Tomato Pop-Up

with Chefs Brooke & Mal

Chefs Brooke and Mal are coming back to Addison Farms!
If you missed their last two pop-ups, this is your chance.

Saturday, July 5 | 2-7PM | Live Music from Falspring

Join us for a flavorful afternoon celebrating summer’s juiciest star — the tomato. Chefs Brooke Adams and Mallory Foster have worked in some of Asheville’s best kitchens, and they’ll return to the vineyard with a playful, scratch-made menu that’s bold, seasonal, and deeply Southern.

We’ll have wine by the glass or bottle, live acoustic music from local duo Falspring (Taylor Knighton + Thomas Yon), and plenty of room to spread out, sip, and savor. Whether you’re a loyal fan or just tomato-curious, this long-weekend pop-up is a perfect excuse to take the scenic drive out to Leicester.

Modern, Folk-art, Festival style illustration featuring a tomato, hamburger, guitar , wine bottle, and summer wildflowers to frame the scene.

Meet The Chefs

Chefs Brooke Adams and Mallory Foster are two of Asheville’s most exciting young culinary dynamos. Foster has made her mark as a pastry chef at Chestnut, Corner Kitchen, ELDR, Rhubarb, and The Rhu, while Adams has brought bold, expressive flavors to kitchens like the Funkatorium, Cultura, and The Rhu — as well as her own pop-up concept, Hot Food Summer. You know they’re the real deal when acclaimed local chefs line up to work with them on standout events like The Clarksdale Pop-Ups, Hail Mary, and LadiesWhoBrunch. Their food is seasonal, scrappy, and full of heart — you don’t want to miss this chance to come taste it for yourself.

Color Photograph of 2 people in their thirties smiling to camera. The individuals are Caucasian, wearing fun shrimp-themed t-shirts. This is a picture with both Chef Mallory Foster and Chef Brooke Adams cooking inside the event barn at Addison Farms

Mallory Foster & Brooke Adams
Chefs

Live Music by Falspring

Straight from the hills of Bryson City, Falspring is the soulful duo of Taylor Knighton and Thomas Yon — two artists whose harmonies buzz with chemistry and back-porch ease. With acoustic guitars, unshakable vocals, and a setlist that ranges from original tunes to classic covers like Jackson, Falspring delivers music that’s heartfelt, rootsy, and rich with feeling. They’re not country music — they’re something more intimate and timeless: the sound of two voices in sync, singing stories that stick with you. Come listen and see why fans are calling them “the best duo of all time” and begging for that first record.

Color photograph of young woman playing an acoustic guitar painted blue with her head angled back to belt out the vocals while a thin man with long hair and a brown leather jacket plays his acoustic guitar beside her.

Scenes from past events

  • Two smiling friends smiling to camera, one with their glass of white wine

    Shrimp Pop-Up, June 14

  • close up shot of shrimp toast with bright seasonal salad and dipping sauce with chili seed oil

    Shrimp Pop-Up, June 14

  • small group of young people at a picnic table in front of the vineyard with mountains in the distance

    Front Porch Views

  • 2 hot dogs framed by 2 glasses of white wine sitting on a dark wood table in a rustic barn setting. Beyond the open barn doors is a covered patio lounge with people

    Hot Dog Pop-Up, May 17

  • Looking down at the table with a close up view of a cup of chilled gazpacho soup with blueberries next to an order of spring rolls with its dipping sauce

    Shrimp Pop Up, June 14

  • Strawberry shortcake/biscuit with citrus curd, whipped marscapone, and loads of fresh strawberries with a glass of sparkling wine

    Shrimp Pop-Up, June 14

  • Happy couple smiling to camera holding up their glasses of red wine with the mountains and trees behind them

    Hot Dog Pop-Up, May 17

  • View of Addison Farms Tasting Room as you approach from the small gravel parking lot. The scene has three picnic tables in the front yard, a covered, timber-frame front porch and large stone fireplace

    Hot Dog Pop-Up, May 17

  • Lady is standing at the rustic bar at the covered patio as her glass of sparkling white wine is poured. The bar top has a mix of red wine bottles, chilled white and rosé wines and smiling faces of the bar tenders

    Shrimp Pop-Up, June 14

  • Chef Adams pan searing dumplings in a cast-iron pan

    Shrimp Pop-Up, June 14

  • A top down photo of a trio of entree's, including: pan-steamed shrimp dumplings over a fresh seasonal salad, chilled gazpacho soup with blueberries, and 2 shrimp stuffed spring rolls with dipping sauce

    Shrimp Pop-Up, June 14

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Nope! The event is free to attend. Food and wine are available for purchase.

  • No reservation needed — it’s walk-up and casual. Come early for best selection!

  • We’re located at 4005 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC 28748 — about 30 minutes from downtown Asheville, and one of the closest working vineyards to the city.

  • Chef-crafted, tomato-forward dishes including smash burgers, housemade sausage, gazpacho, tomato sandwiches, and even a tomato-inspired panna cotta dessert.

    See the full menu here!

  •  Acoustic duo Falspring — known for their buzzing harmonies and soulful sound. Taylor Knighton + Thomas Yon will be performing live from the porch.

  • Absolutely. We’re family-friendly and lots of open space to enjoy.

  • Leashed pups are welcome outdoors!

  • A blanket or chairs if you’d like to picnic, your appetite, and sunscreen. Wear good walking shoes and be prepared to be out in the sun if you choose to explore the vineyard.