I typically prefer local businesses especially in Asheville to chains, but this one gets a pass…read morebecause it's quite good. I've purchased many rubs, salts, spices, and sugars from them over the years and all of them have been amazing. I especially like their smoked salts. I like to bake giant chocolate chip cookies and sprinkle them with the smoked salt crystals to give them an extra layer of flavoring. You can taste anything you want such as the salts or sugars or rubs, just ask one of the associates to help you. You can smell anything you like yourself by just opening the jars and taking a nice whiff. Many items come in bags and some come in shakers. If you get something coarse you can ask for a grinder top that goes on your shaker for when you want smaller particles. I love the butchers blend general purpose seasoning for many things. My kids love the cinnamon sugar shaker with a grinder top....the put it on everything and we frequently run out. In addition to salts, spices, and sugars they have a huge tea selection. And before you scoff at the prices, just remember it takes just a tiny amount of these high quality loose leaf teas to make a cup of tea. Teas that you buy in the store are not fresh and are harvested too early, commercialized, and it requires a lot more to get the flavor you want. So these tiny bags of tea really do last a long time. I like to look up ancient tea and herbal blends online and then buy all the components here and make my own teas to try and then adjust the recipes to my liking. They often have some free samples of tea and other items to try hot or cold in the store, just ask. For me this is a store I always stop at when visiting Asheville.

tea seemed very good but the staff was not too helpful/ friendly. regardless they had the loose…read moreleaf tea i wanted so i got it and am very excited to try it!

I love Spicewalla spices! I had purchased some online a few years ago, and when I happened to be in…read moreAsheville this past weekend, I saw a physical location and was so surprised and happy. Had no idea there was a retail location! Of course I stopped in, and it was such a fun shopping experience. All the best high quality blends you expect, and tons of other Indian themed goodies like snacks, hot sauces, cookbooks, and condiments! Purchased a handful and can't wait to experiment and play with them when I get home in a few days. Super clean. Great vibe and decor with beautiful colors and bright vibrancy. Hope to make it back to Asheville to eat at his restaurants soon!

Picked up some awesome spices. They will be amazing ice my small batch ice…read morecream..................................

Nice little co-op grocery store in downtown that allows anyone to shop there. Prices are not bad…read moreconsidering it is right in downtown. Very good selection of produce and a lot of different international ingredients around the store. A focus on local products and organic products. Limited fresh meat selection but a little of everything.

Lots of organic options to choose from. Love the local produce and homemade items. The store is…read morevery neat, clean and organized; from frozen/refrigerated items to room temperature selections. Natural soaps are also available. Great and friendly customer service. Located at the edge of town, still walking distance in the city.

Amazing selection of seeds to get your garden going, no matter the season! Depending on your needs,…read moreand level of gardening knowledge, the staff here have you covered! Everything inside is organized by type and easy to find! If you need special tools or gifts, check out all the cool goodies around, priced to go! Definitely a special spot for those with green thumbs or those working on their green thumbs!

Sow True Seed is based in Asheville and you can get their organic, heirloom seed nearly everywhere…read morein the region. They find and save seed that has been passed from generation to generation in Appalachia and the south. They also advocate in courts and for policy that will promote these treasures of our past. Buy their seed...go visit their small spot in Asheville. Seriously...these folks deserve the praise! Personally, I found seed for creasy greens. Something I learned about from my great grean aunt in West Virginia. For me that was enough.

We made sure to check the website before driving mode to this market. Market it states that…read morewell-behaved leash pads are welcomed in outdoor market areas but are not allowed inside any of the buildings, sheds or shops. That is totally reasonable so we made the truck over. When we arrived however, I thought we were in the wrong place. It has an industrial feel, not a farmers market feel, and there were no markets going on outside. As a matter of fact, the only market was indoor with about a dozen or so stalls. We were disappointed, but I wanted to check it out so my husband remained in the vehicle with our dog. I looked at every market stall inside and I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Having produce doesn't make something a farmers market. It just felt like walking around local grocery store. About a third of the vendors were fruits and vegetables and the rest were knick-knacks and t-shirts and miscellaneous items. Also, it was incredibly empty. I mean I understand why. I did find a new cider to try but knowing what I know now, I would most likely not make the drive again. I realize I'm not from the area, but this was no different than any local grocery stores to me.

We love coming here for the Fresh produce including heirloom tomatoes, seasonal peaches and…read morestrawberries, and all types of delicious locally made jams from Cottes farms and other places. We also have enjoyed the beans and olives stuffed with lemon rinds that we bought here. We almost always stop by when we are next door at Jesse Israel's.

I absolutely love using these spice packets for a quick, easy, and delicious meal! And the best…read morepart is the versatility. Each spice packed gives you easy recipes and suggestions on what to add. Quite often I'll use half of the spices with the suggested chicken, beef, etc, and the other half I will make vegetarian/vegan friendly and add vegetables, potatoes, or some sort of vegetarian meat alternative for added protein. There is enough food in one packet for my partner to have a meal and leftovers for lunch the next day with the meat curry. And the same for me with the veggie curry. They also make great gifts for friends and family around the holidays since they are gluten free, all natural spices, without any preservatives. And recipes can easily be made vegan too.

*POST HOLIDAY UPDATE*…read more Karen has added a few new spice packets and one is the ultimate local recipe, Asheville Brew Stew! What could be better for local residents? Here are the ingredients to spice a warm winter beef or lamb stew. You'll need to add your favorite local beer and get on over to The New York Butcher Shoppe in Arden for your favorite cut of local beef. If you ask politely they are happy to chunk it up for you so all you have to do is add ingredients to it. It's perfect for these cold winter days that are upon us right now. Let's really support all local businesses and get on this. Karen also has a wonderful Hungarian spice packet for fish if you're feeling the need for lighter fare. I cannot recommend this highly enough. I'm a huge fan. And if you're out of town, Karen's business is online and she ships. They made wonderful stocking stuffers this year for me to give to all my friends. Good luck on making that beef stew although you won't need luck, Karen makes it easy to make perfectly seasoned dishes for every home cook. Cheers to a better, healthier 2021!

BACON, EGGS and PRIME RIB all in the same place!!…read more First off you'll walk in and find handsome butchers to cut up and package your meat perfectly lol Super nice upon entry I had to buy from these guys! Bacon and prime rib were both sliced to order. I could smell the bacon as soon as we walked in it was awesome. The fact they sell fresh eggs was a bonus. Yes, incredible bacon. Just cooked the prime rib, it was about 4.5 pounds. Simply roasted medium rare it came out amazing. I will be back next time I'm in town. Thank you!

Sooo, I decided to take a detour to Lexington, KY and my son-in-law is used to me bringing meat…read morefrom a market I frequent. When he asked me if I could bring some bacon, I panicked but still said I would. Then I saw a review saying there was a market full of cute butchers here AND they had good meat. The customer service was excellent and I love all of the Knick knacks. Oh, and those gentlemen could sell ice to Eskimos with those smiles, but I'm glad they're selling meat because I have use for that. If my son-in-law doesn't like the bacon, I'll come back with an update (but I doubt it). The space reminds me of being back home going to get cuts with my grandmother

I love spice shops. I was familiar with Spicewalla (they sell the brand locally in DC especially…read morewith the opening of Chai Pani in the district) I was really excited to come to the store and explore all of the spices. I ended up getting half a dozen spices to bring home I also liked the recipe cards they had for inspiration.

Tremendous amount of spices! They also ship and have a website. We stocked up when we went to…read moreAsheville.

Healthy food, good people. Local health spot with anything u could really need on a whimread more

I stayed within walking distance of this cute little market. I was looking for snack foods, which…read morethey had in spades. They also have plenty staples so you could shop for more substantial groceries as well.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

This is a unique concept; a market and bar!! They sell everything from candy and potato chips to…read morebeer and wine, magnets, mugs, etc. I purchased chips, water, a magnet, and iron-on patch. It's a very cute shop with great energy! I'm not sure if this gentleman was the owner or not but he was drinking coffee or tea out of mug that said "Twatwaffle." Lol! It was a great icebreaker that kept us laughing! All in all a great market/bar!