The menu for Leo’s lunch special is always changing, but it’s always delicious. Photo by AVLtoday Hungry for a meal that won’t break the bank? We hunted down the best meal deals here in Asheville so you don’t have to. Here are 20+ local restaurant deals to take advantage of each day of the week. Multi-day specials Tall John’s, 152 Montford Ave. | Get half-off apps every day from 4 to 5 p.m. Leo’s House of Thirst, 1055 Haywood Rd. | Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you can enjoy a $29 prix fixe lunch menu with a gourmet sandwich, soup, salad, and dessert. Isa’s Bistro, 1 Battery Park ..read more

We’re eagerly anticipating our order from Jersey South Bagel Co. this Saturday. Photo via @jerseysouthbagelco We may not boast the number of bagel shops that New York City does, but Asheville has its gems. If you’re looking to get that crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside, cream-cheese-smothered, perfectly golden fix — keep drooling er, we mean reading. Jersey South Bagel Co. After launching this March, the New Jersey-style shop rolls, boils, and bakes fresh bagels available for pickup or delivery. Just head over to Instagram to place your order of flavors like everything, sesame ..read more

Enjoy some tasty treats for a good cause. Photo by Asheville Humane Society Bone appétit. More than 60 local restaurants are joining the Asheville Humane Society’s 19th Annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser to support animals in the organization’s care. And if you want to get involved, all you have to do is dine out on Tuesday, April 2 at one of the participating locations. That’s right — no restricted menus or special cocktails. The restaurants donate a percentage of all of their sales for the day. Premier restaurants, like Grey Eagle Taqueria and The Blackbird, will donate 25% of their sa ..read more

Tropical Double IPA Lounge Juice is the first of two flavors planned for Highland’s Lounge Juice series. Photo provided by Highland Brewing Highland Brewing is letting the good vibes flow with their latest year-round beer. Lounge Juice Tropical Double IPA is a sweet, juicy, flavor-packed DIPA available in groovy 19.2-oz cans and six-packs. With notes of pineapple + passion fruit and a rich, hoppy flavor, it’s the kind of goes-down-easy bev that’s perfect for a citrusy summer day. Lounge Juice debuts as a new beer family for Highland as the 30-year-old family-owned brewery continues to ..read more

Get ready to sink your teeth into beautiful burgers. Photo via Loott House Get ready for a bun-in-a-million experience. This Saturday, March 23, AVL Food Series is hosting Burger Bliss, a family-friendly food festival showcasing bold burger creations from local chefs. Folks from Loott House, Storm Rhum Bar, Baba Nahm, Funkatorium, Juicy Lucy’s Burger Bar and Grill, and The Madness will bring the beef, with Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. serving up local brews, cocktails, and farm-to-can craft sodas (like the Orange Peel Sparking Orange from its Soundwave Series). Snag a VIP or general admiss ..read more

Find out what you can sip on soon. Photo by Bence Boros Here in Asheville, our cup runneth over with places to grab a drink — but there are some new spots to put on your radar for your next happy hour. From breweries to wineries to rooftop bars, drink in the details on the new additions and highly anticipated openings in the beverage scene. What’s new TRVE Brewing Co., 255 Short Coxe Ave. The Denver-based brewery opened up its Asheville location on Thursday, March 14. What can you expect from the new spot? Beer and metal. There are 10+ brews on tap to choose from (we recommend the Obsidia ..read more

Sip on this sparkling cran-lime soda at your next Rabbit Rabbit show. Photo via Devil’s Foot Beverage Devil’s Foot Beverage has partnered with local music venues to create the Soundwave Series, four nonalcoholic craft sodas brewed with fresh fruits, roots, and spices and made exclusively for each venue. Here are the delicious details on each bev: The Orange Peel Sparking Orange is flavored with navel + blood oranges and organic limes. Get a taste at the release party on Friday, March 16 at The Mule, with music from Erykah Badu tribute act Orange Moon. Quench your thirst with this s ..read more

Get your hands on this incredible spread from Master BBQ. Photo by AVLtoday Let’s be real: Asheville’s food truck scene has been on a roll — but it’s also tough to keep up with all of these eateries wheeling around. Luckily, taste-testing food trucks is one of our unofficial hobbies, so we’ve got all the delectable details on 30+ mobile restaurants around town. Plus, for each truck we linked the best way to keep up with its schedule, either via social media or its website. Note: We always recommend checking online to confirm locations before heading out, as these details can change ..read more

All the chocolate magic happens here. Photo by AVLtoday The subtle scent hits as soon as you enter Molly and John Cook’s door. It isn’t immediately apparent where it’s coming from — until you step through to the living room and turn a corner. Arranged in a large alcove, where another family might place a dining room table, the Cooks have created a confectionery kitchen. On these counters and in these molds, Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates are made. It’s a pretty sweet story, so let’s start at the beginning. A history that starts in Hershey We could begin with Molly’s and John’s exten ..read more

Savor Charlotte proves that food + drink should be an experience. Photo provided by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority Hit the road, AVL, and get to know Charlotte’s vibrant culinary scene during Savor Charlotte — a two-week foodie adventure spotlighting the Queen City’s top chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and bakers. Happening March 12-26, the curated culinary experience treats guests to exclusive menus, limited-time deals, and hands-on events by talented tastemakers throughout the city. Here’s the top foodie experiences we’re eyeing: Savor Charlotte includes local favorites li ..read more