Proponents of locally sourced food, we work to ensure urban and rural farmers are supported in their efforts to make a living. Greg is a twice James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, and Subrina is a James Beard Foundation Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow. 

@brinedandcured @tasteediner

Goff (he/him), previous head butcher at Standard Foods and former Executive Chef/Owner of the King James Public House and AUX Bar. He left home at fifteen and spent 11 years homeless, jumping freight trains across the US and Europe, cooking wherever his travels took him. He received degrees in both Culinary Arts, and Baking and Pastry from AB Tech. He is highly dedicated to supporting the local community through his food. In 2019 he was named Chef of the Year by the NCRLA. He and his wife Sam own and operate Tastee Diner.

@chefophus

A South Florida native, Hethington (he/him) grew up around the table, eating and cooking delicious soul food — food that would eventually shape his culinary trajectory: flavors, ingredients and dishes from the African diaspora. His cuisine has been acclaimed  by critics and guests alike. He is widely recognized as a rising star in the Southeast. He is a 2022 nominee for the James Beard Foundation Awards in the “Emerging Chef” category.

@cooking_withcomedy

Clarence AKA The Flavor King (he/him). We all need food to survive and laughter will allow us to live a healthier and longer life. With a culinary background of A-B Tech College Asheville, I created Cooking With Comedy for my community and its youth to get a different outlook on life. Being recognized nationally and competing on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, I have made a name for myself and opened up doors of opportunity with my food truck venture “Soul on the Road”.
 

@chefttlivinandlovin @theclarksdale

A tour de force and a force for change, Chef Terrell (she/her) has run the gamut from executive chef for the American Le Mans Race Car Series to owning her own restaurants & catering company. She ventures to spread her message and engage others with her own unique story through freelance chef projects and her critically acclaimed ‘The Clarksdale’ pop up dinner series. Terrell’s passion is to nurture and support her peers in crafting a future that celebrates and facilitates all the talented voices that make up the Asheville culinary scene.

@iamjamieturner

2019/20 NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year, Jamie Lauren Turner (she/her) has mastered the art of elevated comfort desserts. Her passion for baking and confections was ignited at the age of 10, in her hometown of Linden, NJ. As a Johnson & Wales University alumni, Jamie has worked and managed in all aspects of the pastry industry. Jamie Lauren's Pastry Prodigy Project focuses on mentoring young pastry enthusiasts on how to confidently express their pastry artistry while gaining confidence to turn their passion into a career.

Claude is a veteran multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, recording and performing musician, carpenter/builder, graphic designer, ex-music school director/teacher and 30-year drummer for the group Ween. He has dedicated a life to artistic expression, community activism and engagement. 

Sixth generation Asheville resident and Southside community activist and leader. Author of A Mother's Cry: He's Still My Child.

@devilsfootbrew

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.

@hawriverwineman

Haw River Wine Man has quietly compiled an Italian wine portfolio that stands out in NC and SC. With a firm belief that wine is an every day beverage the company strives to bring the consumer the best values possible by sourcing wine direct from the producer.

Independent and family owned, since 1994. Highland Brewing Company carved the path for Asheville craft and proudly roots itself in North Carolina. We cultivate and celebrate the experience of beer, business, people, and place.

Smoky Park Supper Club is a gathering place for friends and family, locals and visitors, and everyone in between. It is a restaurant and event space alongside the French Broad river on close to two acres of land in the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina.

There is no water purer, healthier, or better tasting than our Le Bleu Ultra Pure Water. 11% hydrogen, 89% oxygen. Nothing more, nothing less.

@beamsuntory

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.

@wehrloomavl

While it's one of the worlds oldest fermented beverages, we're not serving anything dated. Our take on Mead is something new, something refreshing. Best of all, our meads are made with our locally produced Appalachian Mountain honey and each is gluten free. 

@noble_cider

Founded in the new 'Craft Brew Mecca' of Asheville and North Carolina's apple country, Noble brings together a rich local history of agriculture with this region’s exciting craft beverage industry. We make a variety of things...mead, spritzers, wine, and cider of course!

@drinksarilla

When you choose Sarilla, you are also making positive change in the world! A fun, healthy and nonalcoholic beverage that is naturally energizing with a base of camellia sinensis tea leaves. We use a whole leaf brewing technology so not only are you getting a great-tasting beverage, but you are also benefiting from the antioxidants, amino acids, omegas and slow-release polyphenol naturally occurring in tea. 

Mississippi repealed prohibition in 1966, the last state to do so. Forty-four years later, lifelong friends and blues fans founded Cathead Distillery. Cathead is proud to be the first and oldest distillery in the state of Mississippi.