ASHEVILLE - Thirsty Monk owner Barry Bialik is back again with a new concept in an ongoing effort to lend distinct personalities to his pubs' locations.
Thirsty Monk's Gerber Village location, where the Monk's brewing operations are headquartered, will soon transition to Holy Water Hard Seltzer Brewpub & Sushi.
Asheville’s first hard seltzer-dedicated brewpub, the sushi spot will highlight the Monk's cocktail-reminiscent Holy Water seltzer line.
Bialik, who recently opened Tasty Greens adjacent to his Biltmore Park Town Square pub, is now the first to bring low-carb sushi to the city with a line of cauliflower-rice rolls.
One of the earlier local brewery owners to pivot toward beverages with health-conscious consumers in mind, Bialik's low-calorie seltzers and Monk Lite beer have remained strong sellers since their launch.