
The Blue Cardinal
Southern Appalachian dishes blend regional flavors with inventive nontraditional twists, bringing mountain cuisine to a casual taproom setting for a distinctive local food experience.
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Enjoy authentic Argentinian street food, including freshly made crepes, savory empanadas, and other specialties. A local food truck brings South American flavors to a brewery taproom setting.

Enjoy authentic Argentinian street food, including freshly made crepes, savory empanadas, and other specialties. A local food truck brings South American flavors to a brewery taproom setting.
Enjoy authentic Argentinian street food, including freshly made crepes, savory empanadas, and other specialties. A local food truck brings South American flavors to a brewery taproom setting.

Bold Cajun flavor profiles meet modern takes on classic dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Strong relationships with area farmers shape this creative, ingredient-focused approach to Southern cooking.

Bold Cajun flavor profiles meet modern takes on classic dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Strong relationships with area farmers shape this creative, ingredient-focused approach to Southern cooking.
Bold Cajun flavor profiles meet modern takes on classic dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Strong relationships with area farmers shape this creative, ingredient-focused approach to Southern cooking.

A seasonal dinner centered on Appalachian flavors and the regional harvest, set among vineyard scenery in Leicester. A relaxed farm-to-table evening for guests drawn to local food and wine.

A seasonal dinner centered on Appalachian flavors and the regional harvest, set among vineyard scenery in Leicester. A relaxed farm-to-table evening for guests drawn to local food and wine.
A seasonal dinner centered on Appalachian flavors and the regional harvest, set among vineyard scenery in Leicester. A relaxed farm-to-table evening for guests drawn to local food and wine.

Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.

Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.
Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.

Think hearty, feel-good morning staples and satisfying midday bites served from a local food truck, bringing an easygoing, comforting option to Asheville’s daytime food scene.

Think hearty, feel-good morning staples and satisfying midday bites served from a local food truck, bringing an easygoing, comforting option to Asheville’s daytime food scene.
Think hearty, feel-good morning staples and satisfying midday bites served from a local food truck, bringing an easygoing, comforting option to Asheville’s daytime food scene.

A special brunch menu pairs with polished jazz fusion from a talented trio, creating a relaxed afternoon soundtrack for food and conversation in a casual brewery setting.

A special brunch menu pairs with polished jazz fusion from a talented trio, creating a relaxed afternoon soundtrack for food and conversation in a casual brewery setting.
A special brunch menu pairs with polished jazz fusion from a talented trio, creating a relaxed afternoon soundtrack for food and conversation in a casual brewery setting.

Late-night taproom hang in the River Arts District built around a crawfish boil vibe and cold draft beer. Expect a lively, social brewery atmosphere that leans into playful summer party energy.

Late-night taproom hang in the River Arts District built around a crawfish boil vibe and cold draft beer. Expect a lively, social brewery atmosphere that leans into playful summer party energy.
Late-night taproom hang in the River Arts District built around a crawfish boil vibe and cold draft beer. Expect a lively, social brewery atmosphere that leans into playful summer party energy.

Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.

Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.
Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.

Match familiar tunes to bingo cards in a lively taproom game, sing along between rounds, compete for prizes, and pair craft beer with rotating food truck eats.

Match familiar tunes to bingo cards in a lively taproom game, sing along between rounds, compete for prizes, and pair craft beer with rotating food truck eats.
Match familiar tunes to bingo cards in a lively taproom game, sing along between rounds, compete for prizes, and pair craft beer with rotating food truck eats.

A community fundraising gathering at an Asheville brewery, with a focus on raising support for mountain communities. Specific beneficiaries and event activities are not provided.

A community fundraising gathering at an Asheville brewery, with a focus on raising support for mountain communities. Specific beneficiaries and event activities are not provided.
A community fundraising gathering at an Asheville brewery, with a focus on raising support for mountain communities. Specific beneficiaries and event activities are not provided.

Fast-paced pub quiz night paired with world-famous brews in a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect team play, local WNC energy, and a late-evening bar vibe built for friendly competition.

Fast-paced pub quiz night paired with world-famous brews in a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect team play, local WNC energy, and a late-evening bar vibe built for friendly competition.
Fast-paced pub quiz night paired with world-famous brews in a lively taproom atmosphere. Expect team play, local WNC energy, and a late-evening bar vibe built for friendly competition.
Explore autumn trails on a guided hike through the arboretum, then unwind with a cold Highland brew at the Garden Shed for a relaxed outdoor afternoon.
Explore autumn trails on a guided hike through the arboretum, then unwind with a cold Highland brew at the Garden Shed for a relaxed outdoor afternoon.
Explore autumn trails on a guided hike through the arboretum, then unwind with a cold Highland brew at the Garden Shed for a relaxed outdoor afternoon.
All you can eat blue crabs take center stage at an outdoor fall crab feast in Carrier Park. Expect a casual community gathering built around cracking shells, piling plates high, and lingering over a big seafood spread.
All you can eat blue crabs take center stage at an outdoor fall crab feast in Carrier Park. Expect a casual community gathering built around cracking shells, piling plates high, and lingering over a big seafood spread.
All you can eat blue crabs take center stage at an outdoor fall crab feast in Carrier Park. Expect a casual community gathering built around cracking shells, piling plates high, and lingering over a big seafood spread.

A communal multi-course dinner brings traditional Latin American flavors from the live-fire parrilla to the table, pairing distinctive wines with dishes rooted in local Western Carolina ingredients.

A communal multi-course dinner brings traditional Latin American flavors from the live-fire parrilla to the table, pairing distinctive wines with dishes rooted in local Western Carolina ingredients.
A communal multi-course dinner brings traditional Latin American flavors from the live-fire parrilla to the table, pairing distinctive wines with dishes rooted in local Western Carolina ingredients.

A casual Monday food special built around hot pizza paired with a perni-style sandwich, ideal for an easy weeknight meal. Expect a quick, budget-friendly bite in a relaxed Asheville spot.

A casual Monday food special built around hot pizza paired with a perni-style sandwich, ideal for an easy weeknight meal. Expect a quick, budget-friendly bite in a relaxed Asheville spot.
A casual Monday food special built around hot pizza paired with a perni-style sandwich, ideal for an easy weeknight meal. Expect a quick, budget-friendly bite in a relaxed Asheville spot.

A brewery-night concert in Highland’s taproom with Matt Smith’s well-crafted songwriter set, leaning indie acoustic and lyric-forward. Pair the music with fresh pints in a casual, late-evening craft beer crowd.

A brewery-night concert in Highland’s taproom with Matt Smith’s well-crafted songwriter set, leaning indie acoustic and lyric-forward. Pair the music with fresh pints in a casual, late-evening craft beer crowd.
A brewery-night concert in Highland’s taproom with Matt Smith’s well-crafted songwriter set, leaning indie acoustic and lyric-forward. Pair the music with fresh pints in a casual, late-evening craft beer crowd.

Fast-paced crokinole rounds on wooden flicking boards with friendly brackets and plenty of between-game banter. Gather in a brewery taproom for casual competition, social hangs, and pints alongside fellow tabletop fans.

Fast-paced crokinole rounds on wooden flicking boards with friendly brackets and plenty of between-game banter. Gather in a brewery taproom for casual competition, social hangs, and pints alongside fellow tabletop fans.
Fast-paced crokinole rounds on wooden flicking boards with friendly brackets and plenty of between-game banter. Gather in a brewery taproom for casual competition, social hangs, and pints alongside fellow tabletop fans.

Fast-paced crokinole flicking matches and casual tournament-style play in a brewery taproom, with boards provided and plenty of craft beer on hand. A friendly, social meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike.

Fast-paced crokinole flicking matches and casual tournament-style play in a brewery taproom, with boards provided and plenty of craft beer on hand. A friendly, social meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike.
Fast-paced crokinole flicking matches and casual tournament-style play in a brewery taproom, with boards provided and plenty of craft beer on hand. A friendly, social meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike.

Smooth jazz sets drift through a laid-back brewpub brunch with hearty daytime plates and fresh house beer. A relaxed afternoon hang built for easy conversation, casual dates, and music-forward sipping.

Smooth jazz sets drift through a laid-back brewpub brunch with hearty daytime plates and fresh house beer. A relaxed afternoon hang built for easy conversation, casual dates, and music-forward sipping.
Smooth jazz sets drift through a laid-back brewpub brunch with hearty daytime plates and fresh house beer. A relaxed afternoon hang built for easy conversation, casual dates, and music-forward sipping.
