Born in North Eastern Thailand, cooking was a way to improve my life. Trained at the Royal Academy in Bangkok and cooked at the Royal Palace in Bangkok. I spent a few years cooking high end cuisine in Australia before moving to the US and opening a restaurant with my husband in Asheville, NC.

Erica has over 25 years of experience as a chef. Bun Intended's recipes all hail from her family's Thai recipes in the Isan Region of Thailand.

I grew up in Kyoto, Japan. I came to Asheville in the spring of 2018 and opened WAKUWAKU Eatery. In addition to the well-known Japanese food in the United States, I wanted to introduce Japanese home-style food that my mother and grandmother always cooked for our family.

Chef. Writer. Outdoorsman. I am obsessed with food. I moved to WNC in 2007. My career choice has always been more than just a job. It has consumed me. I enjoy making people

Phillips was born in Lebanon and immigrated to the US in the 1988. The once-aspiring food and travel show host turned restaurateur revitalized the food truck scene in Asheville and has opened two wildly successful brick & mortar food destinations.

In 2014 The Kente Kitchen was born bringing to you the flavors of West Africa. These dishes were taught to me out of love and now I want to share this love with you. The cuisines that are prepared are Liberian, Nigerian and Ghanaian dishes.

Meherwan Irani is a chef and restaurateur changing the perception of Indian food in America through his growing restaurant and spice empire in the South’s most essential culinary cities.

Farm-To-Can Craft Soda. We pride ourselves on working with Organic Roots & Fruits to create a healthier, more flavorful non-alcoholic experience for everyone in our communities.

The Times Bar is a craft cocktail bar and coffee shop nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, located in the historic S&W Cafeteria building. The team here specializes in both seasonally inspired + classic cocktails, craft coffees, and offers rotating local beer + import wine.

We were born on a bike. The rest is history. For almost 30 years we have crafted beers while proving that business can be a force for good.

Glass Revolution is an importer specializing in world class spirits from independent distilleries. Glass Revolution has been recognized as “Whisky Importer of the Year” for 2013, 2014 and 2015 by Whisky Magazine’s Icons of America Whisky. 
 

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory is inspiring human connections. With a vision of Growing for Good, we're driving growth through quality craftsmanship, consumer connections and entrepreneurial spirit.

Burial’s mission is to innovate and elevate with intention in the craft beverage and hospitality industries. Embracing an intentional, revivalist approach, we infuse our brands, products and experiences with storylines that celebrate artistry, history, and a reverence for quality.

Founded by Debbie Word, Chemist Gin was born from a small family still and many hours of moonshining. Their unique appreciation for classic distilling and modern science led to the creation of their first spirit - a beautiful gin made with American botanicals and distilled wheat spirit.

Eda Rhyne Distillery is dedicated to producing exceptional small batch spirits that capture the creative, hardworking spirit of Southern Appalachia. We source local heirloom corn, grains and botanicals that give a uniquely North Carolina flavor to our spirits. 

Ginger's Revenge is dedicated to producing exciting and creative craft beverages from sustainably sourced ingredients, and is one of only a handful of breweries in the country that specializes in alcoholic ginger beers.

Vodka distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences. Like you, we care about what’s in the bottle, so we use real ingredients – with no sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no artificial flavors.