@better_thymes

Chef Gabe (he/him)received his Culinary Arts degree in French style cooking from Le Cordon Bleu and brings over 10 years of cooking knowledge and experience. Mei (she/her)  earned her Business Degree from Chico State, CA and helped run a startup hedge fund in her previous career. With Mei’s extensive background in business operations and the Chef's creative spirit the two are on a mission to change how healthy food is viewed. All ingredients for their products are sourced to be organic, gluten-free, vegan, and using natural unrefined sugars.

@cassia.avl

Trevor (he/him) and Madeline (she/her) seamlessly integrate their passion for the flavors of Thailand with their fine dining background to bring you a one-of-a-kind dining experience. These classically trained chefs bring a unique perspective of a culinary tour through the regions of Thailand. The duo highlights a mixture of local and exotic ingredients as well as a variety of traditional and modern cooking techniques to create a new menu for every event.

@cassia.avl

Trevor (he/him) and Madeline (she/her) seamlessly integrate their passion for the flavors of Thailand with their fine dining background to bring you a one-of-a-kind dining experience. These classically trained chefs bring a unique perspective of a culinary tour through the regions of Thailand. The duo highlights a mixture of local and exotic ingredients as well as a variety of traditional and modern cooking techniques to create a new menu for every event. 

@hominyfarm

Hominy Farm reflects a passion for locally sourced and milled grains, natural leavening techniques, and wood fired baking, and sources ingredients with care, creating zero waste, using only plant based ingredients, and planting seeds and trees on the homestead year round. By finding the inspiration is the bread of his ancestors in Lebanon, Eli hopes to offer old world, wood fired breads which serve as vessels for inspiration in themselves. When Sydney, an art educator, is not running her classroom, she is running the back end of Hominy Farm.

@chefraspberry @houseofgristle

Jametta (she/her) has worked in some of the most-lauded kitchens in Minneapolis and founded her very own House of Gristle that’s a popular pop-up and catering operation. She’s known for bold flavors, flawless technique, and a voracious curiosity, driven to learn and share her wealth of knowledge. Passionate about social change, she mentors women through the Ramsey County Correctional Facility Culinary Arts program. Jametta was just recognized by the Charlie Awards, Minneapolis’ own food world version of the Oscars, as a Rising Star.

@frenchbroadpantry

Dune (he/him) was born and raised in the South of France, immersed in a vibrant gastronomic culture. After graduating from Hospitality and Culinary school, Dune explored the cultures and cuisines of dozens of countries. Dune spent ten years in California where the fusion of global cuisines are embraced and crafted with fresh, locally available abundance. He created the French Broad Pantry to explore and offer as many delectable delights one can find in a home pantry including dressings, spreads, sauces, broths, and desserts.

@_mamones_

Héctor (he/him) and Julia (she/her) have lived in Asheville since fall of 2019, and have years of restaurant and hospitality experience in NYC and the Twin Cities. Mamones specializes in private curated dining experiences. They focus on South and Central American cuisines, but highlight global flavors, while celebrating the ingredients that are unique to Appalachia. Héctor and Julia love connecting with people over food and are grateful to play a part in their making special occasions even more memorable.

@bramble_events

Born and raised in Florida, Regan (he/him) has been working in professional kitchens for over twenty-five years. Trained and experienced in the style of European cuisine, he worked at the former Piedmont in Durham before opening farm-to-table gem, Little Hen. Regan retired Little in 2017 and has continued to evolve his culinary sensibilities through different projects. Regan has embarked on a new adventure to lend his vision to a local multi-use event-space and unique dining concept that once again takes him back to elevating local bounty.

@cocosavl

Born and raised in New York, Nicole (she/her) has had a passion for all things baking and delicious desserts since she was a little girl. After years of making sweets for family and friends as a hobby, she decided to quit her technology job and got an opportunity to learn at one of the top wedding cake bakeries in Austin, TX. After moving to Asheville, she opened COCO’s Bake Shop which not only specializes in completely customizable desserts for the big celebrations in life but also provides a wide range of sweets for the everyday moments.

@monkpub

Kala is a self proclaimed "Cocktail Nerd" who has spent many nights on the back side of bars for nearly 15 years. She focuses on crafting interesting creative libations featuring premium spirits, distinctive flavor profiles, and fresh seasonal ingredients served on a casual rooftop setting overlooking the South Slope of downtown. Kala can be found managing the beer side of the bar as well and has expanded her interests into creating hard seltzers for the brewery's Holy Water program. 

@archetypebrewingavl

Archetype seeks to push the boundaries of traditional brewing, collaborate creatively to support local community, and provide a dynamic space to bring people together.

@hillmanbeer

Hillman Beer is a small, family-owned business located in Asheville, NC. With an emphasis on quality beer and a focus on classics and comfort, we hope that our beer and pub atmosphere keep you coming back to Hillman Beer.

@topofthemonk

We won’t bore you with some long dissertation. Instead, we’ll just say this: at Top of the Monk our philosophy is simple, centered around presenting you with the best quality cocktails, served by our knowledgeable and friendly staff in an atmosphere that is both sophisticated, yet relaxing. We take pride in serving the finest classic cocktails, and in continually honing and learning our craft in order to give you the best experience and drinks possible.
 

@botanistandbarrel

Botanist & Barrel crafts real southern ciders, fruited sours, and wines. Focused on spontaneous, wild cultures and light-handed winemaking we embrace old world methods with modern sensibilities.

@savorshrub

Kat Savage (she/her) is a WNC native, passionate naturalist & foodie. SAVOR makes NA mixers in an homage to herbal & European traditions of bitters & shrubs. She has been involved in herbalism for 20 years & has her BS in Natural Health. Formerly co-owning & formulating for a respected herb school & tincture company, she has taught about health around the southeast. SAVOR’s mission is to encourage clients to drop in & savor life’s little moments with better bitters.

@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.

@chemistspirits

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.

@cultivatedcocktailsdistillery

Since 2015, our family distillery has been crafting award-winning spirits and taking them one step further. Cultivated Cocktails blends legacy with innovation, art with science. We age our spirits with care, choice oaks and unique flavors. 

@seedlipdrinks

Seedlip is on a mission to change the way the world drinks with the highest quality non-alcoholic options.

@embrewtea

You've barely got five minutes until your next video call, but desperately need a cup of tea to get you through it. Skip the messy infuser and grab an Embrew tea bag full of high-end tea and a touch of natural sweetener. Now, turn on your kettle and get to that meeting. 

@shantielixirs

Working together, the Shanti Elixirs’ team is dedicated to spreading well-being, peace and good vibes through every sip of Jun – created and bottled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

@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. 

@loomimports

LOOM Imports partners with talented Artisans across the globe to create authentic, handmade, one of a kind goods. Each product is made using traditional techniques and natural materials. LOOM operates under the principals of fair trade, and values collaborative, community driven ethical partnerships. 

@matchanude

Matcha Nude exists because finding organic, pure matcha that tastes good, is affordable + good for the planet is actually pretty hard to come by. We offer affordable premium grade organic, non-gmo matcha that is ethically sourced from Japan + is packaging in 100% compostable packaging. Our matcha is naturally soft and sweet in flavor and doesn't need additional sweeteners. We are on a mission to show the world the power of this incredible tea + the lifestyle that comes with it.

@provisionsmercantile

Established in 2019 by Asheville natives Heather and Matt Wright, Provisions Mercantile was inspired by Heather’s grandmother, Claudene Mchone, who created a small general store in the basement of her West Asheville home in the 1960s. The general mercantile served as an anchor in the community, a place where neighbors congregated and socialized. In honor of these classic community hubs, we offer a broad selection of unique goods, eclectic gifts, and nostalgic heirloom-worthy supplies for all ages and stripes. We are proudly locally owned and our exclusive offerings and

@organicgrowersschool

Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Our hands-on training, workshops, conferences, and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically.

@godess.ghee

We are a mama owned & women run small business in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains near Asheville who believe in the wisdom of food as medicine & honor the ancient Ayurvedic ritual of crafting grass-fed ghee. We are founded on the ethos of making the highest quality commercially available ghee made from the cream of cows living on green pastures + paying our team living wage + running a business as local and sustainable as possible. Our vision is to craft a nourishing

@redfiddlevittles

Red Fiddle Vittles creates fine food inspired by Appalachian ingredients, farms, and traditions. Created in 2018 as a catering and private chef company, Red Fiddle Vittles recently expanded to include a South Asheville retail storefront featuring house-made provisions, heat-and-eat weekly dinners, and specialty groceries from local producers. Combining more than 30 years of event and kitchen experience, Erica Beneke (she/her) and Matt Farr (he/him) are the mom-and-pop chefs and owners of Red Fiddle Vittles.

@botanicalbonesco

We believe that all living creatures are at their best when consuming foods that nourish the mind, body and soul. Our dog treats are made in small batches with nutrient-dense clean ingredients that dogs love + superfoods and adaptogens to promote wellness.