
The Blue Cardinal
Reimagined Southern Appalachian dishes with bold, nontraditional flavors served in Highland Brewing Company's taproom, pairing chef driven small plates with the brewery's house beers for a convivial, flavor forward dinner experience.
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Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with blistered crusts and locally sourced toppings, served alongside charcuterie, salads, and sides in a relaxed brewery taproom—perfect for beer pairings and casual dining.

Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with blistered crusts and locally sourced toppings, served alongside charcuterie, salads, and sides in a relaxed brewery taproom—perfect for beer pairings and casual dining.
Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with blistered crusts and locally sourced toppings, served alongside charcuterie, salads, and sides in a relaxed brewery taproom—perfect for beer pairings and casual dining.

Fresh, vibrant Mexican dishes served in Highland Brewing Company taproom and beer garden, pairing bright salsas and made to order tacos with house craft beers for a casual pop up dining experience.

Fresh, vibrant Mexican dishes served in Highland Brewing Company taproom and beer garden, pairing bright salsas and made to order tacos with house craft beers for a casual pop up dining experience.
Fresh, vibrant Mexican dishes served in Highland Brewing Company taproom and beer garden, pairing bright salsas and made to order tacos with house craft beers for a casual pop up dining experience.

Killer slap burgers and glossy 'liquid gold' bacon fries paired with craft pints in a relaxed brewery taproom, ideal for casual dinner, pint flights, and late afternoon socializing.

Killer slap burgers and glossy 'liquid gold' bacon fries paired with craft pints in a relaxed brewery taproom, ideal for casual dinner, pint flights, and late afternoon socializing.
Killer slap burgers and glossy 'liquid gold' bacon fries paired with craft pints in a relaxed brewery taproom, ideal for casual dinner, pint flights, and late afternoon socializing.

Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.

Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.

Creative Hawaiian fusion plates—tangy poke bowls, sweet spicy sauces, and char grilled proteins—served from a rotating food truck on the brewery patio, perfect for casual lunch and beer pairings.

Creative Hawaiian fusion plates—tangy poke bowls, sweet spicy sauces, and char grilled proteins—served from a rotating food truck on the brewery patio, perfect for casual lunch and beer pairings.
Creative Hawaiian fusion plates—tangy poke bowls, sweet spicy sauces, and char grilled proteins—served from a rotating food truck on the brewery patio, perfect for casual lunch and beer pairings.
Beer-forward multi course dinner at Sierra Nevada’s High Gravity restaurant in Mills River, pairing Carolina craft beers with curated seasonal dishes for a seated tasting experience.
Beer-forward multi course dinner at Sierra Nevada’s High Gravity restaurant in Mills River, pairing Carolina craft beers with curated seasonal dishes for a seated tasting experience.
Beer-forward multi course dinner at Sierra Nevada’s High Gravity restaurant in Mills River, pairing Carolina craft beers with curated seasonal dishes for a seated tasting experience.

Crisp skewers, tangy salads, and fragrant curries turn Asheville Mountain Kitchen into a late night Thai street food pop up, delivering bold, spicy flavors in a casual counter service dinner setting.

Crisp skewers, tangy salads, and fragrant curries turn Asheville Mountain Kitchen into a late night Thai street food pop up, delivering bold, spicy flavors in a casual counter service dinner setting.
Crisp skewers, tangy salads, and fragrant curries turn Asheville Mountain Kitchen into a late night Thai street food pop up, delivering bold, spicy flavors in a casual counter service dinner setting.

A late-night taproom hang at a River Arts District brewery centered on a crawfish-themed party vibe, cold pints, and social mingling into the night.

A late-night taproom hang at a River Arts District brewery centered on a crawfish-themed party vibe, cold pints, and social mingling into the night.
A late-night taproom hang at a River Arts District brewery centered on a crawfish-themed party vibe, cold pints, and social mingling into the night.

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.

Late evening acoustic sets by songwriter Matt Smith paired with Highland Brewing's craft taps and communal taproom energy. Expect warm vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and a casual, beer-friendly atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversations.

Late evening acoustic sets by songwriter Matt Smith paired with Highland Brewing's craft taps and communal taproom energy. Expect warm vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and a casual, beer-friendly atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversations.
Late evening acoustic sets by songwriter Matt Smith paired with Highland Brewing's craft taps and communal taproom energy. Expect warm vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and a casual, beer-friendly atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversations.

Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a teaching kitchen, building aromatic spice blends and classic dishes like tagines and couscous. Expect a small-group, step-by-step format with plenty of tasting and take-home technique.

Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a teaching kitchen, building aromatic spice blends and classic dishes like tagines and couscous. Expect a small-group, step-by-step format with plenty of tasting and take-home technique.
Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a teaching kitchen, building aromatic spice blends and classic dishes like tagines and couscous. Expect a small-group, step-by-step format with plenty of tasting and take-home technique.

Brain-teasing, laugh-filled pub trivia with challenging pop culture, music, and speed rounds; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful, good natured roasting in a casual taproom atmosphere.

Brain-teasing, laugh-filled pub trivia with challenging pop culture, music, and speed rounds; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful, good natured roasting in a casual taproom atmosphere.
Brain-teasing, laugh-filled pub trivia with challenging pop culture, music, and speed rounds; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful, good natured roasting in a casual taproom atmosphere.

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.

An unpredictable cover set that jumps from traditional tunes to modern favorites, with an ever changing lineup of instruments that keeps each song feeling fresh. Catch it in a lively brewery taproom night out.

An unpredictable cover set that jumps from traditional tunes to modern favorites, with an ever changing lineup of instruments that keeps each song feeling fresh. Catch it in a lively brewery taproom night out.
An unpredictable cover set that jumps from traditional tunes to modern favorites, with an ever changing lineup of instruments that keeps each song feeling fresh. Catch it in a lively brewery taproom night out.

Lively Celtic sets from a long-running Asheville group, weaving traditional Irish folk tunes, reels, and jigs into an easygoing taproom atmosphere. Pairs naturally with pints at Highland Brewing’s brewery taproom.

Lively Celtic sets from a long-running Asheville group, weaving traditional Irish folk tunes, reels, and jigs into an easygoing taproom atmosphere. Pairs naturally with pints at Highland Brewing’s brewery taproom.
Lively Celtic sets from a long-running Asheville group, weaving traditional Irish folk tunes, reels, and jigs into an easygoing taproom atmosphere. Pairs naturally with pints at Highland Brewing’s brewery taproom.

Serving classic breakfast favorites reimagined for evening dining, paired with curated wines for a playful late-night meal.
Communal evening of chef-driven storytelling paired with Indian-inspired small plates and bold chutneys, where Asheville chefs and culinary elders share lived stories across a multicourse tasting at Chai Pani.
Communal evening of chef-driven storytelling paired with Indian-inspired small plates and bold chutneys, where Asheville chefs and culinary elders share lived stories across a multicourse tasting at Chai Pani.
Communal evening of chef-driven storytelling paired with Indian-inspired small plates and bold chutneys, where Asheville chefs and culinary elders share lived stories across a multicourse tasting at Chai Pani.

Rapid-fire team trivia rounds covering pop culture, history, and music in a lively taproom setting; gather friends for friendly competition, witty banter, and evening craft beer pours.

Rapid-fire team trivia rounds covering pop culture, history, and music in a lively taproom setting; gather friends for friendly competition, witty banter, and evening craft beer pours.
Rapid-fire team trivia rounds covering pop culture, history, and music in a lively taproom setting; gather friends for friendly competition, witty banter, and evening craft beer pours.

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.

Upbeat rock and art pop tunes from Asheville’s Carpal Tullar land in a brewery taproom setting for a lively late-night set. Expect energetic grooves and catchy hooks paired with fresh pours at Highland Brewing.

Upbeat rock and art pop tunes from Asheville’s Carpal Tullar land in a brewery taproom setting for a lively late-night set. Expect energetic grooves and catchy hooks paired with fresh pours at Highland Brewing.
Upbeat rock and art pop tunes from Asheville’s Carpal Tullar land in a brewery taproom setting for a lively late-night set. Expect energetic grooves and catchy hooks paired with fresh pours at Highland Brewing.