Business changes around the 828 | October 28, 2026

A mix of restaurant comebacks, upcoming debuts and a healthcare-business acquisition is reshaping parts of Asheville's local business landscape.

These updates reflect reported plans and changes as of October 28; businesses described as preparing to open are not necessarily serving customers yet.

Ole's Guacamoles plans a Biltmore Village return

The family-owned Mexican restaurant is renovating the former Moe's Original BBQ space at 4 Sweeten Creek Road after flood damage forced changes to its former Asheville operations.

The company has not announced a reopening date. A separate 828 Daily feature explores its recovery story.

Oscar's Pizza sets November preview at Highland Brewing

The brewery plans a limited menu November 13–15 during its Cold Mountain anniversary weekend at 12 Old Charlotte Highway.

Fuller service is planned for Thanksgiving week and a grand-opening event for December. The restaurant honors founder Oscar Wong.

DiAnoche targets January 2027

A Mexican-inspired daytime coffee concept and evening agave-focused bar is planned at 3 London Road in Asheville.

Owner Amber Arthur is targeting January 2027. The opening remains upcoming, and no present-day service should be inferred.

NeckWise acquires Western Carolina Chiropractic

Florida-based chiropractic organization NeckWise announced October 27 that it acquired Western Carolina Chiropractic in Asheville.

Dr. Michael DiNunzio is expected to continue with the practice while the new owner introduces additional administrative and clinical resources.

The owner also plans to add three-dimensional cone-beam CT imaging when clinically appropriate; the announcement is about a business acquisition, not a newly opened office.

Gourmand continues work toward opening near the Reed Creek Greenway

Chef Peyton Barrell and Katie Grabach have been preparing a restaurant at 425 Broadway Street in Asheville's Montford neighborhood.

The project follows the loss of the team's former River Arts District location to Hurricane Helene. The planned concept includes rotisserie chicken and daytime dining.

An earlier target called for a late-October opening, but that date should be treated as tentative until the restaurant confirms it is serving.

Village Wayside Bar & Grille plans a new home

After its Biltmore Village closure following Helene, Village Wayside announced plans to return at Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Road, in North Asheville.

The owners' website does not provide a confirmed reopening date, so the business remains in the coming-soon category.

Tracking what comes next

The week's developments show both recovery and new investment across Asheville, but readers should verify opening dates directly with businesses before visiting.

828 Daily will continue tracking announced plans, confirmed openings, closings and changes across the wider Western North Carolina region.