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EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK
Feb 2011
Growing Strong
A crop of North Carolina wineries make it easy (and appealing) to drink local
Feb 2011
Small Cakes, Big Mission
A bake-off sweetens the battle against cancer
Feb 2011
Bistro 127

Jan 2011
A Matter of Taste
Pick your flavor at Boone’s olive oil and vinegar gallery
Jan 2011
Spice Nights
DeSoto Lounge satisfies a hunger for Ethiopian cuisine
Jan 2011
Romantic Rendezvous
Make it a date with dinner at one of these amorous restaurants
Oct 2010
El Dorado Latin Grill

Oct 2010
Fresh Roast
’Tis the season to enjoy a bag of toasty chestnuts
Oct 2010
Pie Party
A baking duo showcases the playful side of confections
Oct 2010
Second Harvest
Winter Sun Farms keeps summer and fall’s flavors on hand
Sep 2010
The Ghost With the Most
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce
Sep 2010
Bloody Good
Sample the region’s more creative versions of this classic cocktail
Sep 2010
A Sticky Social
Molasses gets its due at a Granite Falls festival
Sep 2010
Italian Getaway
In the countryside, Giardini Trattoria beckons with authentic family recipes
Aug 2010
Top Cellars
Settle in with a good book and its match from the wine world
Aug 2010
Stock Up
Culinary experts fill you in on what’s missing from your pantry
Aug 2010
Stand of Plenty
Barber’s Orchard is ripe with bushels of apple offerings
Aug 2010
Morning Glory Café
The World Over: Morning Glory Café brings exotic influences to a quiet village
Aug 2010
Get Cooking
Learn your way around the kitchen
Jul 2010
Fig Bistro
With many loyal fans, Fig holds tight to its recipe for success
Jul 2010
Dressed for Summer
Pick one of three flavorful, fresh dressings to accent your salad
Jul 2010
Scream for It!
Pick your favorite creative flavor (or cone) at these top shops
Jul 2010
Home Cooking
The New Blue Ridge Cookbook blends the area’s culinary past and future
Jun 2010
Quick Draw
Baristas face off in latte art competitions at The Dripolator

Jun 2010
Look How They Grow
Terra Summer camp teaches kids the greater lessons of food
Jun 2010
Play it Cool
Cucumber refreshes the classic martini
Jun 2010
Guadalupe Café
Tropical Paradise: Guadalupe Café ignites Sylva with exotic fusion
Jun 2010
Spice for Life
Suzy Phillips is on a mission to introduce you to true Middle Eastern cuisine
May 2010
True Blue
Tupelo Honey Café’s chef prepares a sweet spread with a bounty of blueberries picked in his backyard
May 2010
Outdoor Gourmet
Go beyond fruits and vegetables at your local tailgate markets

May 2010
Beer Run
Nantahala Brewing Company is the newest and most refreshing reason to head for Bryson City
May 2010
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern fits right in with Hot Springs’ casual vibe
Apr 2010
Planting the Seed
ASAP’s new food guide gets kids thinking fresh
Apr 2010
Food Fights
Local chefs battle for a ticket to the final showdown at the WNC magazine Asheville Wine & Food Festival
Apr 2010
Knife and Fork
Close to Home: Knife and Fork keeps cuisine true to its local roots
Feb 2010
Blowing Rock's Bistro Roca
Bistro Roca welcomes you "home" for dinner
Feb 2010
Taste for the Exotic
Don’t shy away from mysterious flavors popping up on local menus.

Feb 2010
Hopped Up
Check out two beer events where you can taste or test your skills
Feb 2010
Grace Land
A family-owned Madison County dairy bridges the gap between farm and table
Dec 2009
Eat, Drink, Love
Restaurants for each stage of dating By Mackensy Lunsford