
The Blue Cardinal
Reimagined Southern Appalachian dishes with bold, nontraditional flavors and seasonal small plates served in Highland Brewing Co.'s taproom, designed for pairing with the brewery's craft beers and casual communal dining.
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Comfort-forward Southern Appalachian plates reimagined with unexpected global spices and inventive techniques, served in a casual brewery taproom for dinner service—ideal for adventurous palates seeking modern southern flavors paired with local beer.

Comfort-forward Southern Appalachian plates reimagined with unexpected global spices and inventive techniques, served in a casual brewery taproom for dinner service—ideal for adventurous palates seeking modern southern flavors paired with local beer.
Comfort-forward Southern Appalachian plates reimagined with unexpected global spices and inventive techniques, served in a casual brewery taproom for dinner service—ideal for adventurous palates seeking modern southern flavors paired with local beer.

Smoky Western North Carolina-style barbecue paired with Highland Brewing Company's tap lineup in a relaxed brewery taproom, featuring classic smoked meats and a casual dinner vibe ideal for beer and barbecue fans.

Smoky Western North Carolina-style barbecue paired with Highland Brewing Company's tap lineup in a relaxed brewery taproom, featuring classic smoked meats and a casual dinner vibe ideal for beer and barbecue fans.
Smoky Western North Carolina-style barbecue paired with Highland Brewing Company's tap lineup in a relaxed brewery taproom, featuring classic smoked meats and a casual dinner vibe ideal for beer and barbecue fans.

Fresh, vibrant Mexican food from El Querubin served in a casual brewery taproom, ideal for pairing with house beers; expect bright flavors and approachable plates suited to relaxed dinners or casual date nights.

Fresh, vibrant Mexican food from El Querubin served in a casual brewery taproom, ideal for pairing with house beers; expect bright flavors and approachable plates suited to relaxed dinners or casual date nights.
Fresh, vibrant Mexican food from El Querubin served in a casual brewery taproom, ideal for pairing with house beers; expect bright flavors and approachable plates suited to relaxed dinners or casual date nights.

Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts and locally sourced North Carolina toppings, served alongside charcuterie, salads, and sides in a lively brewery taproom—casual dining ideal for Valentine's evening.

Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts and locally sourced North Carolina toppings, served alongside charcuterie, salads, and sides in a lively brewery taproom—casual dining ideal for Valentine's evening.
Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts and locally sourced North Carolina toppings, served alongside charcuterie, salads, and sides in a lively brewery taproom—casual dining ideal for Valentine's evening.

Charred hotdogs and specialty nachos from the Squatch hotdog cart paired with rotating taps; expect casual brewery patio vibes, quirky curios for browsing, and easy beer and street food pairings.

Charred hotdogs and specialty nachos from the Squatch hotdog cart paired with rotating taps; expect casual brewery patio vibes, quirky curios for browsing, and easy beer and street food pairings.
Charred hotdogs and specialty nachos from the Squatch hotdog cart paired with rotating taps; expect casual brewery patio vibes, quirky curios for browsing, and easy beer and street food pairings.

Authentic Philly cheesesteaks piled with melty provolone and sautéed onions, served with crispy hand cut fries from a visiting food truck at a bustling brewery patio; casual, comfort focused dining alongside draft beers.

Authentic Philly cheesesteaks piled with melty provolone and sautéed onions, served with crispy hand cut fries from a visiting food truck at a bustling brewery patio; casual, comfort focused dining alongside draft beers.
Authentic Philly cheesesteaks piled with melty provolone and sautéed onions, served with crispy hand cut fries from a visiting food truck at a bustling brewery patio; casual, comfort focused dining alongside draft beers.

Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.

Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.

Sizzling, savory empanadas and hand rolled crepes from one of Asheville’s earliest Argentinian food trucks, served alongside local craft beers in a relaxed outdoor brewery setting.

Sizzling, savory empanadas and hand rolled crepes from one of Asheville’s earliest Argentinian food trucks, served alongside local craft beers in a relaxed outdoor brewery setting.
Sizzling, savory empanadas and hand rolled crepes from one of Asheville’s earliest Argentinian food trucks, served alongside local craft beers in a relaxed outdoor brewery setting.

Dusty Appalachian folk from a two piece blending Jerry Garcia style picking with Tom Waits gravelly storytelling; intimate acoustic duo performing original and traditional songs in Highland Brewing's cozy taproom.

Dusty Appalachian folk from a two piece blending Jerry Garcia style picking with Tom Waits gravelly storytelling; intimate acoustic duo performing original and traditional songs in Highland Brewing's cozy taproom.
Dusty Appalachian folk from a two piece blending Jerry Garcia style picking with Tom Waits gravelly storytelling; intimate acoustic duo performing original and traditional songs in Highland Brewing's cozy taproom.

Valentine's brunch at a craft-beer collective featuring daytime comfort fare and beer flights in a relaxed communal taproom. Expect low-key local energy, beer-forward pairings, and casual conversation.

Valentine's brunch at a craft-beer collective featuring daytime comfort fare and beer flights in a relaxed communal taproom. Expect low-key local energy, beer-forward pairings, and casual conversation.
Valentine's brunch at a craft-beer collective featuring daytime comfort fare and beer flights in a relaxed communal taproom. Expect low-key local energy, beer-forward pairings, and casual conversation.

Rooftop culinary and cocktail experience atop a downtown hotel, serving Asian inspired plates and craft cocktails with a whiskey focused menu that invites deep tasting and friendly, down to earth bar hospitality.

Rooftop culinary and cocktail experience atop a downtown hotel, serving Asian inspired plates and craft cocktails with a whiskey focused menu that invites deep tasting and friendly, down to earth bar hospitality.
Rooftop culinary and cocktail experience atop a downtown hotel, serving Asian inspired plates and craft cocktails with a whiskey focused menu that invites deep tasting and friendly, down to earth bar hospitality.

Pedal-steel-led, genre-fluid sets spotlight fresh collaborations between Matt Smith and seasoned touring session players in Highland Brewing's lively taproom, pairing intimate musicianship with craft-beer conviviality.

Pedal-steel-led, genre-fluid sets spotlight fresh collaborations between Matt Smith and seasoned touring session players in Highland Brewing's lively taproom, pairing intimate musicianship with craft-beer conviviality.
Pedal-steel-led, genre-fluid sets spotlight fresh collaborations between Matt Smith and seasoned touring session players in Highland Brewing's lively taproom, pairing intimate musicianship with craft-beer conviviality.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Steam-filled tasting stations and spoon-ready samplings of hearty, savory bowls as local cooks compete's annual soup contest, with ticketed tastings and relaxed taproom vibes.
Steam-filled tasting stations and spoon-ready samplings of hearty, savory bowls as local cooks compete's annual soup contest, with ticketed tastings and relaxed taproom vibes.
Steam-filled tasting stations and spoon-ready samplings of hearty, savory bowls as local cooks compete's annual soup contest, with ticketed tastings and relaxed taproom vibes.

Candlelit Valentine's pop-up in a cozy River Arts District taproom with craft beer pours and local makers selling gifts and treats, ideal for date night browsing, small group mingling, and seasonal gift shopping.

Candlelit Valentine's pop-up in a cozy River Arts District taproom with craft beer pours and local makers selling gifts and treats, ideal for date night browsing, small group mingling, and seasonal gift shopping.
Candlelit Valentine's pop-up in a cozy River Arts District taproom with craft beer pours and local makers selling gifts and treats, ideal for date night browsing, small group mingling, and seasonal gift shopping.

Casual late-night gathering around communal tables for tabletop and card games, with a stash of shared titles available and craft beer on tap; friendly players of all skill levels welcome.

Casual late-night gathering around communal tables for tabletop and card games, with a stash of shared titles available and craft beer on tap; friendly players of all skill levels welcome.
Casual late-night gathering around communal tables for tabletop and card games, with a stash of shared titles available and craft beer on tap; friendly players of all skill levels welcome.

Hearty entries—smoky chilis, chunky stews, and lighter vegetarian broths—compete in a judged cook-off for the Golden Ladle, delivering comfort-food flavors and casual taproom vibes.

Hearty entries—smoky chilis, chunky stews, and lighter vegetarian broths—compete in a judged cook-off for the Golden Ladle, delivering comfort-food flavors and casual taproom vibes.
Hearty entries—smoky chilis, chunky stews, and lighter vegetarian broths—compete in a judged cook-off for the Golden Ladle, delivering comfort-food flavors and casual taproom vibes.

A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.

A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.
A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.

Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.

Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.

Serving classic breakfast favorites reimagined for evening dining, paired with curated wines for a playful late-night meal.