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

Asheville Art Museum Announces Grand Opening!

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;
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 9

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 10

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
Find Out More

Question 11

Girls Day Out: sipping & snacking our way through Grove Arcade's Restaurant Row

Accepted Answer

Warm days full of sunshine and breezes are perfect for eating outside. It was just such a day recently, and past time to do something fun with girlfriends. Strolling from restaurant to restaurant at Grove Arcade&#8217;s Restaurant Row (https://grovearcade.com/), stopping at patio tables shaded by colorful umbrellas, we caught up over glasses of wine & shared plates.
Of course we also spent some time browsing the shops and outdoor Maker&#8217;s Market, where local artists and craftspeople sell their work.
The afternoon flew by. It was a perfect Girls Day Out, but it would have been just as fun with the guys along.
We stopped at all six restaurants, sampling different cuisines at each. Of course you can go to fewer restaurants and still have a fabulous time! The following list is in the order we chose, but you can mix it up to suite yourself. Menus and hours are posted on line.
Battery Park Book Exchange
La Premier Tier Champagne Flight
WEBSITE
The full name of this wondrous labyrinth of the written word is &#8220;Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar&#8221;. That&#8217;s right, you can enjoy &#8220;edibles and libations&#8221; ordered from a huge selection of wines, sparkling wine cocktails, coffee, beer, cider, cheese boards, and desserts at this comfortably sophisticated used book store. On weekends you can listen to live music while you browse. Done browsing? There&#8217;s lots of seating where musicians set up near the bar, as well as throughout the bookshop. We shared a Champagne Flight and a French Cultural Platter. Take a look at their menu here.

Baba Nahm
Hummus Bowl: pickled vegetable, Israeli salad, feta, olives, sumac, zatar, parsley,toasted pita and EVOO
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Baba Nahm serves up middle eastern cuisine in a &#8220;grab and go&#8221; format. That doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t eat in. There are plenty of seats inside and a few tree-shaded picnic benches, where we sat, out front. That Hummus Bowl was fantastic, as was the filled Flat Bread (pictured below) that we shared. Fabulous seasoning! See their menu here.

Carmel&#8217;s Kitchen & Bar
Fried Green Tomatoes: Fried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, bacon, basil aioli
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Carmel&#8217;s keeps it casual while serving up a wide selection of Southern inspired dishes like delicious Fried Green Tomatoes (pictured above), Pimento Cheese, and Catfish Reuben. Their corner patio, next to the Makers Market, is great for people watching. And if you&#8217;re there on a weekend, you&#8217;ll get a good taste of what Asheville is about. Watch as various types of tours cruise by: the Amazing Pubcycle, LaZoom Bus, and Gray Line Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolleys. If you&#8217;re on a Trolley Tour, definitely hop off at Grove Arcade. Look for the red umbrellas. See Carmel&#8217;s &#8220;All Day&#8221; menu here. And don&#8217;t miss the dessert and drink menus.

Modesto
Octopus: Asiago, fennel seed, chili flakes, tomato, olive oil
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Oh, Modesto. How I yearn to see you again for a full meal. Like in the old country, Modesto wraps you in luscious, generously portioned Italian food. Pizzas and Calzones are baked in their imported Italian Mugnaini wood-fired oven. The Octopus pictured above was beautifully presented and cooked perfectly! Everything we ordered was very good. We did go a little overboard here, but it couldn&#8217;t be helped. See their menu here.

BurgerWorx
Build your own amazing burger, or choose one of their house specialties
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By now you&#8217;re wondering, what were they thinking? How could anyone eat that much? Here&#8217;s a little secret; we wanted to sample the flavor of all six restaurants, so we left with a few boxes of what would become delicious leftovers. BurgerWorx is a fun concept. They have House Specialties you can order, or you can &#8220;build&#8221; your own burger by filling in a detailed form that covers type of meat, cheese, toppings, sauces, extras, and type of bun. These burgers were dripping with juicy goodness. You can also order ahead online for pickup using their LineSkip App. To see all the options, click on the &#8220;Menu&#8221; link on their website.
Epicurean Notes:

As always, verify days and hours of operation before you go, if you&#8217;re heart is set on a particular restaurant
And a reminder that online menus give you a good idea of what to expect, but you might find that some items have changed when you go to the restaurant
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Grove Arcade

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Question 12

Atlanta's H&F Burger Opening in Asheville

Accepted Answer

This fall, James Beard Award-winning chef Linton Hopkins of Hopkins & Co. in Atlanta (Restaurant Eugene, Holeman & Finch and C. Ellet&#8217;s) will open H&F Burger (https://hfburger.com/) in Asheville, North Carolina — the first restaurant to open outside of his hometown. With existing outposts in Ponce City Market, SunTrust Park and Mercedes Benz Stadium, H&F Burger is known city-wide for its craft approach to burgers, and Hopkins looks forward to introducing his signature takes on Southern favorites to the Asheville area.
An Atlanta native, Hopkins is known for his deceptively simple cooking style that celebrates local produce and community-driven cuisine, with restaurants that embody his Southern heritage. He originally opened H&F Burger in Atlanta in 2015, inspired by the famed burger originally served at Hopkins&#8217; Atlanta institution, Holeman & Finch Public House: a griddled double cheeseburger, topped with red onion and house-made pickles, served on a freshly baked pan de mie bun with from-scratch ketchup, and mustard on the side.
The newest location of H&F Burger will feature the famed Atlanta burger, along with a rotating selection of burgers, milkshakes, salads, side dishes and more, all inspired by the abundance of regional ingredients and purveyors of the Asheville area such as RHU Bakery. A whiskey bar will feature nearly 100 whiskies, along with local craft beers and wine.
The Asheville location of H&F Burger will also include a walk-up Hop&#8217;s Chicken window at the rear of the restaurant, serving fried chicken, as well as Hopkins&#8217; signature takes on global fried chicken dishes such as a Japanese katsu chicken sandwich.
The two concepts will live under the same roof in downtown Asheville, located at 77 Biltmore Avenue, with abundant seating for up to 100 in an indoor bar and dining room, as well as an outdoor patio. A casual interior will be filled with TVs, jukeboxes and arcade games meant for family-friendly meals.
Hopkins looks forward introducing H&F Burger and Hop&#8217;s Chicken to Asheville and hopes to welcome both locals and visitors alike to the new restaurant this fall.
H&F Burger
77 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Question 13

Strings & Suds Festival Brings Roots Music To Black Mountain, NC

Accepted Answer

Organizers of Jam In The Trees, The Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage Series, and HoosierDevil are proud to bring Strings & Suds to Black Mountain, NC. On August 23rd and 24th, Pisgah Brewing Company’s legendary taproom and outdoor stage will host Tex-Mex troubadours The Mavericks, roots music mainstays Donna the Buffalo, double-neck guitar slinger Junior Brown, the King of Americana himself Jim Lauderdale, and mandolin-wielding songstress Sierra Hull. Additionally, Strings & Suds will feature Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, YARN, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Danny Burns, East of Monroe, and Ashley Heath and Her Heathens. Fans should be sure to expect special artist collaborations and sit-ins each night.
“We wanted to combine years of concert experiences from some of Western North Carolina’s most notable independent promoters while focusing on the crossroads of Americana music,” says Pisgah Brewing’s talent buyer, Benton Wharton . “We also wanted to keep some of the performances intimate, allowing fans to really hone in on the songs that make this music so great.” Festival consultant and co-founder, Steve Johnson adds, “My family has been involved in promoting music festivals and events in North Carolina for as long as I can remember. Strings & Suds is a way for me to continue that tradition, build on all the musical experiences I’ve gained over the years, and experiment with combining artists, art, and aesthetics to create an event where unexpected artist collaborations can occur and attendees feel like they are part of the event’s fabric and not just a ticket holder or a face in the crowd.”
The event will host an intimate evening on the Pisgah Taproom Stage on Friday, August 23rd. Saturday will see Strings & Suds spill out into Pisgah’s stunning Outdoor Stage, in addition to Taproom shows, giving fans an idyllic day to sip on Pisgah Brewing Company beer while listening to their favorite Americana artists. For good eats on-site, visit any of our local food trucks with options for all taste preferences and dietary needs. In addition to food, local artisans and craft vendors will set up and fans can take a brewery tour inside Pisgah Brewing. For those not wanting the night to end, the After Hours Jam will be hosted by Jim Lauderdale and feature artists from Saturday’s lineup, as well as other special guests, on the Taproom stage. VIP ticket holders will receive early entry, preferred parking, a private bar, private port-a-lets, artist meet-and-greets, a VIP event laminate, and a commemorative event poster. VIP ticket holders will also be able to bring a chair into the VIP section and will get to enjoy one of three guided brewery tours and tastings throughout the day on Saturday. Visit http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/ for more information.
VENDORS:
Honeycreek Pottery
Stoned Beautiful
Humble Bumble Beads
ARTeries Mobile Boutique
Shady Daze Hats
Feathers, Fate, & Steel Boutique
Blue Lotus Design Studios
Grift Town Goods (Grift Town Goods will be live screen printing Strings & Suds t-shirts on demand!)
FOOD TRUCKS:
Purple People Feeder (Friday night & Saturday)
D.O.G.S. (Saturday)
Mountain View BBQ (Saturday)
Root Down (Saturday)
Grateful Roots (Saturday)
VIP EXPERIENCE:
VIP guests have early entry, preferred parking, a private bar, and private port-o-lets.
They receive a unique, commemorative event poster and VIP laminate.
VIP&#8217;s can participate in a guided brewery tour and tasting, and are given three tour times to choose from so they don&#8217;t miss their favorite band.
VIP&#8217;s can participate in artist meet & greets; our participating artists are Jim Lauderdale, Sierra Hull, & YARN.
STAGE SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY (intimate performances on taproom stage)
Danny Burns (8:00-8:45)
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen (9:15-10:30)
Ashley Heath & Her Heathens (11:00-12:15)
SATURDAY (taproom stage)
East of Monroe (1:45-2:30)
YARN (3:15-4:15)
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers (5:00-6:00)
Late Night Jam (10:45 until&#8230;)
SATURDAY (outdoor stage)
Jim Lauderdale (2:30-3:30)
Sierra Hull (4:15-5:15)
Junior Brown (6:00-7:00)
Donna the Buffalo (7:30-8:45)
The Mavericks (9:15-10:45)
About Pisgah Brewing: Pisgah Brewing Company is located in beautiful Black Mountain, North Carolina just miles from one of America’s most precious watersheds. Specializing in craft brews made with all-organic grains and malts, Pisgah Brewing’s flagship beer, Pisgah Pale Ale, is a staple of the Asheville, NC beer scene.
Founded in 2005, Pisgah is known for producing some of the most sought after craft ales in Western North Carolina. Pisgah Brewing Company boasts a cozy taproom which is open daily with live music and events throughout the week, while also hosting events throughout the summer on Western North Carolina’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. For more information, please visit click HERE .

Question 14

N.C. Mountain State Fair advance tickets now on sale

Accepted Answer

Advance tickets for the 2019 N.C. Mountain State Fair are now available at area Ingles stores, the WNC Ag Center and WNC Farmers Market. This year, fair fanatics also will be able to purchase their tickets online.
“Whether you’re at your neighborhood Ingles or online from the comfort of your couch, we want to make it as easy as possible for fairgoers to save on gate and ride tickets to the fair,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “You can save $2 on gate admission and about 40 percent on ride tickets when you buy in advance.”
Advance tickets will be available at nearly 90 Ingles stores in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Fairgoers can purchase tickets at checkout during normal business hours at any of the participating Ingles locations. Tickets also can be purchased at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher and WNC Farmers Market in Asheville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Online tickets are available at www.mountainfair.org.
Those wishing to save on advance tickets have until Thursday, Sept. 5, at 11:59 p.m. After that, tickets will be available online and at the gate. Those purchasing tickets online must print their tickets for redemption at the fair.
Advance tickets are $8 for adults. Children, ages 6-12, and seniors, ages 65 and up, can get advance tickets for $4. Admission to the fair is free for children ages 5 and under. Ride lovers can purchase a sheet of 21 ride tickets for $12 in advance, a savings of $8.
The 2019 N.C. Mountain State Fair runs Sept. 6-15 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. This year’s fair will highlight the importance of agriculture to the state’s economy, along with rides, food and plenty of free entertainment. More information and tickets are available at www.mountainfair.org.

Question 15

Capella on 9 and Maker’s Mark Release Asheville’s First Private Select Whisky

Accepted Answer

With a heavy-pour of excitement, AC Hotel Asheville Downtown’s Capella on 9 announces the arrival of the rooftop bar and restaurant’s exclusive Marker’s Mark Private Select Barrel—which has never been done before in Asheville. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 7, for a limited time only, locals and travelers from near-and-far can belly up to Capella on 9’s bar for a glass of the acclaimed whisky, served neat, “on the rocks” or mixed in an Old Fashioned made by one of the bar’s talented mixologists.
Earlier this year, veteran Capella on 9 bartenders Colin Dennis, Megan King and Food and Beverage Director Brandon Maynard made the trek to Loretto, Kentucky, to try their hand at creating Capella on 9’s very own private select whisky (spoiler: they nailed it!). The team’s mission was to design a spirit specifically for the purpose of mixing the best—and most exclusive—Old Fashioned in the city.
“We entered the tasting room, decked out with formal flight settings and chemistry equipment; and, to top it off, on the other side of the glass walls there were tourists coming in and snapping pictures of us as the guide explained to them what we were doing. Our nerves got a bit shaky, but then the whisky started flowing and we forgot all about that,” laughs Dennis.
After five attempts at conquering the task, the Capella on 9 team decided that number four was the winner. The blend—appropriately named Ole #4 as a nod to the fourth attempt it took to perfect the taste—contains a base of French Cuvée and mocha staves, and paired fantastically after mixing the concoction with simple Old Fashioned ingredients.
“Consumed neat, it was exceptional; but, after Colin mixed up some Old Fashioned cocktails for us, it was a whole new ball game,” says Maynard of Ole #4.
This year, the flavor profile of the private select barrel is geared towards an Old Fashioned cocktail; although, the approach will change year after year to focus on food pairings, neat pours and “on-the-rocks” style. The concept generates excitement for Capella on 9 staff and they already have their wheels spinning for future Maker’s Mark whisky creations.
“Creating this private select barrel was a really wonderful experience—an experience that very few bartenders are able to experience in the duration of their career,” says King.
Lucky for travelers, locals and whisky aficionados, Ole #4 will be available for tasting beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 7. To get a taste of the pure genius from the beverage team, order the Ole #4 Old Fashioned; the blend is smooth on the front with a classic Kentucky burn on the back. Though guests are encouraged to enjoy the whisky any way they choose, this 2019 vintage has been specifically created to be enjoyed in this one-of-a-kind cocktail. Cheers!
About Capella on 9
Capella on 9 stands apart from the rest of the city’s impressive roster of restaurants thanks to its seamless combination of locally-curated dishes, handcrafted cocktails and stunning mountain views from nine stories above Asheville. Located in the heart of downtown, Capella on 9 sits as one of the most picturesque spots in Asheville to watch the sunset, dine and sip. Reservations are available by phone at (828) 258-2522. Visit Capellaon9.com for more information and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
About AC Hotels by Marriott®
AC Hotels by Marriott®, a lifestyle brand that celebrates a new way to hotel complemented by a European soul and Spanish roots, boasts more than 125 design-led hotels in 15 countries and territories. Design-driven AC Hotels by Marriott® edit away the unnecessary to remove friction, providing thoughtfully designed moments of beauty, allowing guests to focus on what’s important to them. The properties modern design for modern business include buzzing AC Lounges, the perfect place for locals or visitors to get work done in style or to enjoy handcrafted cocktails and tapas. High-design guest rooms and public spaces with sleek furnishings and intuitive technology features such as the Media Salons and AC Libraries inspire and connect. For more information, visit ac-hotels.com. For more information, visit http://achotels.marriott.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
In 1954, in Loretto, Kentucky, Bill Samuels, Sr. fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat, with a proprietary barrel char to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency, and finally, aged each barrel to taste. Bill Samuels, Sr. transformed bourbon from a “commodity” into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker’s Mark® continues to make its bourbon exactly the same way. In recent years, Maker’s Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio including Maker’s Mark 46®, Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength and Maker’s Mark Private Select™, the brand’s first-ever custom barrel program.
In 1980, the Maker’s Mark distillery became the first distillery in America to be designated a National Historic Landmark and has also been decreed as the &#8220;world’s oldest operating bourbon whisky distillery” by Guinness World Records. It remains one of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. For more information, please visit www.makersmark.com.
WE MAKE OUR BOURBON CAREFULLY. PLEASE ENJOY IT THAT WAY. Maker&#8217;s Mark®, Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength and Maker&#8217;s Mark 46® Bourbon Whisky, 45-57% Alc./Vol. ©2019 Maker&#8217;s Mark Distillery, Inc., Loretto, KY. All trademarks are the property of their respective owner.

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