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Winter 2026
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Crippen’s
Rooftop Revolution
A couple of plant experts prove the grass is always greener on the upper side
Pass the Mic
With the help of his wife and daughter, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is infiltrating the world of kid-hop.
Happy Meals
Five kid-friendly eateries that the whole family can enjoy
Play Dough
Kids can have fun in the kitchen without banging pots and pans
New Kid on the Beat
Summit Jaffe juggles middle school and a budding music career
Flight of a Songbird
Ola Belle Reed carried her tunes from Ashe County to the White House
Augusta, GA
Camden
History and horse racing converge in Camden
Charlotte
Fine dining, football, and fashion in the boroughs of Charlotte, NC
Asheville
Exploring Asheville’s timeless and tireless streets, shops, and bistros
Faulkner's Mississippi
Finding Faulkner and a bit of the blues in Mississippi
Up the Creek
Fishing and feasting in Murrells Inlet 80 miles north of Charleston
Savannah
Finding high design and old-fashioned charm in Savannah, our sister city to the south
Last Band Standing
Retiring from Retirement
After 21 years leading the Center for Creative Retirement, Ron Manheimer puts his lessons into practice
Kitchen Experimental
A world-famous chemist brings the science of food to WNC
Sound Advice
38 local artists you need to hear this summer.
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Barbecue Spiced Trout & Smoked Tomato Butter
Herb-encrusted Rack of Lamb with Syrup of Port & Chimichurri Sauce
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin & Standard Brine
Plum Peachy Pie
Ginger Ice Cream
Fireside
Pimm's Cup
Almond-crusted Baked Brie by Michael Gilligan
MAYFELADE
Bourbon Gypsy
Ginger Royal
Roasted Potatoes on Rosemary Skewers
Tree Nut Cake
Good Memory
Nammoura