After a devastating fire at their former brick and mortar location, Strictly Wings South is back and better than ever with their own food truck! Despite its name, shrimp and porkchops can be found on their menu along with chicken wings and of course, chicken strips.
Contact; Facebook; www.facebook.com/p/Strictly-Wings-South-Food-Truck-100064660914351/ Phone; (828) 560-2488 |
The Jamaican native, Chef Kenville Thompson, is the creative genius behind Shaa'Bingo.
Shaa'Bingo serves 'Merribbean' food which is a fusion between American soul food and Caribbean food. Their menu consist of items like Jerk chicken bowls, loaded jerk fries, mac n cheese, and curry chicken patties. Contact; Facebook; www.facebook.com/Shaabingo/ Phone; (828) 280-1677 |
Michael Leroy Darity Jr. is the owner of the southern soul food truck, Daddy D's on Wheels. They serve fish plates, burger plates, baked beans, and potato salad at this establishment. They have both a brick and mortar restaurant along with their food truck.
Contact; Facebook; www.facebook.com/p/Daddy-Ds-On-Wheels-100057475568435/ Phone; (828) 318-7026 |
Chef Clarence Robinson, who you might have seen on Food Networks Cutthroat Kitchen, is behind Cooking with Comedy. He describes his food as being "your favorites with a hip new spin in traditional cuisine. Oxtails, brisket, blt pasta, and seafood macaroni, along with other items, can be found on his menu. Contact; Facebook; www.facebook.com/CookingComedyCatering/ Phone; 828-280-7957 |
Grind Coffee bar is the first black owned-coffee shop in Asheville. Created with the intent of being the ultimate community gathering place, Grind has delivered on being a place that you can "Sip your favorite latte with your favorite people." Dalgona coffee with toasted marshmallow syrup, chai lattes, tea, lemonades and fresh baked pastries will welcome you in.
Contact; Facebook; www.facebook.com/grindavl/ Phone; (828) 505-0722 |
Located in Weaverville, Tj's Indulgence is a bakery that is owned and operated by Tiffany Jefferson. From rye bread to focaccia, cakes to brownies, and even banana pudding. Tj's Indulgence is sure to have something that'll suit your taste. They also specialize in cake decorating.
Contact; Website; tj-s-indulg-nce.ueniweb.com/ Phone; (828) 424-5980 |
What started as meals cooked and catered through their home has now grown into a local fan favorite food truck. Blessed Soul Food specializes in, well, you guessed it, amazing soul food that includes menu items such as; turkey collard greens, fish plates, baked beans, and fried pork chop sandwiches. Their banana pudding serves as a nice sweet treat if you're in the mood for dessert afterwards.
Contact; Website; blessedsoulfood.com/ Phone(s); 828-772-8182 828-775-1947 |
From strawberry crunch cheesecake bites to red velvet banana bread if you're looking for a unique treat then Unyque's Sweet Treats certainly has them. Owner and self-taught baker, Jye Littlejohn, is the mastermind behind such creative and one of a kind desserts.
Contact; Phone; 828-974-6429 |
Although, having only been around for one year, DreadLife Kitchen has been making quite the name for itself. Owned by Mr. Raynard Walker, DreadLife Kitchen provides customers with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Your options range from biscuits and gravy and pancake platters, to patty melts and catfish nuggets. Vegetarians are also allowed to get in on this culinary experience as well because loaded salads and veggie burgers are also offered here.
Contact; Website; dreadlifekitchen.wixsite.com/mysite Phone; (828) 595-9892 |
Joe Sanders is all about the attention to detail! Whether your office floors need waxing, stripping and buffing or your car needs the ultimate detail job, Joe is your guy.
Contact; Phone; 828-412-2694. |
With no minimum budget required for projects, if you're ever in need of a marketing company that lives by "high quality, reasonable prices," then look no further. Big Tyme Printers is a minority owned brand amplification company. Their services include DTG printing, embroidery, screen printing, and digital marketing.
Contact; Phone;(828) 216-4958. |
Betty Young offers the most beautifully crafted and delicious charcuterie and grazing boards, plus snack boxes and more for your special event. Be it a birthday party, fundraiser, corporate gathering, you name it.
Contact; Phone: 828-216-2422 |
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