I began writing this column in the weeks leading up to the City-wide closure of restaurants, and the state-wide stay-at-home order. Obviously, the food scene in Asheville, along with everywhere else in America, came to a screeching halt, and my own life changed tremendously due to the run-away Coronavirus here in the States. So, I’m just now getting around to finishing this post up now, in late May. I will indicate where Thank you for your patience.
There’s so much great food in this town, it’s hard to pick “The Best,” but here’s the absolute cream of the crop of what I ate in the month of February 2020!
Do I like biscuits and gravy? Yes I do. Do I want to add a piece of fried chicken to that? Well, what do you think?
Eight local favorites battle it out over who’s fried chicken is better, while the voters decide who’s is best! Follow along with the results here as they come in. Voting takes place on Facebook.
I try to be a conduit of local Food News, so please check StuHelmFoodFan.com often to see what’s new and coming up in the amazing food scene of Asheville and WNC. People with Food News that they would like for me to pass along to the readers and eaters, please send me you press releases…
“Way too much joy for me.” – Stu Helm Hello Asheville! BOOM! Episode #23 “Wine, Food, Cocktails, and Competition” has been recorded, and posted, and is ready to listen to. Just click the link below… Click here to check it out: http://www.AVLFoodFans.com/23-wine-food-cocktails-and-competition In this episode, our special guest is Kris Kraft from the Asheville Wine…
“Can I come Live in Your Cheese Cave?” Hello Asheville! Yeah, Man! “Our Cheesiest Show Ever” has been recorded and uploaded and is now available for listening to! It is a REALLY fun show! Joe and Lucy and I have a lot of laughs together, and we impart a LOT of Food News about up-coming…
Hello Asheville! So… the other day I was sitting at home, “working,” when I realized, Oh fuck! It’s 1PM already! If I wanted to grab lunch at Buxton Hall, I’d have to leave immediately. They close at 3pm for two hours, and believe me, I have missed that boat often enough, that I give myself…
Hello Asheville! In preparation for my annual Stoobie Awards for the Best of Asheville, I posted the following list on FaceBook, and asked my readers to post a similar list in the comments section underneath. I figured, who doesn’t love making a list? I know I do. Here’s mine… MY TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ASHEVILLE…
Hello Asheville! In preparation for my annual Stoobie Awards for the Best of Asheville, I posted the following list on FaceBook, and asked my readers to post a similar list in the comments section underneath. I figured, who doesn’t love making a list? I know I do. Here’s mine… MY TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ASHEVILLE…
Stu Helm: Food Fan 