Xico Cocina de Fuego x The Hop Ice Cream Release (S&W Only)

A SWEET COLLABORATION BENEFITING TIERRA FERTIL

The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream is proud to partner with one of downtown Asheville’s newest culinary destinations, Xico Cocina de Fuego, joining forces to celebrate a very special local organization. Through a community raffle, the collaboration will support and uplift the amazing work of Coopertiva Tierra Fertil.

Inspired by Xico’s bold dessert menu and internationally celebrated Executive Chef, Scott Linquist, the group aims to create an ice cream flavor to ignite the senses.

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THE COLLABORATION FLAVOR

Flan de Fuego Ice Cream will consist of a base inspired by Xico’s Mexican Chocolate Flan with a Swirl of Cajeta (goat’s milk caramel) and Brûléed Plantains.

📅 Friday, May 1
📍 The Hop at S&W Food Hall | 56 Patton Ave
Available while supplies last

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COMMUNITY RAFFLE

This collaboration includes a raffle to benefit Cooperativa Tierra Fértil, whose work strengthens food access, cultural connection, and sustainable agriculture in our region.

Prizes include:
🎁 $100 Gift Card redeemable at The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea
🎁 Brunch for 4 at Xico
🎁 Tierra Fértil Mug & Hoodie

DONATE HERE - https://live.givebutter.com/c/tierra-fertil-raffle

Proceeds will help support two vital programs:

Abundancia - a local initiative led by Hispanic community members and coordinated by Tierra Fértil Cooperative since 2020 with the purpose to provide natural, nutritious and culturally- appropriate food to Hispanic community members. https://www.tierrafertilcooperativa.com/abundancia

Escuela Campesina - a collaborative educational initiative in Henderson County oriented to reconnect Hispanic community members to our ancestral relationship with farming and nature. https://www.tierrafertilcooperativa.com/escuela-campesina

The raffle goes through Thursday, May 14. A winner will be selected on Monday, May 18 and contacted via email.

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CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION AT XICO

This collaboration also kicks off the excitement for Xico de Mayo, offering dual culinary experiences and sneak peek of their new concept, Xico Chico! Choose your fiesta style from two options:

🔥 For a more intimate culinary tribute, Executive Chef Scott Linquist is curating a one-night-only ‘Fiesta Poblano’ tasting menu ($85 per person), celebrating the authentic historical significance of Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla. Guests can expect iconic dishes from Puebla including a masa trio and signature mole dishes including the national dish of Mexico featuring mole poblano with roasted heritage turkey breast. Reservations are strongly encouraged - https://resy.com/cities/asheville-nc/venues/xico-asheville?date=2026-04-25&seats=2

🔥 In anticipation of the summer opening of its new downstairs concept, Xico Chico, guests will get a firsthand glimpse behind the authentic quick-service taqueria from the Xico team. Enjoy the first taste of brand new menu items, $6 margaritas, cerveza, a mariachi band from 4-5pm, and more. Additionally, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary scoop of The Hop x Xico limited edition ice cream flavor.

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The Hop and Xico are grateful to be a part of this effort to bring together local chefs, farmers, neighbors, and guests to celebrate, support, and uplift meaningful work happening in WNC.