AIR News

Pasta Perfect at the new Gemelli’s
Gemelli’s new location in Biltmore Village preserves the past for the present “When you take on an older, historic building, you want to make the renovation...
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Local Love at the Local Joint
After a decade working at The Local Joint, Amanda Dunk took it over In one busy week in May 2022, Amanda Dunk signed the lease on a restaurant, a music......
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Keeping Up the Good Work! Blue Mountain Pizza puts giving back at the top of their menu
The landing page for Blue Mountain Pizza uses three words to tout what they do: Pizza. Beer. Music. Click the link to Learn More and you’ll find a slightly le...
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Y’all Come Back Now
When Jill Rhodes purchased the Centreville Luncheonette in Woodfin, she became an integral part of the community The first time Jill Rhodes visited the Centrevi...
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Benevolent Spirits: Supporting Texas Flood Relief
In an act of solidarity and compassion, Asheville area restaurants—alongside the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR)—are activating the Benev...
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Third Session of AIR’s Financial Empowerment Program Launches
The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) is proud to announce the launch of the Third session of its Financial Empowerment Pilot Program (FEPP), d...
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Hurricane Helene Recovery Info for Restaurants and Employees
Restaurant Reopening Info and Support for Businesses Support for Employees Members: if AIR can assist you in any way during this recovery effort, please reach o...
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Restaurants Open After Hurricane Helene
  Please see a list below of AIR member restaurants that have reopened for service. We’re working hard to make sure information is accurate, but doub...
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Tickets for Taste of Asheville Feb. 1 on Sale Now
Taste of Asheville 2024 Tickets on Sale Now Tickets for the tastiest night of the year are on sale now! AIR’s Taste of Asheville is coming up Thursday, Februa...
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2024 AIR Passports on Sale Now
Discover the culinary wonders of Asheville with AIR’s 2024 Passport! Indulge in the flavors of many of Asheville’s top independent restaurants with...
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