Nate Allen

Nate Allen
Oct 2018
Savor the Season
From apps to mains to sweet finishes, get inspired for your holiday feast with our editors' picks for 10 festive recipes
Oct 2015
Culinary Revival
Relish fresh renditions of old Appalachian standards
Oct 2015
Naughty & Nice
Spoon bar tempts with a refreshingly light eggnog rendition
Aug 2014
New and Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Aug 2014
Spruce Pine
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.

Dec 2013
Soup for the Soul
Warm up this winter with five seasonal offerings from local chefs
Jul 2011
Ruby Reward
Beets show their true colors (and flavors) in simple dishes.

Apr 2010
Knife and Fork
Close to Home: Knife and Fork keeps cuisine true to its local roots