A fresh round of changes across Asheville's business scene

From a new South Slope brewery to restaurant projects in West Asheville, Montford and Biltmore Village, several local businesses have new developments to share as November begins.

This November 4 roundup focuses on changes not already covered in 828 Daily's separate stories about the Limones closing and Ambleside Gallery opening.

Now open: HopFly Brewing on South Slope

HopFly Brewing Company announced an October 30 opening for its Asheville taproom at 101 South Lexington Avenue.

The Charlotte-based company has brought a taproom, in-house kitchen, performance area and beer garden to a building that previously served Asheville's brewery scene.

The new space expands HopFly's footprint into Western North Carolina and adds another dining and gathering option to the South Slope district.

Opening November 7: Gourmand French Rotisserie

Gourmand, a chef-owned restaurant centered on French-style rotisserie chicken, has announced that it will open November 7 at 425 Broadway Street near the Reed Creek Greenway.

The business previously operated at the S&W Market food hall and had planned a River Arts District home before Hurricane Helene damaged the property.

The new location is expected to include chicken, sides, sandwiches and other dishes, with its opening date announced on the restaurant's own website.

The opening is still upcoming as of this November 4 report, so diners should verify hours before visiting.

Coming soon: Abuela's Little Kitchen expands to Patton Avenue

Abuela's Little Kitchen, already established in Arden, is preparing a second location at 1341 Patton Avenue in West Asheville.

The building previously hosted several restaurants, and public reporting identifies the newest plan as an expansion of the existing business.

An exact opening date has not been confirmed, so residents should treat the location as planned rather than open.

Looking ahead to 2027: Piebird in Biltmore Village

Piebird, a restaurant concept developed for DoubleTree by Hilton, is planned for 115 Hendersonville Road in Biltmore Village, in the former TGI Fridays space.

The company has indicated a target during the first quarter of 2027, but has not announced an exact opening date.

The planned menu is expected to offer breakfast and dinner with familiar American dishes.

Why these developments matter

New openings and planned expansions show that Asheville's food and hospitality scene remains active, even as some longtime favorites prepare to close.

Each announcement is at a different stage: HopFly has announced its opening, Gourmand has announced a November 7 launch, Abuela's is still preparing its second location, and Piebird has only a provisional 2027 window.

Those distinctions are important for readers planning visits and for residents watching how storefronts change across Western North Carolina.

828 Daily will continue tracking confirmed openings, closures and significant business changes in future editions.