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Jul 2015
Chef Andrew Long gives okra the Louisiana treatment with an Appalachian twist
Apr 2015
A group of catering pros create a backyard breakfast-inspired cookout for friends
Feb 2015
Chef Evan Chender, aka The Culinary Gardener, loves cultivating specialty greens
Oct 2014
Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering
Oct 2014
An up-and-coming Asheville restaurant will showcase innovative and sustainable design
Aug 2014
An intimate dinner prepared by local chefs is the highlight of one of WNC’s largest charity auctions
Aug 2014
Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.
Jun 2014
The Southern Outer Banks beckon with pristine beaches, wild horses, and 300 years of swashbuckling lore
Mar 2014
Aiming to be a place for regulars on the north side as well as a dining destination, Ambrozia boasts a long, wide bar constructed from pastel-stained wine boxes, warm blond wood, and touches of neon. The dinner and brunch selections are concise, but parts of the menu change weekly.
Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.
Aug 2013
Forager Alan Muskat leads a group into the woods to harvest the ingredients of a wild dinner
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).