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from their instagram:
“Rhubarb and The Rhu will be closed effectively immediately.
While it is with heavy hearts that we make this announcement, we are also filled with deep gratitude for the Asheville community for supporting us through more than a decade of service, and for the team who worked so diligently to revive the brand after Helene. It has been an honor and an absolute privilege, I could not have asked for a more passionate, creative, talented, hard working team.
For those planning to dine with us in coming days, your reservation will be/has been canceled and while we are sorry we won't be able to serve you we hope you will dine with our friends at @hailmaryavl @birdiespizza.avl @potentialnewbf @theadmiralasheville @finestavl, to name a very small few of the massive talent where great hospitality lives on in Asheville.
Event clients will be contacted on an individual basis as we navigate this closure with our teams at Rhubarb and The Rhu.
We will host a pay-what-you-can farewell dinner at Rhubarb on Sunday, October 11th to support our staff.
Please join us in celebrating the people, producers, and place that made Rhubarb and The Rhu special. finestavl see you sunday, greatly appreciate your support - tons of love to your incredible team”

I’m so tired of seeing my favorite spots close. I love this town, and I want to show some support to local businesses who have made me proud to call Asheville home for the last 14 years.

Who needs some extra love right now? Who might be in deep shit after the leaf tourists go home? Tell me who needs business this weekend and in the weeks/months to come, and I’ll happily make a more focused effort in my dining choices.

Looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with something similar in Buncombe County.

My neighbors have been living off a generator since February 2024, running it around the clock. That’s more than two and a half years of ongoing generator noise, and I’m beyond frustrated trying to get a clear answer about what can actually be done.

So far:
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Has come out, but the situation continues.
Permits and Inspections: Told me they checked into it, but nothing has changed.
Environmental Health: Came out and told me the neighbors are allowed to have a privy. That addressed the sanitation question, but it didn’t resolve the generator issue.

I understand people can have difficult circumstances. But years of constant generator noise is a lot to expect neighboring households to tolerate. This started months before Helene. This is their everyday power setup, and I’m trying to understand what rules apply to its operation and impact on surrounding properties.

I’ve found conflicting information online about noise ordinances, minimum housing standards, and generators used as a primary power source. I don’t want to keep quoting something that turns out to be wrong or getting bounced between departments.

Has anyone successfully dealt with this locally?
Which department actually has authority over continuous residential generator noise?

How do I get a written explanation of what was inspected, what rules were considered, and why no enforcement action was taken?

What documentation is useful—recordings, a dated noise log, professional sound measurements?

If the departments I’ve contacted haven’t resolved it, is there a legitimate escalation route or a local attorney who handles nuisance disputes?

I’m looking for lawful, practical options and firsthand experience.

At this point, “call the county” hasn’t gotten me anywhere.

Hello! I’m new here so I’m still learning good restaurants.

With cooler weather on the horizon, I need to find a go-to ramen place. I’m talking nectar of the gods here. I want it to blow me away, like I’m lying awake at night staring at the ceiling because I can’t stop thinking about it. I just really love ramen. Or pho! Anything! Good soup!

I feel like I've never seen so many around including my house and in public. They love to get real close and see what you're up to. I don't remember being this bad??

Hi there! I'm a child free, new resident of Asheville and coming to reddit to ask who on the board of education everyone is voting for? I want to be the most helpful to the community but I honestly am at a lost when it comes to these candidates. I'm still doing research on my own but I'd love to hear from people who would be directly impacted by the candidate choice

Thanks for all who respond!

Candidates:

- Daria Datnoff

- Sarah Thornburg

- Rebecca Strimer

- Daniel Shetley

- Gordon Grant

- Liza English-Kelly

Hi!
I’m first gen American and would love some Romanian friends! I miss Romanian all the time, would love to connect with some young Romanians in the area!

I know we are two years behind everyone else who wisely did this after Helene- but looking to have some trees evaluated. Would love recommendations for companies to seek out or avoid ❤️

Daughter is 13 and homeschooled. Looking to expand her social life and interested in getting her into something. Any suggestions for groups (or just in general)?

I don’t have Facebook.

I’m sat here at carrier park with my journal and my tarot in the sunshine, literally following an impulse to post here. It feels like it’s time for us witchy women to gather in public…no agenda, no entry fee, amplifying the magic through collective presence. Bring your cards, your crafts, your headphones. We don’t even have to socialize. 😅 But I know I’m not the only one who’s been in hermit mode for the last while, and I feel it’s important to come out of hiding. Also it’s witch season! Anyone want to start a coven?! 🧙🏼‍♀️
DM me if you’re resonating with this:)

I'm going to be refurbishing a rental duplex that has endured 14 years of two kids, two dogs (at a time) and two hoarders. I'm getting it back on the 1st of November, but I know it's going to need major work. I want to keep my costs down but also buy materials that will stand up to use. I might be hiring the installation done separately.