Tiana Kennell

Los Angeles, Michigan

Food and Dining Reporter at Asheville Citizen Times

Food and Dining Reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times/USA Today Network.

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Hilltop Ice Cream branches out to open new shop in North Asheville

3 days ago | citizen-times.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - Spencer and Melissa Hilgeman are on a hot streak for having cool jobs, with their latest being owners of Hilltop Ice Cream Shop. Former Biltmore employees, Spencer Hilgeman worked as a chef, and Melissa Hilgeman worked in the events department on the famed, historic estate. It was there that they met Barbara Borgerson, who introduced Hilltop Ice Cream to Fairview nearly 15 years ago and supplied the Biltmore restaurant, where Spencer Hilgeman worked, with ice cream.
Oscar Wong: A city pays tribute to the 'Godfather of Asheville Craft Beer'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - The Asheville community toasts the memory and legacy of a man who shaped the city by not only igniting a craft beer movement but also living an exemplary life as a beloved husband, father, mentor, leader and friend. On May 25, Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing, died peacefully at his home, according to his family. He was 84.
Oscar Wong: A city pays tribute to the 'Godfather of Asheville Craft Beer'

1 week ago | citizen-times.com | Tiana Kennell

Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing Company, died peacefully at 84. Wong, a Jamaican immigrant of Chinese descent, launched Highland Brewing in 1994, making it Asheville's first brewery since Prohibition.
More bread, pastries, cake coming your way as Asheville bakery expands

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - A North Asheville bakery is closer to debuting its newly renovated retail space that will include a roomier kitchen for bakers to roll out the dough. Old World Levain Bakery, or OWL Bakery, is expanding into the neighboring suite at 197 Charlotte St., formerly occupied by The Mad Dipper, an ice cream shop, until January.
Highland Brewing founder, Asheville craft beer pioneer, Oscar Wong, dead at 84

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - Oscar Wong, a beloved father, friend and community member who became known as the "Godfather of Asheville Craft Beer" as the founder of the city's first brewery, Highland Brewing, has died. On May 25, Oscar Wong died peacefully at his home with Anna Wong, his wife of 57 years, and one of his daughters, Leah Wong Ashburn, by his side, according to a news release from Highland Brewing. He was 84. Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing.
ButterPunk opens with biscuits, coffee, cakes in River Arts District

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - Biscuit nirvana has come to the River Arts District. Chefs Beth Kellerhals and Dana Amromin’s ButterPunk, a café specializing in crispy, buttery biscuits and coffee, opened at 372 Depot St. It’s been a highly anticipated business debut in Asheville, but a years-long goal for the baking duo and longtime friends. Last year, Kellerhals spoke with the Citizen Times about turning her biscuit pop-up concept into a brick-and-mortar business.
2025 AVL Beer Week returns May 15-29: What to know about new releases, deals, events

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - Raise a beer, cheers with a cider or make merriment with a mocktail in hand. AVL Beer Week returns May 15-29, celebrating the local craft brewing community and the patrons who keep the drinks flowing. Special beer release parties, comedy shows, concerts, a beer prom and other events, workshops and tastings are planned for various locations across Asheville.
Butterpunk, DayTrip, more restaurant, bar openings, events in Asheville

3 weeks ago | citizen-times.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - An Asheville chef earns nod from prestigious national culinary awards program; new Asheville and Woodfin restaurants to visit; an update on hard-hit Tropical Storm Helene brewery and bar reopenings; an Indian cuisine collaboration of North Carolina award-winning chefs and restaurants; and Asheville Citizen Times' food writer to co-host a culinary chat.
Egg prices dropping? A price comparison at local grocery stores, farms

1 month ago | blueridgenow.com | Tiana Kennell

Egg prices dropping? A price comparison at local grocery stores, farmsHow to cook your eggs every wayWhether it's scrambled, over easy or poached, here's how to cook your perfect egg. ASHEVILLE - On April 30, Molly Hastings, an Asheville resident, purchased a dozen eggs for $7 from Sugar Hollow Farm at the River Arts District Tailgate Market. Eggs are typical farmers' market purchases, as she prefers buying directly from farmers instead of chain grocery stores. “They taste better. They look better.
Smokee's Breakfast & Lunch opens: Here's what's on the restaurant's menu

1 month ago | citizen-times.com | Tiana Kennell

ASHEVILLE - A new sandwich shop has opened, expanding daytime diners' options north of Asheville. On March 26, Jordan Siddons opened Smokee's Breakfast & Lunch at 235 Weaverville Road in Woodfin. It's the first brick-and-mortar for the entrepreneur who entered the local food scene with the mobile eatery, Smokee's Pizza. "We've had a lot of people even in walking distance that are like, 'Wow, we're so excited for something different,'" Siddons said.

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