What’s new in food: Highland Brewing Co. hosts Cold Mountain Winter Ale Festival
“There are some die-hard Cold Mountain fans who aim to be first in line each year in a vintage Cold Mountain hat and shirt,” he says. Nicky Mitchell, Vice President of Brand Development for Hyland. “People are happy to tell us which release year was their favorite flavor profile. There are even marriage proposals and people planning weddings when Cold Mountain is on tap. It means a lot that beer has become a part of many people’s memories.”
Friday, November 11th kicks off the Cold Mountain Winter Ale Festival. A weekend release marking his 26th year of Yale is his celebration. The festival will feature release events at both Highland Taprooms, the return of special Cold Mountain variations from previous years such as Imperial and Coconut Cold Mountain, and a rotating list of bands and food trucks serving the festival’s daily songs and food. included. A volleyball tournament and silent disco are also planned.
Meanwhile, this year’s new variation is Chocolate Hazelnut Cold Mountain.
A Celebration Session Access Pass must be purchased in advance to visit the brewery. You can buy Cold Mountain releases on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Daytime access tickets from noon to 4pm, featuring a more family-friendly atmosphere, are $10 (children 5 and under are free). Tickets for the Evening Session for 21+ are from 6-11pm and cost $20.
Guests can also pre-purchase Cold Mountain Holiday and Cheer Packs featuring each variation of Cold Mountain this year. The party continues on Monday, November 14th, and no access pass is required to visit the brewery.
“Cold Mountain Winter Ale is as iconic a beer in western North Carolina as the Highlands themselves,” says Mitchell. “For over 26 years, beer has truly become a cultural touchstone. Like many, my family celebrates the holidays at Cold Mountain each year. it’s the best!”
Highland Brewing Co. is located at 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200. For tickets and information, visit avl.mx/anm.
Mary’s Meatloaf
The downtown church, Heywood Street Congregation, is partnering with many local restaurants for a fundraising event, “At Home with Miss Mary’s Meatloaf,” on Thursday, November 10. Since 2013, the congregation’s restaurant partnership program, Downtown Welcome Table, has helped nonresidents and at-risk communities in Asheville enjoy hot meals and build community with citizens, both homeless and residents alike. We have created a weekly space to The initiative has grown to serve over 1,000 meals each week. Funds raised at the November 10th event will be donated to his DWT.
The name of the event is Mary Littlejohnis a frequent volunteer in the congregation, and the family’s meatloaf recipe dates back 30 years. Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, Strada Italiano and French Broad Chocolate will serve desserts for the event, while Sunny Point Café will serve biscuits to accompany their famous meatloaf with mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and green beans.
The Haywood Street Congregation is located at 297 Haywood St. For a complete list of meal and donation options, visit avl.mx/c4v.
Complimentary Veterans Day BBQ
This Veterans Day, Buxton Hall Barbecue observes the holiday by offering a free BBQ lunch to veterans from 11am to 2pm. Other participating restaurants include Prime Barbecue in Wake County and Southern Smoke Barbecue in Sampson County.
Anyone who has served or is currently enlisted in the US military can enjoy a free lunch with proper ID. North Carolina Farm Credit also provides curbside pickup for wounded warriors.
For more information, visit avl.mx/c4s.
celebrate the autumn harvest
Want to expand your horizons about what’s possible in food and agriculture? The Utopian Seed Project will help you do just that with four North Carolina chefs in Trial to Table: Fall Celebration. The rally will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Smoky Park Supper Club event space, The Boat House.
The Utopian Seed Project is a local non-profit organization that explores and celebrates diversity in food and agriculture. Expect this event to be a casual yet upbeat showcase showcasing both traditional and unique crops and ingredients.
chef Lewis Martinez (Techio Foods), Ashley Shanty (good hot fish popup), Jamie Swofford (Old North Farm) and terry Terrell (Ladies Who Brunch co-founder) will serve all guests two tapas-style plates, including one vegetarian dish. Additional treats include: Harvest Red Saison specially brewed in partnership with Cellarest Brewery. Turkish Butternut Squash from Two Seeds in a Pod and The Utopian Seed Project. A collaboration between Gospel Ice Cream and Terrell pie and ice cream.
“I want people to be energized by exploring and connecting with food on different levels,” he says. Chris Smith, executive director of The Utopian Seed Project. “We tell stories about food, offer different kinds of experiences, and talk about the importance of food and climate change.”
The Boat House is located at 350 Riverside Drive. Tickets are $50 per person. See avl.mx/c4t for more information.
Assad from Argentina
November 12th 12:30-16:00 Chef Eric Sheffer (Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, Jettie Rae’s Oyster House and Cielo Catering) invite the community to an authentic Argentinian Asado at Fonta Flora’s Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo. Picadas (charcuterie-style appetizers), beef empanadas, choripan (Argentine sausage and bread with chimichurri), short ribs, flank steak, vegetables, and dulce de leche-filled cookies make up a family feast. increase. Fonta Flora beer is served a la carte and the Centerprice Jazz Trio offers live music from 1pm.
“Interacting with family and friends is important to Eric,” he says. Sarah Arman, Brand Manager of the Sheffer Group. “He wants to share his passion as a chef, his love of cooking and hospitality, and his joy of serving people.”
Tickets are available for $85 per person. Fonta Flora Brewery – Whippoorwill Farm is located at 6751 NC 126, Nebo. See avl.mx/c4u for more information.
cider and cause
Following on from the success of last year’s fundraising event, Barn Door Ciderworks will help raise funds for Root Cause Farm on Saturday, November 12th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Work towards a just, equitable and resilient food system that offers solutions to hunger and nourishes all types of hunger.
“Last year, Root Cause Farm was our first fundraising event and had a great turnout,” said the co-owner of Barn Door Ciderworks. Dan Fowler in an official announcement. “We are thrilled to support our neighbors at Fairview and the important role Root Cause plays in our community.”
An online silent auction will be launched concurrently with the event, with Root Cause Farm representatives onsite to sow the seeds of education on how the organization operates and how people can participate. Barn Door Ciderworks offers a large selection of small batch ciders, local beers, wines, non-alcoholic beverages and a light fare menu at this free-to-attend event. A portion of all sales of Barn Door products directly support the fundraising efforts of Root Cause Farm.
The Flying Crowd Band will perform live throughout the event, with raffle prizes from East Fork, Hickory Nut Gap Farms, Biltmore Estate and more on display to encourage online bidding in support of Root Cause Farms.
Barn Door Ciderworks is located at 23 Lytle Road, Fairview. For more information on root cause farms, visit avl.mx/bct.
Local Artists, National Recognition
Earlier this year, local artists Hannah BungiePabst Blue Ribbon’s 10th Annual Art Can Contest More than 140 million cans of classic beer, featuring these 10 designs, are beginning to roll out to all PBR stores.
Bunzey received a prize of $10,000 for the winning post. This allowed her to quit her part-time job to focus on her artwork. “I’ve been working towards becoming a full-time artist for about five years, and winning the contest really helped me make that happen,” she says.
If PBR isn’t your beer of choice, you can still see her winning creations on two billboards around town on Patton Avenue and Heywood Road. “It feels great and is a great way to spread my art out there,” says Bungie.
For more information on the contest and its winners, visit avl.mx/c4r.