Wayside Grille, flooded by Helene, reopening in new location with ties to Biltmore
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Key Points:
- Village Wayside Bar & Grille in Biltmore Village, destroyed by floodwaters from Helene in September 2024, will reopen at a new historic location in Grovewood Village, North Asheville, by winter 2026.
- Owners Mark and Polly Harding sold the original property near Biltmore's historic train depot and are currently constructing the new restaurant in the former ELDR Restaurant site, which has historical ties to Biltmore Industries and the Grove Park Inn.
- The Hardings expressed excitement about this new chapter, aiming to reconnect with their loyal customers and introduce the restaurant to the North Asheville community.
- Village Wayside operated for 15 years at the Biltmore Village location, a site integral to Asheville’s
