Stu Helm: Food Fan

ABOVE: The Podcast - I talk to Ethan Bonnell from Pizza Daddy Mobile Oven BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, So Many Sodas, This Just In…, over 1,000 Views! GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… How are you today? I’ve been enjoying this cold weather, and I’m looking forward to the snow they are predicting (knock on wood) for Sunday! I know that a lot of you don’t like the cold, but don’t...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I talk to Melissa Hahn from Modelface Comedy, who books the Get Away by The River, The Asheville Beauty Academy, and Sovereign Remedies! We discuss what-all she’s got coming up in the next few months, including Drag Brunches! BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, So Many Sodas, This Just In…, over 1,000 Views! GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… I hope you had a good we...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I answer some of my least favorite questions. BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, Stoobie Awards Preview GOOD MORNING FRIENDS I hope the new year is treating you right so far. I absolutely LOVE that we finally got a little bit of snow, and as I write this, the weather prognosticators are predicting a little more snow in a day or two. YES! I...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I talk to Chef Eric Morris from Cultura about their special fancy dinners, the current state of their hours and menu, what’s happening at Funkatorium and more! BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, This Just In GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… This week I’m working on the first installment of my annual Asheville Food fan Awards (aka The Stoobies) for A...

ABOVE: The Podcast - Luis from Descubre Asheville gives us his BEST meals of 2021! BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Lucky Lemon Pig, Tour Food, The Recommend GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022! I personally love the symbolism of a brand new year, even though I am aware that the dates on the calendar are totally made up and have nothing to do with anythi...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I’m flying solo again with another segment of What’d Ya Eat? Featuring Manicomio, Ukiah, Carmel’s, Burgerworx, Buxton Hall, and a stollen from Annie’s. BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Egg Hack GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS As I write this , it’s 3:30 in the afternoon, so nowhere near morning, and yet… I will continue to call this newsletter “ Good Morning, Fr...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I give a quick run-down of some of my fave holiday shopping spots & ideas. I also added my theme song to the podcast. It’s called Cheesewagon and it’s by a band called The Derita Sisters . BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, Last Week on Facebook & This Just In... GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS Hey hey! I’m a huge fan of the holiday season, so I’m s...

ABOVE: The Podcast - Micah gets Grinchy with the food news! BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, Holiday Meat, Blind Pig Schedule, Volunteer for MANNA. GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… I hope you’re having a great weekend so far! I did some super-fun food tours this week. On Sunday I led a family of five on a private food tour, on Tuesday I led one of my “THC Tours” of di...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I’m flying solo with a segment of What’d Ya Eat? Featuring Vivian, El Gallo, Chop Shop Butchery Food Truck via KickbackAVL, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, Huli Sue’s, and Holeman & Finch BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, This Just In…, Holiday Menus GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… I hope you’re having a great weekend so far! I’m leading a private food tou...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I spoke with Anomaly Romano of Mountains to Main Street about the epic Taco Odyssey she and her husband Todd are currently on. You can watch their latest episode Youtube video HERE . BELOW: The Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, This Just in…, Outdoor Heaters (courtesy of Authentic Asheville) GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… Last Night I went to the brand-dand...

ABOVE: The Podcast - I do the Food News with Micah Molinari & chat with Luis Serapio from Descubre Asheville , about his Top 5 Must-Have Foods in Asheville! BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, This Just in… GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… So, I went away for a little over a week, visiting family in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in Sault Ste Marie . It was great! There wa...

ABOVE: Just me, doing another episode of “Where’d Ya Eat?” This segment was recorded to air on WPVM on Friday, November 26th, and I also refer to an interview I did with Catherine Wright, which you can read HERE . BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, The Recommend, This Just in… GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS! How are you today? R U gettin’ POMPED for TG? You may not know this about me, bu...

ABOVE: Podcast - It’s the Food News with Micah Molinari. Micah makes me cry. BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, A Feast Eight (for One) GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS Y’all, I was in downtown Asheville last night, Wednesday November 17th, and it was SOOOOO nice! The city put the lights in the trees last week, and so many of the restys have outdoor seating now, that there are party lights...

ABOVE: Podcast - It’s just me today, doing an exciting episode of What’d Ya Eat? BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Correction, Fancy Chocolates, Meatloaf Recommends, Puke Pop-Up Tonight! GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS Before anything else… CORRECTION For those of you who got the newsletter via email on Sunday, the chef at Queen’s Island Cuisine is Queenie McLeod . My apologies to the ch...

ABOVE: Podcast - It’s the whole sh’bang! Wing Thing w/ Rick Crelia, Food News w/ Micah, and ACA for F&B w/ Kelsi Jo! BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Chili Winners, The Recommend GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re doing well on this chilly Fall day! Do y’all use the expression, “ the frost was on the pumpkin this morning, ” to describe the first frost o...

ABOVE: Podcast - It’s the Food News, with Micah Molinari! BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Meeting with Josh Remillard, This Just in GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS How ya doin’? Good? Good. I’m good too. I’m judging a heavy metal chili cook off at The Odditorium tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 13th). It’s a Pro/Am competition, which is a rare thing in this town. Should we do more? Should we d...

ABOVE: Podcast - I had a great talk with Kelsi Jo Christensen, from Hummingbird Insurance. Please contact her if you need insurance! kelsi@hummingbirdins.com / 828-372-0101 / 828-280-1847 BELOW: Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Crispy Like a Dorito, The Recommend, FAQ GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… I hope you’re having a good week so far! Wednesday is Food Tour day for me, so as always, I’m...

ABOVE: Podcast - Rick & I do the Wing Thing / Adventure Dining at Strictly Wings BELOW: Newsletter - GMF, This Just In…, Eating An Old Friend, The Recommend, Puke Pop-Up Tonight! GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… How are you this morning? I was hurting yesterday, with the lingering effects of a migraine headache I had the night before. Ooftah! I was in tough shape. I feel much better today, but migraines are...

ABOVE: Podcast - The full, hour-long Asheville Food Fans radio show, as broadcast on WPVM 103.7fm, features my conversations with Micah Molinari from earlier in the week. BELOW: Newsletter - GMF, Where I Post, N/A Beverage Round-up, FAQ, Just a Reminder GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS I’m thinking about changing the name of this here newsletter / podcast, mostly because I don’t always get it published in th...

ABOVE: Podcast - I’m joined by Micah Molinari for the Asheville Food News! BELOW: Newsletter - GMF, The Recommend, Salad vs Sandwich GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS It’s Thursday. The most whatever day of the week. I mean, Monday is the day we all hate, right? Tuesday has tacos. Wednesday is hump day. People literally thank God that it’s Friday, which has its own theme song AND restaurant chain. Saturday ni...

ABOVE: Podcast - I’m joined by my friend & frequent co-host Rick Crelia to talk about the Pro / AM BBQ competition that he recently participated in. BELOW - Newsletter (may contain adult language) - Puke Pop-up review, THC Tour Test Run GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS Happy Wednesday! I Hope you’re having a great week so far! I do a food tour on Wednesdays, so I always look forward to that! Last week’s tour...

ABOVE: Podcast - I‘m joined by Micah Molinari to talk about some Buffalo wings he had in Buffalo & a Philly he had in Philly on his recent travels. BELOW - Newsletter (may contain adult language) - Puke Pop-up menu and brief history of Puke. GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS I hope you are well! It’s a beautiful, dreary-ass day out there. I hope you can get out there and enjoy it! This newsletter is a short o...

ABOVE: Podcast - I‘m joined by Rick Crelia: World’s Greatest Eater, and we talk about our adventure out to Reynold’s Village to eat wings (pictured) and more! BELOW - Newsletter (may contain adult language) - GMF, Fancy Dinner, The Recommend GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS How y’all doing this morning? Y’know what? I’ve lived here in Asheville for 16+ years, but it’s only been relatively recently that I’ve...

ABOVE: Podcast - Last night I recorded the Food News with Micah Molinari, and he dropped a few surprises on me! BELOW - Newsletter (contains adult language) - GMF, This Just In, The Recommend, Extra Sauce GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS How are you this morning? I’m good, thank you! It looks like another nice crisp Fall day out there. I love it! I’m staying home for lunch today, but I have dinner plans at C...

ABOVE: Podcast - This morning, I had a conversation with Catherine Wright, who books food trucks for her neighborhood! There’s a ton of great info here! BELOW - Newsletter (contains adult language) - GMF, Onigiri Action 2021, Puke Pop-up, The Recommend. GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS… Yesterday I took another trip to the doctor, so we’ll see how my dang cholesterol levels are! I had to fast for 8 hours bef...