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Asheville Independent Restaurants are worth talking about. Here are some examples of what's being said!
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For more information about recent happenings, please take a look at our press releases:
June 10, 2012
New kitchen training program will graduate its first class - Asheville Citizen-Times
April 24, 2012
Asheville - The Charlotte Observer
December 28, 2011
Asheville restaurants going green in New Year - Asheville Citizen-Times
AIR restaurants pursuing green certifications - Mountain Xpress
November 22, 2010
Asheville Independent Restaurants Reach For New Heights - Mountain Xpress
November 19, 2010
AIR: Taste of Asheville Triumph & Tantalizing Brand Overhaul - Carolina Epicurean
Asheville Independent Restaurants Reach For New Heights - Asheville Foodie Blog
AIR Launches Redesigned Website - Ashvegas Blog
Asheville's independent restaurant scene celebrated – Citizen-Times.com
Taste of Asheville 2010 Photo Gallery - Citizen-Times.com
November 8, 2010
Restaurant group returns with Taste of Asheville – Citizen-Times.com
April 26, 2010
Obama’s Dine at Corner Kitchen – obamafoodorama.blogspot.com
April 19, 2010
Pack’s Tavern opens in downtown Asheville – Citizen-Times.com
April 13, 2010
Grove Park Inn announces series of wine dinners with visiting chefs – Citizen-Times.com
April 7, 2010
Asheville’s got game: A selection of wild meats around town – MountainX.com
March 29, 2010
Foodtopia: Asheville Escape – Part Two – Beyond the Recipe Blog by Chef Darin
March 26, 2010
AshevilleLive’s Faves: Best Downtown Eatery – AshevilleLiveCam.com
March 23, 2010
Dine out in Asheville for WCQS – ashvegas.com
March 3, 2010
Tupelo Honey Cafe South cuts the ribbon – MountainX.com
February 16, 2010
Fig Bistro Review – Epicurious-Eats.Blogspot.com
February 15, 2010
Vinnie’s restaurant opens in North Asheville – citizen-times.com
February 6, 2010
Highland Beer Dinner in Horizons – Asheville Foodie Blog
February 5, 2010
Corner Kitchen, Asheville – MasalaWala Blog
February 4, 2010
Asheville Pizza and Brewing offers take-and-bake pies – Citizen-Times.com
Luella’s Bar-B-Que Announces Sunday Brunch
February 3, 2010
Horizons at Grove Park Inn, Asheville – MasalaWala Blog
February 2, 2010
Tupelo Honey Café Opens New South Location – Asheville.com
January 27, 2010
The Noodle Shop, Asheville – MasalaWala Blog
January 5, 2010
Asheville’s Savoy to reopen as casual Italian eatery – Citizen-Times.com
January 4, 2010
Stretch Your Dining $$ with AIR’s Main Course Dining – WNC On The Cheap
December 30, 2009
Bouchon French Bistro Now Open on Sundays – Asheville Business Blog
December 17, 2009
Luella’s Promotes Blood Drive – Citizen-Times.com
December 16, 2009
Shopping, eating, fireworks – MountainX.com
December 15, 2009
There’s a Reason Why They Call it a Harmony Bowl – Laughing Seed – Feed Your Roots Blog
December 14, 2009
The Traveling Vegetarian at Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. – YouTube.com
The Traveling Vegetarian at Rosetta’s Kitchen – YouTube.com
The Traveling Vegetarian at Laughing Seed Cafe – YouTube.com
December 7, 2009
Tupelo Honey Cafe – pitstopsforkids.com
December 4, 2009
Eat of the Week: Mela Indian Restaurant – Citizen-Times.com
November 25, 2009
The Truth will set you free at Jack of the Wood – Citizen-Times.com
Small Bites: AIR Resurrects Main Course Dining – MountainX.com
November 20, 2009
Taste of Asheville Photos – Citizen-Times.com
Asheville Independent Restaurant event celebrates the tastes of Asheville – Citizen-Times.com
November 18, 2009
Taste of Asheville showcases independent dining – Citizen-Times.com
November 14, 2009
Restaurant Reviews—Asheville NC, part I – blog.carolinabb.com
November 13, 2009
Tupelo Honey Café to hold job fair for new location – Citizen-Times.com
November 12, 2009
Bouchon: Scenes from a French Restaurant – myhomesweethomeonline.net
November 5, 2009
Brew News – Asheville Pizza and Brewing – Mountain Xpress
November 4, 2009
Ahoy! Oysterhouse Brewing expands its beer line – Citizen-Times.com
November 1, 2009
Food and Drink: Hot Chocolate – WNC Magazine
October 28, 2009
Lobster Trap chefs top-ranked shuckers – Citizen-Times.com
October 20, 2009
Dine on Catfish at The Lobster Trap Tonight – The Asheville Travel Blog
October 16, 2009
Foodie Heaven in Asheville – The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog
October 14, 2009
Market Place unveils new menu – Citizen-Times.com
October 13, 2009
The Market Place Restaurant, Asheville, North Carolina – blog.havekidwilltravel.com
Asheville Seasonal Sizzle at Seven Coming Dec 5, 12, 19 2009 Fireworks! – YouTube.com
AIR Board of Director Elections – Asheville Foodie Blog
Grove Park Inn announces new executive chef – Ashvegas Blog
October 6, 2009
Dine on Local Catfish at the Lobster Trap – Foodtopia Blog
October 5, 2009
The Traveling Vegetarian visits Laughing Seed Cafe – YouTube
October 1, 2009
Frankly Fun And Delicious: Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge In Asheville, NC – blog.globalyp.net
September 24, 2009
Tupelo Honey plans 2nd Asheville Restaurant – Citizen-Times.com
September 11, 2009
2009 Bosses Day Golf Tournament – Asheville Chamber Business Blog
August 12, 2009
Menu Details for Tomato Walk on Aug. 20 – Asheville Travel Blog
July 17, 2009
Culinary Students Compete in National Competition – Asheville Travel Blog
April 22, 2009
AB-Tech’s Culinary Team Wins Regional Competition – Asheville Travel Blog
March 9, 2009
Asheville Chefs Win National Truffle Festival Cook-off – Asheville Travel Blog
