Village Wayside Bar and Grille is slated to reopen at a new address after Tropical Storm Helene forced its closure.

Here's a recap of restaurant openings and reopenings in 2025 in Asheville — and a sneak peek of what's to come in 2026.

ASHEVILLE - In 2025, Asheville and Western North Carolina was still at the early stages of its recovery from Hurricane Helene ...

"Fancy" McDonald's reopens in the historic Biltmore Village after more than a year. The restaurant sustained damage during ...

ASHEVILLE - Twenty-five years ago, Kevin Chen and his five siblings opened their hibachi restaurant, Ichiban, in Biltmore Village. They saved up every spare penny, but money was still tight, so their ...

Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant in Asheville's Biltmore Village, has reopened after being damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Cava is donating $5,000 to BeLoved Asheville and Buncombe County Long-Term ...

Corner Kitchen owners are renovating and will reopen the restaurant in July after it was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Eight time capsules containing mementos, letters, and recipes were ...

ASHEVILLE - A Mexican-inspired kitchen and bar opens a second location; a brewery's pizzeria reopens after closing due to Tropical Storm Helene; food and beer events to attend in November. Mountain ...

ASHEVILLE - A breakfast and lunch restaurant is introduced downtown; a pair of beer and cider makers prepare to open an infused mocktail distillery and eatery; a new coffee shop opens in Biltmore ...

ASHEVILLE - In Biltmore Village, the remnants of the storm are still present. The historic district's roads are covered in mud, and several remain closed to traffic. Businesses have windows and doors ...