Pork Belly, Macarons, Pridetoberfest, Above the Clouds and more... 9/17/21
A Taste of Paris in Downtown AVL
Macaroons or macarons...🧐do you know the difference? Macaroons have a shredded coconut base, while macarons consist of mostly almond flour (#glutenfree)! We recently felt transported to Paris with ☕️ lattes and macarons from Old Europe. There's a reason they've been in business in downtown Asheville for a quarter of a century, y'all. We dig it! Click Here to Watch the Reel
Things To Do
Plant Sale and Gourmet Coffee!
Join us for a delicious cup of coffee from our friends at Bridge and Tunnel Coffee Co. at The North Carolina Arboretum Plant Sale and Vendor Market THIS WEEKEND, September 17-18. Shop 15+ local vendors with an outstanding collection of trees, shrubs, cut flowers and more! Friday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
After a year-long hiatus, the Asheville Symphony returns to the concert stage with a family-friendly Pops performance! Enjoy the best of classical, musical theater, jazz, and rock with your hometown orchestra in Pack Square Park at 7pm. Beverages will be available for purchase including beer from Hi-Wire Brewing and Highland Brewing Company. The best part? Proceeds from beverage purchases benefit your Asheville Symphony! (As if you needed an excuse to enjoy a Lo-Pitch IPA or Gaelic Ale.) Click Here for More Info
Mount Pisgah Trail is a moderate-strenuous 5.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Canton, North Carolina. It's got great views! Pro tip: Get lunch at the Pisgah Inn before or after your hike! Fuel up with aBlue Ridge Mountain Beet Salad Beets, goat cheese, shaved fennel, apple, candied pecans, and Balsamic reduction on a bed of fresh mixed greens with side of Southern Corn Fritters! Click Here to Watch the 360 Video
Pork Belly skewers for lunch?
Or perhaps unagi skewers, chicken thigh skewers or sea bass skewers... they're ALL delicious at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse! We were psyched to get the heads up from Lizzy that in addition to dinner, Ukiah is now serving lunch 6 days a week from 12 pm to 2:30 pm. This place definitely deserves the buzz it has created around town. Click Here for More Info
This Saturday from 10-4 p.m. join Southern Highland Craft Guild for an early autumn weekend honoring Appalachian Culture & the crafts of yesteryear on the Blue Ridge Parkway! There will be performances by regional bands as well as craft demonstrations throughout the weekend. Don't Miss the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition at 2:00 pm! Plus there is free parking and don’t forget to pack some chairs or a blanket to picnic!
Award-winning Stillhouse Junkies bring their brand of Bluegrass/American Roots from Southwest Colorado to Isis Music Hall. Born in a distillery in Durango, CO, Stillhouse Junkies play a delirious, head-spinning mixture of original roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass music. Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Advanced Reservations are highly recommended. Click Here for More Info
Mark your calendar for September 28th for the third annual Pridetoberfest celebration at Wicked Weed Brewing in conjunction with Blue Ridge Pride! Traditional German music, drag queens, and more! Proceeds from special Pride-themed beers benefit Campaign for Southern Equality. Wicked Weed is proud to be a welcoming and inclusive space for all! Happening from 12 pm to 9 pm. Click Here for More Info
Buncombe County Vaccine Info Appointments are now available for anyone 12 years and older. Get your FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine today.
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