Here's a recap of restaurant openings and reopenings in 2025 in Asheville — and a sneak peek of what's to come in 2026.

ASHEVILLE - A breakfast and lunch restaurant is introduced downtown; a pair of beer and cider makers prepare to open an infused mocktail distillery and eatery; a new coffee shop opens in Biltmore ...

Today's burning question considers the former Moe's Southwest Grill location in Biltmore Village. Curious about something? Email the newsroom at news@citizen-times.com. Your question and answer could ...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Biltmore McDonald’s is set for Jan. 8, followed by a family day Jan. 10 featuring special characters.

ASHEVILLE - Last September, Tropical Storm Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, causing the destruction of the Biltmore Village restaurant, Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Nearly a ...

Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant in Asheville's Biltmore Village, has reopened after being damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Cava is donating $5,000 to BeLoved Asheville and Buncombe County Long-Term ...

Village Wayside Bar and Grille is slated to reopen at a new address after Tropical Storm Helene forced its closure. Village Wayside, which was established 15 years ago, closed in the fall of 2024 ...

Several Asheville food and beverage establishments have opened or reopened after Tropical Storm Helene. New businesses include Asheville Forager, Fitz and the Wolfe, and The Refinery. Reopened ...

Asheville's hospitality industry continued its recovery in 2025 after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage in 2024. Many local restaurants and bars closed, relocated, or rebranded, while new ...