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    Merrimon Avenue bakery closes, last hurrah of RAD bar, more food news

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    ASHEVILLE – A bar in the River Arts District is closing after seven years; A bakery is closing but a new business is moving in in North Asheville; West Asheville bar owners buy one business and plan another; Producers and restaurants in Western North Carolina receive national awards; More food news and events.

    Cheers to Bottle Riot

    Bottle Riot, the stylish wine bar and lounge that spreads cool throughout the River Arts District after seven years of operation, will not reopen due to significant flood damage from Tropical Storm Helene. The French Broad River rose more than 80 feet, breaching businesses and leaving behind caked mud and destruction.

    The bar was one of several tenants in the neighboring commercial district. Ananda West hair salonThe Wedge Brewing Company’s Studios taproom, Records at RAD and The Bull & Beggar restaurant.

    Bottle Riot will host “One Last Riot,” the final night where guests can celebrate and call it quits, on November 22nd from 2-8pm at 37 Paynes Way, Suite 9. Pleasure Chest will play music starting at 17:00

    “The devastation of Hurricane Helene and the lack of support from insurance have led us to the difficult decision to close our doors. But before we go, we want to bring our beloved community together for one last night—a chance to say thank you.” and say goodbye in true Bottle Riot style,” read a social media announcement from co-owners Lauri and Barrett Nichols.

    Wine, beer, THC and soft drinks will be available. Guests are encouraged to bring beverage containers.

    Limited edition bottles and specialty wines, Bottle Riot merchandise and commemorative glassware will be sold. For more, visit: bottleriot.com And facebook.com/bottleriot.

    Geraldine’s Bakery closes, new bakery opens

    Opened in 2013, Geraldine’s Bakery closed at 840 Merrimon Ave. due to financial losses attributed to Tropical Storm Helene. It was permanently closed at.

    “This decision is incredibly difficult and we are so grateful for the love and loyalty you have shown us over the years,” he said. social media announcementIt was released on November 9.

    On November 13, a new tenant opened at Mattie Lou’s Café and Bakery.

    Mattie Lou’s is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving French classics, comfort pastries and more baked goods, and a full coffee menu. Breakfast tacos will be added later.

    Pre-order Thanksgiving cake from Mattie Lou’s using the order form at . @mattielousbakery on Instagram.

    The Malvern and the return of Daytrip

    The pub, formerly known as The Malvern, was later rebranded as: Little Louie’s1478 Patton Ave., a hoagie- and perogie-centric restaurant and bar, is returning to its previous name and bar aesthetic with new owners.

    In August, Brandon Davis and Davie Roberts opened DayTrip, a 1970s disco-inspired bar on Amboy Road. Most of it was destroyed due to the September 27 storm. and the subsequent inundation of the French Broad River.

    Entrepreneurs promised to return with DayTrip 2.0 and they are closer to making it happen. Davis and Roberts are the new owners of The Malvern and will reopen the West Asheville bar in December. It will debut with a three-month pop-up Day Trip It was called “Day Trip: Winter Vacation” before the bar moved to its new, permanent location at an undisclosed location in March.

    Afterwards, The Malvern will continue its operations as a neighborhood bar alongside Philly-style dining.

    Follow for more @the.malvern And @daytrip.avl on Instagram.

    Additionally, DayTrip and Burial Beer are collaborating to host the DayLit art market, welcoming Asheville and Western North Carolina artists who lost studio and gallery space and income due to Helene, Nov. 17, noon to 5 p.m., at Burial’s South Slope campus, 40 Collier It welcomes you as much. St.

    Award winners in Western North Carolina

    Garden & Gun, a Southern culture and lifestyle magazine, announced the recipients of its 15th annual Made in the South Awards, an awards series celebrating small Southern creators.

    Eda Rhyne Distilling Company, an Asheville distillery, won first place in the beverage category for its Appalachian Fernet.

    The win comes as Eda Rhyne gets rid of Helene. The distillery and tasting room in Historic Biltmore Village was devastated by flooding.

    Garden & Gun also recognized Raleigh Adams, recognizing the Boone-based artist with second place in the home gardener category.

    Asheville’s PyreLogs takes second place in the outdoor category with its reusable campfire bases.

    Garden & Gun will feature the winners and runners-up of the 2024 Made in the South Awards in the December 2024/January 2025 issue, on newsstands November 21. gardenandgun.com.

    Asheville restaurant on New York Times’ Eater ‘best’ lists

    Owned by Chef Ashleigh Shanti, author of the new cookbook “Our South: Black Food Through My Lens,” Good Hot Fish is one of 50 establishments on the New York Times’ 2024 list of America’s Best Restaurants.

    The South Slope restaurant, which opened in January, also made Eater’s list of the Best New Restaurants in America for 2024.

    Buxton Ave. The modern fish camp at 10 will reopen Nov. 15 with a limited menu and daily non-seafood specials like oxtail and fried chicken platters and the occasional late-night pop-up. Working hours are Friday, Saturday and Monday 11.00-19.00 and Sunday 10.00-17.00.

    More food and drink news:

    • Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food The new food truck opens Nov. 16 at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Biltmore Village taproom, 2A Huntsman Place, with a limited menu and no coffee. Working hours are 10:00-21:00 every day or until stocks last. Follow for more @guajiroavl on Instagram.
    • Wrong Way River Lodges and Cabins has reopened for overnight guest reservations and is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the coffee and provision store River Lodge Canteen, 9 Midnight Drive. On November 17, Wrong Way will host the “Wrong Way Revival” community party with smoked barbecue and live bluegrass music. Proceeds from food sales will benefit Wrong Way employees affected by the business closure due to Helene.
    • Dunkin’s Childhood Joy FoundationThe charity, supported by the coffee company Dunkin’, donated $25,000 to Feeding America for MANNA FoodBank in Asheville. The organization continued to provide food and supplies to Western North Carolina communities affected by Helene. In October, the Dunkin’ Community Cruiser distributed more than 700 free cups of coffee to frontline emergency and recovery teams, including the Asheville Fire Department, Asheville Police, the American Red Cross, and various volunteer and donation centers. More than $5,400 in promotional gift cards were awarded to relief teams and the Salvation Army of Western North Carolina for their hard work and dedication in supporting their communities.

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    Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and has worked in arts, entertainment and hospitality in Louisiana for several years. Email her at [email protected] or follow her on Instagram @PrincessOfPage.

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