The Blue Cardinal

Fresh, vibrant Mexican dishes—hand-pressed tortillas, bright salsas, and taco-focused small plates—paired with craft beer pours for a casual, beer-friendly dinner in a relaxed taproom setting.View original

Authentic Jamaican cuisine and vibrant housemade sauces served at Highland Brewing’s taproom, blending Caribbean flavors with brewery ambiance for casual pop-up dining and beer pairings; celebrates lively hospitality and Southeastern U.S. flavor.View original

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.View original

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.View original

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.View original

Gooey gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with inventive twists from a Best of WNC award winning food truck, parked on Highland Brewing Company’s patio; casual beer and cheese pairing vibes for evening crowds.View original

Spicy, hands on crawfish boil paired with cold draft beer and picnic style seating, creating a lively late night brewery party vibe ideal for social groups and seafood lovers seeking casual communal dining.View original

Authentic Argentinian street food from one of Asheville’s original food trucks, serving savory empanadas and sweet crepes at Highland Brewing Company patio, casual counter service meals ideal for pairing with local craft beer.View original

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.View original

Warm taproom evenings of intimate acoustic singer songwriter sets and folk tinged originals paired with Highland Brewing's craft pours, inviting casual conversation and local music discovery in a friendly brewery setting.View original

Steam-scented hotdogs and crunchy specialty nachos from the Squatch cart complement Highland Brewing's craft taps on the brewery patio, with a rotating selection of curios and oddities for casual evening hangouts.View original

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.View original

Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.View original

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.View original

Seasoned brewers and chefs guide a multi-course beer-pairing dinner at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River taproom, blending farm-to-glass brewing stories with live acoustic music and curated food matches.View original

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.View original

Brain-teasing, comedy-tinged trivia nights in Highland Brewing's taproom with pop culture, music, and speed rounds; teams of up to six compete for brewery prizes amid good-natured roasting and quick-fire challenges.View original

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.View original

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.View original

Mid-day jazz sets of warm piano, upright bass, and brushed drums fill a cozy taproom, paired with a one time brunch menu and brunch cocktails from Alex Taub, Brennan Dugan, and Joe Enright.View original