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EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK
Apr 2017
Cruise In to this Historic Diner
For nearly 70 years, City Drive In has been keeping it real in Spruce Pine
Apr 2017
High Country Spirits
The Cardinal in Boone serves up summer refreshment
Apr 2017
Recipe for Summer Success with Strawberry and Rhubarb
Dig into Ruth & Ranshaw’s seasonal pie that marries sweet and tart
Apr 2017
Get a taste for tradition at livermush festivals
The skillets will be sizzling for this Appalachian staple
Feb 2017
New & Notable Restaurants in Asheville, Cashiers, and Marshall
The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations
Feb 2017
Restaurant Review—Proper in Boone
Proper serves basic Southern staples using simple, fresh ingredients
Feb 2017
Tasty New Local Cookbooks
Three takes on enjoying the region’s bounty
Feb 2017
Wine Glasses Explained
How to sip in style
Feb 2017
Asheville Tea Company’s Locally Sourced Brews
Unique farm to mug blends
Feb 2017
Make Your Own Mozzarella
A DIY guide with step-by-step instructions
Feb 2017
Elevated Mountain Distilling Company
Haywood County's first legal hooch
Dec 2016
New & Notable
The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations
Dec 2016
The Review—Gan Shan Station
Asian-inflected comfort foods from around the globe find a home in Asheville
Dec 2016
Lean & Green
This nutritious smoothie doesn’t skimp on deliciousness
Dec 2016
Veg Out
Winter farmers markets keep the produce coming, even in the cold season
Dec 2016
Chocolate Indulgence
A gluten-free cake to feel good about
Dec 2016
Fresh Food Fast
When you need a healthy meal on the go, these 10 eateries satisfy
Dec 2016
Power Up
Get a healthy boost with a salad full of veggies, sprouts, and seeds
Oct 2016
Drink Up
The buzziest brew news around the region
Oct 2016
Bites of Brevard
Sixteen-year-old Matthew Sharpsteen brings food tours to town
Oct 2016
Culture Clubs
Fermentation groups bubble up in WNC
Oct 2016
A Movable Feast
Strada Italiano preserves Italian heritage with seafood celebrations
Oct 2016
Sweet Rewards
The Rhu crafts a festive dessert worth sharing
Oct 2016
Drink & Be Merry
The Cut Cocktail Lounge says cheers with winter libations

Oct 2016
Mouthwatering Words
Just in time for the holidays, four new books showcase the best of mountain-area eats
Oct 2016
At Your Service
A free course in wait-staffing invites new potential employees to the table
Oct 2016
November/December 2016 New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Oct 2016
The Review: Golden Fleece
Asheville's newest Greek restaurant brings refreshing authenticity
Oct 2016
Fruits of the Vine
Embark on a tour of six distinct wine-producing regions in WNC, and find out why each of our vineyards and wineries can boast of unique and notable fruits of the vine.
Oct 2016
The Sweet Life
A father-daughter team in Ashe County stretches maple syrup making to its southernmost limits
Aug 2016
Squash the Chill
Southern meets Mexican in this savory, spicy, and sweet dish
Aug 2016
Bold Blends
Celebrate autumn’s flavors with red wines from around the world
Aug 2016
Rice Rewards
Harvest season brings an Asian staple to the foothills
Aug 2016
Bottoms Up!
Young entrepreneurs brew up craft beer swag sets
Aug 2016
September/October 2016 New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Aug 2016
The Review: Fourk
Chef Joyce Boston serves up a sizable menu of classic comfort foods with unique flourishes
Aug 2016
Apple of His Eye
Heirloom fruit inspires chef Nicholas Figel’s fall culinary creations
Jun 2016
Picnic Perfect
Sweeten the experience with a recipe for portable hand pies

Jun 2016
Play it Cool
The Local’s take on the perfect summer drink
Jun 2016
July/August New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations