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Fall 2025
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Saga of Struggle
Ron Rash’s novel The World Made Straight gets the big screen treatment
Face Value
WCU Fine Art Museum offers a retrospective exhibit of Vadim Bora’s portraits
Century Club
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone
New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
King James Public House
Nordic Nirvana
A reinvigorated search for Southern snow
Going Natural
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
Winner’s Circle
Sip and savor award-winning wines from WNC
Fitness Fuel
Power up anywhere, anytime with these locally made energy bars
Raising the Bar
Take in lavish libations and killer views at Beech Mountain’s 5,506ˇ skybar
The Must List
Celebrate a joyous season with performances galore
’Shine On
Make a moonshine run to see some of WNC’s historic stills
Delicious Gifts
Season's Eatings
Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering
November/December 2014
November 2014 New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Ruka’s Table
Highlands 163 Main St. (828) 526-3636 www.rukastable.com L, D $$$
The Meat of It
Whether your holiday dinner includes ham, turkey, beef, or a walk on the wild side, John Kerr of Metro Wines in Asheville offers wine-pairing tips...
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Savory Noodle Kugel by Rachel Miriam
July Tart Apple Salsa
Wild Blackberry Cobbler
Eggnog Martini
Sunchoke Salad with Apples & Peanuts
Grilled Lobster Mushrooms with Chimichurri
White Chocolate-Cranberry Clusters
Yum Yum Pumpkin Gingersnap Pie
GalloLea Camping Calzone
Ginger Ice Cream
Tamales con Queso
Chocolate-Cherry Hand Pies
Liquid Truffle
Three-Squash Soup
Tree Nut Cake
Steak & Ale Pie