#PictureList – 8 Awesome Things I Ate at Buxton Hall Recently
1) House Made Kielbasa 2) Cup o’ Salad 3) RC Cola Baked Beans 4) Buxton Burger 5) Limas Under the Hog 6) Chicken Sandwich 7) Hush Puppies 8) Texas Toast
Meal, Restaurant of the Year Contender: Table, Asheville – Dawn’s Birthday
Yeah, Man, I’m announcing early contenders for the annual Stoobie Awards this year, something I’ve never done before, but thought might add to the fun… and tension… of the contests! Two of the biggest categories for Stoobie Awards are Meal of the Year, and Restaurant of the Year. The former going to ONE meal, the…
Fancy Eatin’: 5 Course Live Fire Feast at Urban Orchard!
I was lucky enough to get a press pass to a beautiful, delicious, very filling and meaty 5 course dinner at URBAN ORCHARD that was the first in a series of “Live Fire” cook outs and cider pairings they hope to do over the coming months. It was effing great! I was very fortunate to…
Epic Journey to Flat Rock & Hendersonville!
My buddy John Kirtley and I have been trying to get together for a lunch-centric road trip for ages. John’s been wanting me to try 3 of his favorite places in Hendersonville, where he grew up, and Flat Rock right next door. He also brought his friend Zach along, and the three of us pigged…
EAT. WRITE. REPEAT.
How to Become a Food Writer in 3 easy steps… Eat food! Write about it. Repeat often. Yeah, Man! I’ve got a great job. I eat food, and then I write about it. Well, it’s not so much a job as it is a very expensive hobby that I sometimes get paid for. I haven’t…
DEAR STU: Do You Know of Any Colombian Restaurants…
“Gosh, that’s a tough one…” I recently received a FaceBook message from a reader asking me about a specific international cuisine. I came up empty, but he informed me about a thing or two. J- Hey there, do you know of any Colombian restaurants in the area? My wife is Colombian and homesick! Stu…
DEAR STU: I Have a Challenge for You…
“Where can one eat a good, local meal downtown after 9-10pm? “ Recently I got a FaceBook message from a reader presenting me with a bit of a challenge. I took on the challenge and came up with the infos. BDV – Thanks for the food reviews! I have a challenge for you. I…
DEAR STU: Got a Bit of a Dilemma…
“After a Recent Great Weekend of Food in DC with our son, I want to reciprocate” Not long ago I got a FaceBook message from a reader asking me where he might go with his family for a birthday celebration. He used the phrase “best restaurant,” and I always have one or two… or…
BOOKED! Chefs Elliott Moss, Mike McCarty, AJ Gregson, and More!
Who’s Gots the Guests? Here’s the guest schedule for the nest few weeks of AVL Food Fans. May 3rd – Episode #24 – Chef Mike McCarty from The Lobster Trap & Gina Smith back on to Interview us! May 17th – Episode #25 – Dan and Jael Rattigan from French Broad Chocolates May 31st –…
PODCAST: Stu Helm / Chef Joe Scully: AVL Food Fans 23 – “Wine, Food, Cocktails, and Competitions”
“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…
Stu Helm: Food Fan 