Scratch Ankle Pub, Wildwood Still in the works; Asheville Sandwich Company finds new spot; Altamont Vintage adds third location; Big Tikka is hiring; more

Also, Walnut Family Bakery finally prepares to open in Marshall

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Here’s some of what’s going around.

Scratch Ankle Pub is the name of a new bar planned at 811 Smokey Park Highway in Candler, according to construction permits. The community where the pub is planned was historically known as Scratch Ankle.

Black Cat Sandwich Company is planning to open up a cafe at 375 Depot St., suite 101. The shop is the work of Suzy Phillips, founder of Gypsy Queen Cuisine restaurant on Patton Avenue and Simple Cafe on Haywood Road. The plan is to offer fresh, Italian-inspired sandwiches, reports AVLToday. Follow Black Cat at @blackcatsandwichcompany on Instagram.