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. 

Previous head butcher at Standard Foods in Raleigh, and  former Executive Chef and Owner of the King James Public House and AUX Bar in Asheville. Goff’s cuisine has been recognized by Food & Wine Magazine, Bon Appétit, Garden and Gun.

A South Florida native, Hethington 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.

Known in food circles as The Flavor King, he loves cooking great food and making people laugh. He appeared on Cutthroat Kitchen S15|E3 - "I'm kind of a big dill." You can also find his recipes at Ingles Table. Clarence is working on his next project, Areta's, a soul food cafe at

15 years as an active voice and participant in the Asheville food scene, most connected to the Farm to Table culture. My primary focus is all things LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE. I work daily with local farmers to procure the best local product possible.

2019 - '20 NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year, Jamie Lauren Turner has mastered the art of the elevated comfort desserts. Her passion for baking and confections was ignited at the age of 10 yrs. old in her hometown of Linden, New Jersey.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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. 

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!

When you choose Sarilla, you are also making positive change in the world! Part of the 3 Mountains family of purpose-driven brands, Sarilla inspires people to live the life of their dreams by offering a beverage that supports a healthy, happy, & simple lifestyle.

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.