The wait is nearly over — hotly anticipated Indian restaurant Chai Pani opens near Union Market on August 29. Why it matters: ...

The 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards were hosted on June 16, 2025 in Chicago. Two Asheville chefs were among the nominees.

Chai Pani Co-Owner Molly Irani speaks during the James Beard Foundation's Chef Action Summit at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel Monday, April 7, 2025 in downtown Asheville.© Josh Bell ...

Bravo's "Top Chef" reality culinary competition announces its filming locations in the Carolinas for Season 23.

Food news from Asheville's dining scene, including extended daytime hours for a James Beard Award semifinalist restaurant.

Botiwalla, a grilled Indian street food restaurant from the chef of Asheville's Chai Pani, will open in the Raleigh Iron ...

A James Beard winner from Asheville is finally bringing a restaurant to Raleigh. The wildly popular Chai Pani group will open Botiwalla by Chai Pani next year in Raleigh Iron Works. Botiwalla is a ...

Yesterday, the James Beard Foundation announced its 2025 Media Awards nominees in advance of the James Beard Awards ceremonies on Saturday, June 14, in Chicago. Asheville chef Ashleigh Shanti is ...

On July 12, Mission Pizza Romano, founded by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Peyton Smith, will serve its final pies at the Asheville location, according to a June 27 social media post.