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November/ December 2014

November/ December 2014

The Beer Boom

With 50 breweries counting, Western North Carolina's reputation as a craft beer mecca continues to grow, but for how long? Experts and brewers weigh in on the industry's future.

Do the Hops

A crucial ingredient takes root in WNC

Brew-haha

A new enterprise lets homebrewers in on the action too

Raise a Toast

Cherokee and Clay counties stand to attract wine lovers with a newly designated grape-growing region

Contain Yourself

An up-and-coming Asheville restaurant will showcase innovative and sustainable design

'Cued Up

Next Age Adornments

Boone artist Arthur Hash rethinks the way we see and wear jewelry

What’s Cookin’

Three local authors pass the taste test with new titles

Food Fight

One of WNC’s own heads to the World Burger Championship

Food Crusader

Documentary filmmaker Jeremy Seifert hungers for challenging stories about our daily diets

Sugar & Spice

Appalachia Cookie Co. bakes up everything nice for the season

November 2014 New & Notable

The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

November/December 2014

Delicious Gifts

Season's Eatings

Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering

Ruka’s Table

Highlands 163 Main St. (828) 526-3636 www.rukastable.com L, D $$$

Mother of Invention

A lunchtime accident launches a line of linens

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 for your pièce de résistance

Bearwallow Valley & Falls

Difficulty: Easy Length: 1.3 miles round-trip

’Shine On

Make a moonshine run to see some of WNC’s historic stills