THE PODCAST
The podcast above was originally recorded on 10/23/2024 and features me flying solo, without my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville, and doing my best to let you know what’s up in Asheville, post-hurricane.
00:00 - 01:06 INTRO: I Ain’t Got No Tommy
01:07 - 02:58 BREAKFAST TOGETHER: We Went To Biscuit Head South
02:59 - 04:28 I HOPE YOU’RE WELL: A Message To The People Of WNC
04:29 - 20:20 POST HURRICANE FOOD SCENE: What’s Happening?
20:21 - 21:01 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank
21:02 - 23:41 SOS ONLY: Waking Up In A Black Hole
23:42 - 30:10 THANK YOU: To The People Who Provided Free Meals
30:11 - 31:54 ARTURO: Nothing Like Shared Tragedy To Build Camaraderie
31:55 - 33:42 PERSONAL THANKS: Flour Fed My Mom
33:49 - 37:03 YOU HAVE Q’S: Why Are The Windows Boarded Up?
37:04 - 39:19 MILESTONE: Laila Indian Restaurant Was Restaurant 200
39:20 - 40:55 BYE! If You Eat Something Good, Let Me Know About It
THE NEWSLETTER
THANKSGIVING STUFF! If you own a restaurant (food truck, cafe etc) and you're running any specials for TG, please send your press release and pictures to stuhelmavl@gmail.com and I'll share them on Facebook.
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THE RHU: The Rhu will be closed for Thanksgiving proper BUT we are doing all savory & sweet stuff for pickup! People can check out the menu under the Thanksgiving tab and schedule an order for pick up on Tuesday 11/26 or Wednesday 11/27.
It's everything but the Turkey (and waiting to hear back from a supplier, but *may* have turkeys if we can get them) to be heated and served! Plus fun starters like a local cheeseboard and JF's famous & utterly Appalachian Buttermilk-Cornbread Soup. PLACE YOUR PREORDERS HERE: https://the-rhu.com/
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BARGELLO: This Thanksgiving, let Bargello take care of the cooking so you can enjoy a memorable and stress-free holiday!
Join us November 28th from 12-8PM for an Italian-and-Mediterranean-inspired, four-course family style prix fixe menu featuring Thanksgiving classics such as turkey, stuffing, potatoes and so much more.
The menu is priced at $89 for adults and $49 for children, plus tax & gratuity. https://bargelloavl.com/thanksgiving/
Reservations can be made HERE.
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ORDER FROM SUNNY POINT MENU HERE
VISIT APPALACHIAN VINTNER HERE
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GEMELLI & STRADA: Gemelli and Strada, our downtown sister restaurant, will be open on Thanksgiving Day, from 3-8 p.m. In addition to serving our current menu and house-made pastas, we will have a special Thanksgiving meal on offer as well.
Reserve your seats at Strada HERE and Gemelli HERE.
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WILDWOOD STILL: Wildwood Still / Rooftop Bar is offering a Thanksgiving Pick-Up Meal that is now available for pre-order until November 23rd. It is $250 + tax and serves 4-6 guests. Pick up will be on November 27th and comes with reheat instructions. We are asking that people email us at hello@wildwoodstill.com to place their order.
MANNA FOODBANK: With Thanksgiving being two weeks out, our staff at MANNA Foodbank wants to give thanks for your ongoing support. We are humbled by every volunteer, food donor, and financial gift that has been made during this time.
During this season when we focus on our blessings, we are so grateful for your support. You have blessed so many with your gift to MANNA Foodbank. It has gone a long way to restore hope in our community.
Together, we can transform our story from loss to recovery. Hand to hand, box to box, we will be here to make a significant difference for those who need it most.
THE PIZZA GUY IS HERE! Pizza genius, Chef Drew Peterson from Asheville Pizza South stopped by Food Fan HQ with his amazing pizza of the month for November! It was super tasty, and one of his most creative takes on an international pizza. As always I'll let Drew describe it for you.
"Duuuuude. This one turned out crazy good. Moussaka. Feta Béchamel base. Breaded and fried eggplant. Red onions. Greek seasoned lamb. Really not expecting to like lamb on pizza this much!"
I agree! The lamb was spiced just right with a little cinnamon and nutmeg to give it that Moussaka-y flavor and the Béchamel was rich, creamy, and delicious. Another hit! Get this one while you can.
MUNCHIE MEETUP! Y'all, I'm organizing a "Munchie Monday Meetup" with my friend Balthazar at Hygge Markets on The South Slope on Monday November 18th at 1pm. If you want to attend, you can Venmo me $20 @stu-helm to reserve your spot. Price includes a THCA preroll from Asheville Cannabis Tours and super fun & tasty European snacks from Hygge Markets!
So, if you like to smoke cannabis, eat snacks, and be helpful, and you want meet other like-minded people, please join us! 🙂 Zar opened right before the hurricane hit and then was closed for over month while he put his efforts into helping the folks in his community survive. He's a great guy, and I'd love for you to meet him! 🙂
ALSO: Two of my favorite people are coming to Wall Street on November 22! 🎄
“Our downtown merchants will be hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus on Friday, November 22 from 5-7! Come on down to #wallstreetavl #downtownasheville and take pics before the holiday cards go out!”
Thank you Paul Taylor Sandals / Shining Rock Goods and the Merchants of Downtown Asheville!
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