Western North Carolina's business landscape continues to change as Hurricane Helene recovery, new investment and neighborhood entrepreneurship bring both returning favorites and new plans into focus.

This week's look at openings, closings and changes includes a confirmed Biltmore Village reopening, businesses preparing to welcome customers and several established destinations that readers may not yet know.

REOPENED: Wink Salon returns to Biltmore Village

Wink Salon officially returned to its original Biltmore Village location at 18 Brook Street, Suite 103, on October 6, more than two years after Hurricane Helene flooded the business.

The salon's owners and staff spent two years rebuilding their 22-chair space after severe storm damage.

With its return to the Village, Wink closed its temporary Doctors Park location.

The reopening offers another visible sign of progress in a commercial district still recovering from the flood.

COMING SOON: Chemist plans a new Biltmore Village location

Asheville-based Chemist Spirits is preparing a sister location in Biltmore Village's historic former post office building, bringing new activity to a structure that has stood vacant in recent years.

Plans call for a space serving coffee and other beverages during the day and a cocktail-focused experience later on, with historic details incorporated into the design.

The project has been announced, but a verified public opening date was not available as of this roundup.

Readers should treat it as an upcoming addition rather than a business already welcoming customers.

COMING SOON: Gourmand prepares a Broadway Street restaurant

After Hurricane Helene destroyed its planned River Arts District location, Gourmand's owners are developing a new restaurant at 425 Broadway Street in Asheville, near the Reed Creek Greenway.

The planned fast-casual concept will feature rotisserie chicken and food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with carryout and dine-in options.

The owners previously targeted late October 2026 for opening, but construction progress and final readiness may change that schedule.

An anticipated opening is not the same as a confirmed first day of service, so diners should check for an official announcement before visiting.

OPEN: Deluxe Social House in Hendersonville

Deluxe Social House is operating at 222 North Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, offering dining and hosting private gatherings and events.

The business appears in the city's downtown directory, helping confirm its current location.

Although the venue is listed among area business openings, the available information does not establish that it opened this particular week.

OPEN: Wild Mountain Trading Co. adds creativity to Main Street

Wild Mountain Trading Co. welcomes visitors at 114 North Main Street in Hendersonville with handmade goods, artwork, woodworking, instruments and other gifts.

The shop's own information describes its focus on locally made and carefully selected items, and the city lists it in its downtown business directory.

Recent coverage has also highlighted the associated Wild Moose Café and the role of music in the business.

This is a local-business discovery for readers, not a claim of a brand-new October opening.

CHANGE: The former Poe House now operates as Edgar's

The Hendersonville establishment formerly known as The Poe House is now listed as Edgar's at 105 First Avenue West.

The change reflects a new identity for an existing gathering place, rather than a new building opening.

Business listings support the new name, though schedules and menus should be checked directly before a visit.

What about closings?

Some local closure lists continue circulating after the businesses involved have moved, changed names or made other adjustments.

Rather than repeat a dated closure as fresh October news, this edition is focusing on changes that can be described responsibly.

We will continue watching for newly confirmed permanent closures and major relocations across Asheville, Hendersonville and surrounding mountain communities.

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