Svitlana Eadie has opened a new Ukrainian café and bakery called Slava in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Located at 37 Wall Street, the establishment features traditional Ukrainian dishes and baked goods, utilizing recipes passed down from Eadie’s grandmother and mother alongside techniques she learned in gastronomy school.
Eadie, who grew up in the Carpathian Mountains and later moved to the United States to study business and gain restaurant experience, launched the café on August 5, 2026. In addition to serving dine-in customers, Slava supplies baked goods to local businesses and offers catering services. The menu includes traditional items such as borscht—available in both beef and vegan varieties—and authentic dumplings. According to Eadie, the response has been positive, providing newcomers with a taste of European cuisine and offering Ukrainian patrons a comforting reminder of home. She also noted that the aesthetic and atmosphere of Wall Street reminded her of Lviv, Ukraine, making the location an ideal fit for her long-held dream.
