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dining

dining
Apr 2014
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top

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
Warm up this winter with five seasonal offerings from local chefs

Oct 2013
Satisfy an appetite for culinary wisdom with two new reads

Oct 2013
A couple writes a new beginning for a charming North Asheville bungalow

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).

Apr 2013
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald's frequent visits to the mountains yielded a turning point amid dark days

Apr 2013
This Polk County town’s image is forever tied to the steep railroad grade that once brought passengers to downtown, but more recently its outdoor persona is on the rise.

Apr 2013
Weaverville lays out the welcome mat for new restaurants

Mar 2013
Joy Bistro in Boone easily sets itself apart from its merchant neighbors with the twinkle of taverna lights strung from the pergola sheltering its cozy terrace.

Jan 2013
Wingbean satisfies wholesome cravings with vegan meal deliveries

Jan 2013

Oct 2012

Aug 2012
A couple brings new life to a 19th-century family homestead in Haywood County

Jul 2012

Jun 2012
A mom with a knack for design creates a happy haven with eclectic flair

Jun 2012

Jun 2012
Slip away to peaceful Apalachicola for sun, siestas, solitude, and a taste of wild Florida

Jun 2012

Apr 2012
A couple reveals the inner beauty of a North Asheville gem with a timeless revamp

Apr 2012

Feb 2012
Between Old Fort and Marion, make a detour for quaint Pleasant Gardens

Feb 2012

Dec 2011
Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain

Oct 2011
A mom breaks free from the kitchen to find a baffling, but delicious, new culinary scene

Oct 2011
For 30 years, Bucks Restaurant set the standard for curbside and fine dining in Asheville

Aug 2011
Go for the Historic Morganton Festival, then stay and play

Aug 2011
Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.

Jul 2011
A quintessential French street food wins fans in the mountains.

Jun 2011
The appeal lies in the comfortable surroundings and a menu you can always count on for variety and classic Southern dishes.