The Museum gratefully acknowledges the leadership supporters of the new Museum and its vibrant programming: Appleby Foundation, Buncombe County, Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, City of Asheville, Edith and Frances Mulhall Achilles Memorial Fund, Henry Luce Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Janirve Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation, William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust, Windgate Foundation and the many other foundations, businesses, and individuals who supported the Art WORKS for Asheville Capital Campaign and who support the exceptional programming, exhibitions and collections which enliven the new Asheville Art Museum on a daily basis.
The Asheville Art Museum asks when reprinting images, please keep all artwork at their original proportions; please do not crop them or alter them disproportionately. Provided image credit information is mandatory and images are not for resale.

Question 7

Special Wine and Appetizer event at The Sky Club!

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Metro Wines and Ciao invite you to &#8220;Buona Sera&#8221; at The Sky Club on Wednesday, November 6th from 5:30 to 7pm. Hosted by Kelly Hull for Ciao Asheville, the event includes high end Italian wines paired with appetizers selected by Chef Marcus Day formerly of Jargon and The Vue at Grove Park Inn.
Guests will include Marla Hardee Milling, author of &#8220;Legends, Secrets and Mysteries of Asheville&#8221; and Andy Hale of The Asheville School of Wine @MetroWines.
Wines will include 2017 Girolamo Russo Nerina Etna Bianco from Sicily, 2016 Dessimis Pinot Grigio, an &#8220;orange wine&#8221; served to great accolades at ChowChow, 2010 Ciacci Piccolomini d&#8217;Aragona Brunello di Montalcino that received 93 points from Wine Spectator and 94 Points from Robert Parker, and 2014 Luigi Einaudi Barolo!
The Sky Club has a long history and remains the subject of speculation at cocktail parties! Starting as a restaurant and dance club operated by German-Americans Gus and Emma Adler atop Beaucatcher Mountain called The Old Heidelberg Supper Club. Opened in the late 1930s, the club changed its name in 1942 in response to anti-German sentiment.
After Gus&#8217; death in a fire in 1952, Emma continued the club, hosting celebrities such as Grace Kelly and Robert Mitchum, in town to make movies. &#8220;Buncombe County did not allow sales of liquor,&#8221; historian Sharon Fahrer writes. Sky Club patrons &#8220;would bring their own bottles &#8230; They were also charged a dollar for a bucket of ice.&#8221; The Sky Club &#8220;was known for &#8230; strip steaks and shrimp cocktail,&#8221; as well as for views, Rick McDaniel writes in his book &#8220;Asheville Food.&#8221;
In 1957, Castle in the Sky purchased The Sky Club from Emma Adler for $65,000, with much more later spent on renovations. The corporate treasurer was Fred Seely Jr., E.W. Grove&#8217;s grandson. The president, William Conrad of New Jersey, revived the panoramic third floor dinner-and-dance hall as The Satellite Club. The Sky Club was later sold and converted to condos.
&#8220;Join us as we bring an Italian touch to The Sky Club!&#8221; says Gina Trippi, co-owner of MetroWines. &#8220;The history continues.&#8221;
$35 for the evening. Tickets for &#8220;Buona Sera&#8221; can be reserved by calling (828) 575-9525 or online here: https://metrowinesasheville.com/store/product/buona-sera/. Space is limited to 20 guests so please reserve early! Call also if you have any questions.

Contact for Ciao Asheville: ciao@MetroWinesAsheville.com
Contact for MetroWines: gina@MetroWinesAsheville.com
http://www.metrowinesasheville.com/
http://ashevilleschoolofwine.com/

Question 8

South American Wine Dinner at Harvey's

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Greetings friends of Wine Sage and Gourmet (https://winesageandgourmet.com/) and Harvey&#8217;s at The Henderson (https://www.thehendersonnc.com/harveys/) we are pleased to announce this month’s South American Wine Dinner in partnership with Johnson Brothers Distributing. South American cuisine will also be featured.
SOUTH AMERICAN WINE DINNER
SEPTEMBER 18th 2019
6pm
Welcome Drink
Bodega Norton, Demi-Sec (NV) Argentina
Sea Bass Ceviche |Grilled Corn, Red Onions, Sweet Potatoes
Bodega Garzon, Albarino (2018) Uruguay
Foie Gras & Goat Cheese Empanadas
Qaramy, Malbec (2018) Argentina
Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Wrapped in Bacon
Carmen, Carmenere Gran Reserva Valle del Colchagua (2016) Chile
Grilled Churrasco Steak, Chimichurri, Gallo Pinto
Bodega Norton, Privada Family Blend Mendoza (2014) Argentina
Brigadero (Brazilian Chocolate Bonbon)
Carmen, Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Frida Kahlo (2017) Chile
The price is $65 per person (plus tax & gratuity) and we kick off at 6pm with our welcome drink at the bar.
You also have the option to stay at the Inn for the night for $100 which includes a gourmet breakfast the next morning. Contact them at 828-696-2001!
Make Your Reservation Today!
LOCATION
The Henderson 201 3rd Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739
DATE AND TIME
09/18/19 6:00pm
Call 828-595-2236
You can also respond by email
to winesageandgourmet@gmail.com or info@thehendersonnc.com

Question 9

Historic S&W Building opens Spring 2020 as Food & Beverage Hall

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Asheville’s iconic S&W Building will become a food hall focused on the best of local food and beer when it opens next spring as The S&W Market. The Ellington Realty Group project will revitalize the building, located at 56 Patton Avenue, which will become home to a roster of top local restaurants curated by culinary consultant Meherwan Irani of Chai Pani Restaurant Group.
The S&W Market will also welcome Highland Brewing Company back to downtown, where their story began 25 years ago. Asheville’s original craft brewery will anchor the two-story space and feature a first-floor bar area and a mezzanine-level bar, tasting room and event space. Highland’s founder Oscar Wong said, “Highland was part of the rebirth of downtown Asheville back in the ‘90s along with many others – to return downtown and be part of the rebirth of this iconic building is nothing short of amazing.”
Upon entering the building, guests will be greeted with a sampling of flavorful dining options from four Asheville-based food stalls hand-selected for their crave-worthy offerings and ties to the city along with Highland Brewing’s main-level bar.
On the mezzanine, an expanded lineup of Highland’s small-batch, sour and barrel-aged beer offerings will be featured. The space will have seating for guests to enjoy a pint with their food and a view of the activity below or the city outside. It will also house a separate private events room with a roaring ‘20s vibe and room for 40 seated guests.
“I’ve never had an interest in opening a second taproom,” said Highland’s second-generation family-owner and president, Leah Wong Ashburn. “But this confluence was powerful. We are engaged in revitalizing a piece of Asheville’s history and working with an incredibly talented group of Asheville entrepreneurs who all believe in authenticity, family and having fun with this project.”
The feeling is mutual. The S&W was purchased in 2017 by brothers Douglas and Kenneth Ellington, who are the great-nephews of the building’s noted architect Douglas Ellington.
“There is a great deal of meaning for us in this particular project,” says Douglas Ellington. “We’re honored to work alongside Meherwan and the wonderful team at Highland Brewing to create a welcoming space that will enhance our downtown community and revitalize a beautiful historic building that has provided fond memories for many in Asheville.”
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the revived S&W will serve as an homage to the property’s storied past, while also honoring its place within the Asheville community’s future. The S&W Building is a celebrated staple among the city’s buzzing downtown for its striking Art Deco style and intricate architectural details.
Much of the time-honored space will remain unchanged, including its familiar facade of wide arched windows and terra cotta panels, accented with richly colored green and blue tiles. A revamped interior will seek to evoke the same energy of the bustling dining destination that many enjoyed while growing up in Asheville, and ample sidewalk seating will adorn the building’s front.
“With the culinary mecca that Asheville has become, we feel that a food hall focused on the best of local food and beer in the center of downtown will be a huge hit with both locals and out-of-town visitors,” says Burns Aldridge, Managing Broker of Ellington Realty Group. “Food halls have become incredibly popular in the past few years as the consumer demand for authentic, healthier yet casual food options has grown. The S&W Market will offer counter service with delicious local food, just as the building was originally intended.”
Restaurateurs signed onto the project will be announced at a later date.

About Ellington Realty Group
Ellington Realty Group (ellingtonrealty.com) is a full-service commercial real estate firm, offering brokerage, development and property management services in Western North Carolina. The firm’s philosophy is based on the spirit of collaboration and focused on building and maintaining meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. For inquiries, contact Burns Aldridge at (828) 231-4894 or burns@ellingtonrealty.com.

Question 10

Save the Date! 11th Annual Asheville Oktoberfest Sat, Oct 5th

Accepted Answer

The 11th annual Asheville Oktoberfest (https://www.ashevilleoktoberfest.com/), presented by Allegiant.com, returns to Pack Square Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Asheville Oktoberfest will feature libations from 30 craft beverage makers as well as traditional Oktoberfest games, live entertainment, German-inspired cuisine and more.
“Allegiant is proud to partner with the Asheville Downtown Association to bring a taste of Bavaria to the Land of the Sky,” said Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant chief marketing officer. “Oktoberfest has become a local tradition, so as Asheville’s hometown airline, we’re proud to support the local people and businesses that make this such a fantastic, vibrant city.”
Following a parade through the park in downtown Asheville, the ceremonial tapping of the keg will officially open the festivities. Confirmed participants include 12 Bones Brewing, Asheville Brewing Co., Blue Ridge Cold Brew, Bold Rock Hard Cider, Catawba Brewing Co., Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery , The Collaboratory, Cultivated Cocktails, Currahee Brewing Co., Dalton Distillery, Devil&#8217;s Foot Beverage, Eluvium Brewing Co., Flat Rock Cider Co., Foothills Brewing, French Broad River Brewery, Ginger&#8217;s Revenge, High Climate Tea Co., Highland Brewing Co., Hi-Wire Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Nantahala Brewing, Noble Cider, Oskar Blues Brewery, Oak City Amaretto, Pisgah Brewing, Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., UpCountry Brewing Co., Whistle Hop Brewing Co. and Wicked Weed Brewing.
“We have a great lineup of Oktoberfest veterans and newcomers offering dozens of seasonal brews, ciders, ginger beers, select wines and spirits, as well as non-alcoholic craft beverage options,” said Meghan Rogers, executive director of the Asheville Downtown Association.
The official Oktoberfest Games will also return this year. Attendees have the opportunity to compete for prizes in games including Brezel Werfen (pretzel toss), Stein Hissen (stein hoist), Unterwäsche Rennen (tighty whities race) and the Kostümwettbewerb (costume contest). Other activities will include the official Oktoberfest photo booth, yard games from Pong AVL, dig pong with Dig Local Asheville and an ENO hammock lounge.
Additionally, Oktoberfest will feature entertainment by local polka outfit, Lagerhosen. The band will have attendees dancing with their renditions of happy yodeling songs, traditional shoe-slapping dances and lively, spirited polka music.
“We’re particularly looking forward to all the fun games and activities we have planned for this year, and hope attendees go all out for the costume contest. That’s a big part of what makes Oktoberfest special,” Rogers added.
Food vendors will include Blunt Pretzels, Brinehaus Meat + Provisions, Cecilia’s Kitchen, Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant, The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, Kernel Mike’s World Famous Kettle Corn and The Purple People Feeder.
Tickets are on sale now for Asheville Oktoberfest, presented by Allegiant.com. General admission tickets are available for $45. Tickets for children 6 years and older cost $10, and those under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. All tickets can be purchased at www.ashevilleoktoberfest.com.
Asheville Oktoberfest and its partners remind all attendees to drink responsibly. Designated driver tickets are available for $10.
Oktoberfest is made possible through sponsors including Allegiant.com, The Retreat at Hunt Hill, Weirbridge Village Apartments, Audubon Place Apartments, Go Minis Portable Storage, Kudzu Brands, Shay Brown Events, Bröö Craft Beer Shampoo, 97.7 The Brew, 98.1 The River, Alt 101.1, 105.9 The Mountain, DigLocal Asheville, Asheville Color and Imaging, The Foundry Hotel, The Med and Strada Italiano.
All participating partners, contests and games are subject to change.
Visit www.ashevilleoktoberfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

About Asheville Downtown Association
Founded in 1987, the Asheville Downtown Association is a nonprofit organization committed to the preservation and improvement of the central business district. Through programs and annual objectives, the association works to make Downtown Asheville the center of commerce, culture, government and leisure. Together, the Asheville Downtown Association board and members support the vitality of downtown through public advocacy, political involvement and community events. Membership is open to any person or organization interested in supporting the downtown community. Members reflect a wide variety of residents, property owners, business professionals, retailers and restaurants. The Asheville Downtown Association produces a number of major events in downtown including: Easter on the Green, Downtown After 5, Asheville Oktoberfest, the Pritchard Park Summer Series and the Asheville Holiday Parade.
About Allegiant®
Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with premier leisure experiences &#8211; from vacations to hometown family entertainment. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant serves more than 450 routes across the country, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resorts subsidiary is currently under construction with its inaugural resort property, Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida &#8211; a unique waterside integrated resort like no other. And a growing group of Allegiant Nonstop family entertainment centers offer state-of-the art indoor games and attractions to thrill seekers of all ages. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com.

Question 11

Guided Tree Walk along Oklawaha Greenway, Oct 5

Accepted Answer

On Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m., a Guided Tree Walk Along the Oklawaha Greenway will focus on identifying and understanding trees, especially those native to the area. The program is open to the public at no charge. Meet at Patton Park in the circular pavilion near the basketball courts. The walk will take about 90 minutes, returning to Patton Park. The hike will be held rain or shine. The program is co-sponsored by Hendersonville Tree Board and Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway.
Mark Madsen, a member of the Tree Board and an ISA Certified Arborist, will lead the walk. The tour will start by looking at trees in Patton Park that are suitable for home gardens and then move on to look at many species of native trees in the wetland forest along Mud Creek.
Oklawaha Greenway is a three-mile-long paved walkway meandering through meadows, wetlands, and forests, and linking Jackson Park, Patton Park, and Berkley Park. The walk will be along a portion of this greenway.
“The Oklawaha Greenway is popular for recreation, transportation, and family outings,” said Suzanne Hale, a member of the Friends group. “Especially in autumn, it provides an excellent outdoor classroom to learn more about our native trees.”
Hendersonville Tree Board is commissioned by the City of Hendersonville to provide advice on the selection and care of trees and shrubs in public places. The Tree Board also educates the public concerning the economic and aesthetic benefits of trees and shrubs for the community. The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hendersonville as a Tree City USA for 25 years because of its high level of tree care. The city became a Bee City USA in 2015.
For more information about the Guided Tree Walk Along the Greenway contact Suzanne Hale, Friends of Oklawaha Greenway, at halesuzanne@hotmail.com.

Question 12

Pasta Making Class at Metro Wines

Accepted Answer

Join Metro Wines on Sunday, October 20th from 1 to 3pm @MetroWines for Ciao Asheville&#8217;s (https://www.facebook.com/CiaoAsheville/) Pasta Making Class. Ciao Asheville presents Chef and Sommelier Roberto Stragiotti who will teach us to make pasta and a simple red sauce from scratch.
Cost is $25 for this &#8220;hands on&#8221; class that includes all your materials and a glass of Italian Wine. &#8220;Students will learn the techniques of making dough and rolling!,&#8221; says Gina Trippi, co-owner of MetroWines. &#8220;Pasta is just the beginning!&#8221;
Class is limited to 15 students. To reserve your seat, please call (828) 575-9525 or online: https://metrowinesasheville.com/store/product/pasta-making-class/
Contact for Ciao Asheville: Gail Rampersaud
ciao@MetroWinesAsheville.com
Contact for MetroWines: Gina Trippi
gina@MetroWinesAsheville.com
Shop: 828-575-9525
http://www.metrowinesasheville.com/
Go Italian! here: https://www.facebook.com/CiaoAsheville/

Question 13

The French Broad: September's Row 11/Gonzalez Byass Wine Dinner

Accepted Answer

The French Broad
(https://thefrenchbroad.net/)
September&#8217;s Row 11/Gonzalez Byass Wine Dinner
Wednesday, September 25th @ 6:30 pm
The Menu
Amuse Bouche
fig and tallegio, wrapped in country ham and grilled
Wine Pairing: Gonzalez Byass La Copa Vermouth
First Course
Crudo of Tuna
Wine Pairing: Magician White Blend
Second Course
Porchetta
with local heirloom tomato panzanella
Wine Pairing: Riddler Red Blend
Intermezzo
Ginger and Pear Sorbet
Third Course
Lamb Osso Buco
with herb couscous and red wine jus
Wine Pairing: Row 11 Russian River Pinot Noir
Dessert
Bleu Cheese &#8220;Cheesecake&#8221;
with prailine crust and sherry reduction
Wine Pairing: Gonzalez Byass Nectar Sherry
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The cost for this event is $75, not inclusive of tax or gratuity. Reservations are required by Sept. 24th. To make a reservation for this event, please email tfbhendersonville@gmail.com or call 828-595-9797.
 
The French Broad
342 N Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Question 14

WNC Battle of the Burger Returns to Salvage Station Sept 29

Accepted Answer

On September 29, All American Food Fights Presents the 6th Annual WNC Battle of the Burger from 1-5pm, at The Salvage Station.
Twelve area restaurants will set up grills and griddles and cook up thousands of burger samples for the attendees while great local music by Boogi Therapi and Downtown Abby and the Echoes keeps the crowd groovin&#8217;.
What: WNC Battle of the Burger
When: September 29, 2019 1pm-5pm
Where: The Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC, 28801
How Much: $20 in advance and includes your first 3 sliders (12 Burger Bucks) or $12 at the door and does not include any sliders
VIP tickets are $55 and include a slider from each challenger (12 burgers), complimentary beer provided by Upcountry Brewing, hard sparking water from Bold Rock Cider, and a special VIP area.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at WNCBurgerBattle.com
Less than 30 VIP tickets still available!
The Battle of the Burgers Challengers
The following restaurants will be competing for the title:
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
Foothills Local Meats
Salvage Station
The Real Smokehouse BBQ
Mountainview BBQ and Deli
Kitchen 743 at Isis
Biltmore Stable Cafe
The Barrelhouse
Asheville Burger and Mugshakes
White Labs Kitchen & Tap
The Grey Eagle Taqueria
Southern Porch
Zack of All Trades
Sandhill Kitchen
The Bands
Boogi Therapi
Ryan “RnB” Barber is a proud staple of Asheville NC’s legendary music scene, at the forefront of its funk and R&B community. Drawing from a lifetime of singing, rapping, producing and touring across the nation, Ryan has released 6 full length studio albums. He has also been featured on many high profile projects, including producing on two of R&B stalwart W. Ellington Felton’s recent albums, and also singing and rapping on the 2017 GRAMMY winning album “Infinity Plus One” by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, just one of the groups he actively tours with.
Born to a musical family and steeped in gospel and R&B from his first heartbeat, Ryan started his musical education in the church choir at the age of nine, and continued adding to a deepening knowledge of rhythm and percussion by joining the school marching band at sixteen. But it was love for hip hop, funk, new jack swing and especially R&B that beat in his chest, so he quickly began applying all he’d learned to producing his own tracks, inspired by J Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, Gerald Levert and Teddy Riley. Mixing a classic beat production feel with soulful Southern
singing and a fearless falsetto, Ryan solidified his musical identity as a recording artist as well as a highly sought after performer and collaborator.
Already known throughout the SouthEast as a standout voice, charismatic bandleader, and musical workhorse, Ryan “RnB” Barber has begun spreading his soaring funkiness across the nation, recently rocking sets at Chicago’s Lollapalooza Festival and performing live on SiriusXM in Washington, DC, delivering uplifting messages with a timeless soul that
sounds like both yesterday and tomorrow.
DownTown Abby and the Echoes
DownTown Abby & The Echoes captures the spirit of old soul while emphasizing its youthful energy and fresh songwriting.
Taking influence from the work of the titans of soul, blues, and southern rock, the North Carolina-based band brings its fresh take on soul to an ever-growing fan base. With performances at many of the Southeast&#8217;s hottest festivals and most popular music venues under its belt, DownTown Abby & The Echoes has never been more focused on its mission to bring funky, dance-inducing original tunes to the places you most love to hear music.
The band’s EP, Leavin’ You, brings the energy of a live DTA show to the web. The buzz surrounding the release of a new album is encouraging everyone to hear the exciting new directions modern soul rock is headed.
DownTown Abby & The Echoes&#8217; powerful vocals and groovy rhythm section are a must-see for all ages and musical preferences.
***Notable bills recently have included Ghost Light, Travers Brothership, Vintage Pistol, The Mantras, Tameca Jones, Moon Hooch.
Notable Festivals include: Floydfest, Bristol Roots and Rhythm, Mustang Music Festival, Carolina Jubilee, The SmokeDown, Greenwood Blues Cruise, Floatchella,
Confluence Festival, Farm Brew Live Freedom Festival.

Question 15

Asheville Art Museum announces new rooftop Perspective Café

Accepted Answer

After a careful search, the Asheville Art Museum announces their café partner Food Experience, a local, community-minded catering company dedicated to all things Asheville.
Tony Franco (pictured, left) and Matthew Macon (pictured, right) have run the full-service catering company Food Experience in Asheville for 12 years. Now, they bring their culinary talents behind the counter at Perspective Café, the Museum&#8217;s rooftop eatery, set to open along with the Museum this fall.
 
Perspective Café will keep the same hours as the Museum, including late evenings on Thursdays—open until 9pm—perfect for catching sunsets and cocktails!
Follow for updates:
#myashevilleart
#perspectivecafe
“Our goal is to curate a menu to meet many different dining perspectives, from a sweet sticky bun and coffee in the morning, to a comforting bowl of soup at lunch, to champagne and charcuterie at sunset.” ~ Matthew Macon, Food Experience
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