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Spring 2026
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November/December New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
The Bowery
Recipe for Success
For decades, Boone was the capitol of North Carolina-made sauerkraut
Upper Thunderhole/ China Creek Trail
Distance: 3, 5, or 6 miles, Difficulty: Strenuous
Marsupial Madness
The New Year’s Eve live possum drop may return to Brasstown
Season of the Kitsch
A one-of-a-kind collection of aluminum Christmas trees returns to the Transylvania Heritage Museum
Marking History
A new series of signs highlights the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s cultural cornerstones
Lost and Found
The Jon Stickley Trio delivers with an album as eclectic as its roots
Radiant Nights
Light shows, each with their own particular glow, illuminate the holidays
Seasonal Sensation
Catch the buzz for Highland’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale
Appalachian Trail: Sams Gap to Big Bald Mountain
Distance: 12.5 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous
We Hold These Truths
A Morganton couple aims to spread monuments to the country’s founding documents far and wide
September/October
Angel, Come Home Again
Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe
Built to Last
At Hart Square in Catawba County, a man with a passion for historic structures keeps the past alive
True Blue
Asheville’s In Blue leather goods marries two local favorites: music and making
The House Next Door
A grand Asheville fixer-upper becomes a forever home
Earthy Delights
Savor the season with estate wines that pair perfectly with fall fare
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Peppercorn-Crusted Seitan
Ginger Royal
U-Haul Shrimp Cocktail With Prawn Crackers
Deviled Eggs from Chef Sam Beasley of Roots Restaurant in Blowing Rock
Creamy Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup
Shaved Kabocha Squash & Pappardelle with Kabocha Cream
Sunny Silver Pie
Holidays with Eve
Braciole in Ragu by Anthony Cerrato
Leather Britches
Butter Lettuce Salad with Goddess Dressing
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
Tomato Soup Three Ways
Poached Shrimp with Sorrel-cilantro Sauce
Smoked Trout Pâté
Flourless Chocolate Torte
