Luella's Bar-B-Que

We’re Giving ‘Hush Puppy Batter’ New Meaning!

jeff-miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:15:49 +0000

Support your local baseball team this season and have a chance to win Luella’s Hush Puppies each game! The Asheville Tourists were division champs last year, and they have come out swinging strong this season as well.

Luella’s is proud to call the Tourists our hometown baseball team, so once again we’re partnering up to support their community and provide the fans with numerous chances to win Hush Puppies all year long!

Here’s the skinny:

Definition of a Hush Puppy Batter: (n) (pronounced just how it looks) – The first Asheville Tourists batter in the 7th inning of each game.

How you can win: Each home game has a Hush Puppy Batter. If he makes a hit (any hit!) then a few lucky winners will receive a voucher for a dozen Luella’s Hush Puppies!

Luella’s Staff proud to pose with the Tourists’ Championship trophy in 2012

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Duck-Rabbit. Pig. ~ Brew & ‘Cue Pairing at Luella’s

jeff-miller — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:06:46 +0000

On May 28th we will be joining beer lovers from near and far in celebration of the 2nd annual Asheville Beer Week. We have teamed up with Duck-Rabbit Brewing Co. for a beer and BBQ pairing menu called “Duck- Rabbit. Pig.” The small plates menu of brew and ‘cue will feature new smokey creations by Proprietor & Pit Boss Jeff Miller and will be crafted especially for Duck-Rabbit’s full catalog of beers. Brewers from this North Carolina born brewery say limited release beers will be available at the event and reps will be hanging out as well. The “Duck-Rabbit. Pig.” small plates menu will be available from 4:00pm – 9:00pm, on Tuesday, May 28^th. For a complete list of all Asheville Beer Week sanctioned events visit www.ashevillebeerweek.com. You can visit Duck-Rabbit’s site at www.duckrabbitbrewery.com.

Cater Season is here!

jeff-miller — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:14:15 +0000

Spring is here and that means flowers blooming, birds singing and parties, parties, parties! Whether you’re entertaining for work, throwing the kiddos a birthday party, planning a 300-guest wedding or you’ve just got the gang together for a day in the sun, we’ve got you covered. Our Cater Director can walk you through the ordering process with ease and together you will find which custom package fits your needs. We offer simple Pick-Up Catering – we’ll help you right to your car with your order, Delivery & Set-up – you just show up to chow down, and Full-Service Catering – you don’t lift a finger!

We keep our rates affordable, but that doesn’t affect the consistent quality of service we offer every guest, every time. We’ve been told our service is ‘southern hospitality at its best.’ Contact us today to begin planning your event with Luella’s Catering.

Our Green Restaurant Certification

Luellas — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:24:52 +0000

Luella’s is an official member of the Green Restaurant Association! After months of research, new policy & equipment installations & staff education, our efforts were realized as we were presented with a 3-star certification. We join a small handful of Asheville restaurants working to make ours the greenest restaurant city in the nation. Doing our part by maintaining an environmentally consciousness work ethic is an important piece of our Mission.

If you would like a visual of our achievement, you cannot miss the shiny solar panels happily sitting on our roof! Sundance Solar Systems worked to make this piece happen. Other changes we’ve made include:

We donate all of our fry oil waste to Blue Ridge Biofuels.
Composting with Danny’s Dumpster has reduced our landfill waste by 50%.
Our new low-flow faucets reduce water usage by 60% and our rain barrel waters our plants.
Luella’s staff is now sporting organic cotton shirts, and you can sport one too! Shop for organic shirts & hats here.
All of our carry-out containers and bags are biodegradable or recyclable.
Motion lighting inside our home help to save energy used.
We support local farms, and feature a local meat from Hickory Nut Gap every Tuesday!

For complete details visit Dinegreen.com & search Luella’s Bar-B-Que.

Thank you to everyone that helped us make our home GRA certified. We appreciate your support.

Pit Boss knows best.

Luellas — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:45:12 +0000

Whether you’re preparing a dish for Thanksgiving dinner, smoking meats in the back yard or cleaning your grill favorite, Pit Boss knows best. Here are some of his (up until now) secret tips.

Stay tuned for new posts!

Local Farmers Markets

Luellas — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:16:26 +0000

Western North Carolina loves its fresh farm food. Combine that with a culture of community and its no wonder there’s an opportunity to purchase fresh at every corner. Luella’s supports its local farmers every chance we can. Dine with us on Tuesdays and you can choose to order a meat sourced from Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Check our our Facebook page for each week’s special. In addition to other local ingredients we also offer a locally sourced catering menu for special events. Below is a list of some of the great markets & tailgates in our area.

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) has a Local Food Guide out that features over 200 farms. It’s a great resource for all you fresh food & meat junkies. Their mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. Their vision is of strong farms, thriving local food economies, and healthy communities where farming is valued as central to our heritage and our future. We love all they do!

List of Markets:

Western North Carolina Farmer’s Market – April thru Oct 8am – 6pm, Nov thru March 8am – 5pm. Open Daily.
Black Mountain Tailgate Market – Sat. 9am – noon
French Broad Food Coop Tailgate Downtown Market – Sat. 8am – 2pm, Wed. 2pm – 6:30pm
Greenlife Tailgate Markets – Sun. 1pm – 5pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Sat. 8am – noon
Riceville Community Tailgate Market – Sat. 9am – noon
West Asheville Tailgate Market – Wed. 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Asheville City Market – Sat. 8am – 1pm
Asheville City Market South – Wed. 2pm – 6pm
Hendersonville County Tailgate Market – Sat. 7am – noon
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Mareket – Wed. & Sat. 8am – 1pm
Madison Co. Farmers & Artisans Market – Sat. 9am – 1pm

Why mom said “Eat your collards.”

Luellas — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:36:49 +0000

Who would’ve known that eating a cup of collards a day gives you 1045% of your Vitamin K, 308% of your Vitamin A and 57% of your Vitamin C?! That’s impressive and to some this is reason enough to chow down on the unkempt, rough-and-tumble cousin of Spinach. To many, however, the collard green means more than just a healthy side and is deemed an important cornerstone of Southern cuisine. In the world of Bar-B-Que it is often considered the choice veggie to accompany the succulent Pork, juicy Brisket or plump Chicken on the plate. I guess you could say there are many reasons to eat collards. We say you don’t have to have one. Just enjoy!

Weekly Specials

Luellas — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:54:23 +0000

Luella’s is Loving You Back, 7 Days a Week.

We genuinely appreciate our guests’ loyalty & continued support. In return, Luella’s is loving you back 7 days a week! With daily specials from the pit & bar and free live music every Friday!

Eat Great for Eight - Week of 5/13 Turkey Blue Sandwich – Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Lusty Mustard BBQ Sauce served on Texas Toast. Includes a side, hush puppies and tax for just 8 bucks!

Free Music Friday - 5/17 Ken Keiser

Be sure to check out the chalkboard menu when you come in for daily special sides.

Micro Monday

Bar: $3 Local Microbrews

Pit: $5 Chopped BBQ Sandwich w/ 1 side and Hush Puppies. 11am-2pm, $8 Chopped BBQ Plates w/ 2 sides and Hush Puppies 3pm-Close.

Townie Tuesday

Bar: $4 MachoMargaritas

Pit: Each Tuesday we feature Hickory Nut Gap Farm meat on our menu. Check our Facebook Page each Tuesday to find out what’s been smoldering all night long.

Ribs & Whiskey Wednesday

Bar: $1 off Whiskey

Pit: 60 cent Smoked Jumbo Chicken Wings, $5 Quarter Rack Appetizer. Different flavor each week, Pit Boss’ choice.

Thrifty Thursday

Bar: $1 off Wines by the Glass, $3 Green Man ESB

Pit: Luella’s Regular Cobb Salad just $7 - Smoked Turkey & Brisket, Romaine, Tomato, Avocado, Fried Okra, Chopped Egg, Green Onion and Blue Cheese

Free Music Friday

Bar: Domestic beer specials

Plus Luella’s “One Mic Stand” Live Music Feature from 8-10pm . See above for who’s rocking this week. (This is a one mic stand you won’t regret.)

Saturday & Sunday

Bar: $6 BLT Bloody Marys, Dirty Marys & Pint Glass Mimosas; $3 Bartender’s choice draft beer

NEW Online Gift Store!

Luellas — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:54:06 +0000

Shop at our NEW online gift store for yourself or share the love with a friend. Choose from Organic T-Shirts, Pint Glasses, Gift Cards, Trucker hats and more! Taste the Love.

On The Block

Luellas — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:53:24 +0000

Whether you’re preparing a dish for T-Giving dinner, smoking meats in the back yard or making love to your woman, Pit Boss knows best. Here are some of his (up until now) secret tips.