Join farmers, chefs, and ASAP in celebrating a featured local food each month—when the crop's at its peak, of course!
In September, it's all about apples.
To Get Local, enjoy the month's featured ingredient at participating restaurants and eateries (scroll down for a list). Each will use the ingredient to create their own unique dishes that reflect our region's changing, seasonal harvest. Also find the featured item in abundance at farmers tailgate markets, groceries, and roadside farm stands during the month.
Find recipes from local chefs using featured ingredients in our recipe section.
Chefs, Cooks, and Food Service Professionals
If you would like to involve your restaurant, cafeteria, or other food service business, contact Lee Seabrook. ASAP can help you source the ingredient of the month locally. If you need assistance connecting with area farmers, contact Megan Ray.
Use these links to find more local restaurants and food services.
From peaches to pears to pawpaws, it’s a fabulous time to find fruit at area markets.
This past Saturday was the first market day of the season for vendor
Fresh Pearspective, who offer, you guessed it, pears! Their booth at
Asheville City Market was filled with Bosch and Seckel varieties to buy
and sample.
