ASHEVILLE - A deli sandwich shop to return after being flooded by Tropical Storm Helene; the owners of a downtown bookstore and champagne bar to sell their business; a local coffee shop closes after nearly two years; a craft distillery and cocktail bar introduces a coffee shop concept; and a downtown food hall reveals the name of its new beverage and pie bar.

Zella's Deli to reopen in Asheville

Zella's Deli and Catering will soon reopen in its third location, following its 2022 debut at 48 College St.

In March 2024, the sandwich eatery's downtown location closed and was relocated to 2372 U.S. 70 in Swannanoa . However, the building was destroyed when the Swannanoa River rose a historic 27.33 feet during Tropical Storm Helene.

Signage was installed, teasing the opening of Zella's Del

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