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EAT & DRINK

Quick Bite

Quick Bite
Mar 2021
Veggie Might
From the founder of Thirsty Monk, Asheville’s new salad eatery delivers on fresh and healthy
Mar 2021
Getting Her Due
Asheville community matriarch Hanan Shabazz honored by the Southern Foodways Alliance
Mar 2021
The Digital Dirt
Organic Growers School digs into online instruction
Dec 2020
Silver Linings
WNC’s resilient chefs and artisan food producers look on the bright side
Dec 2020
Making Spirits Bright
Toasty malt whiskey meets luscious vanilla and fig in this festive concoction from Chemist Spirits
Dec 2020
Mountain High
Two new vineyards elevate the WNC wine experience

Dec 2020
On the Market
Amid the pandemic, winter farmers markets brave the cold
Sep 2020
Bird’s the Word
The scoop on where to order your turkey day pièce de résistance
Sep 2020
New & Notable - Fall 2020
A fresh group of eateries opens in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown
Jun 2020
Freeze!
Stay cool with healthy, easy-to-make frozen pops
Feb 2020
New & Notable - Spring 2020
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Feb 2020
Tea with a Mission
Sara Delaney’s Asheville-based company builds self-reliance from tragic legacies
Feb 2020
Stock Up
Pro tips to get your pantry provisions in order
Feb 2020
Wines for Uncertain Times
Sidestep potential tariffs on European offerings with satisfying substitutes
Feb 2020
Sweet Tart
Celebrate spring with a tantalizing dessert from Asheville’s RosaBees
Feb 2020
Feasting on a Trend
No Evil Foods rides the plant-based meat wave
Oct 2019
Punch It Up
Make the season jolly with a sinfully rich eggnog from Hendersonville’s Shine
Oct 2019
Do the Fondue
Party like it’s 1965 with a fresh take on a retro recipe
Oct 2019
Grape Expectations
Raise a glass to North Carolina’s booming wine industry and its mountain-area standouts
Oct 2019
New & Notable - November/December 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Aug 2019
New & Notable - September/October 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Aug 2019
En Vogue Vino
Raise a glass to vegan-friendly wines this fall
Aug 2019
Eat Your Fill
Explore WNC’s culinary landscape at five foodie fests
Aug 2019
Pucker Up to Persimmons
Sweeten the season with this divine autumnal fruit
Aug 2019
Nuttin’ To It
The Acornucopia Project’s nutty revolution
Jun 2019
New & Notable - July/August 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Jun 2019
Meat Master
The American Pig’s Charles Lee raises the bar on artisan charcuterie
Jun 2019
The Spice is Right
Beat the heat with a hot (but not) summer snack: shishito peppers
Jun 2019
Char It Up
Elevate your grill game with a pizza challenge
Jun 2019
Veggie Might
A new local read reveals okra’s versatility
Jun 2019
Eat it Up
Get ready for Asheville’s grand new culinary event - CHOW CHOW September 12-15
Apr 2019
New & Notable - May/June 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Apr 2019
Raise a Toast
Savor this tartine recipe from Postero’s Jason Reasoner
Apr 2019
At Your Leisure
Great spots to brunch in Asheville—without the wait
Apr 2019
So Fresh & So Green
Sunny Point Café’s April Moon creates zesty dishes with sorrel
Feb 2019
Egg-cellent Taste
A classic bite gets a modern makeover at Ambrozia Bar & Bistro
Feb 2019
Flights of Fancy
A flight is a great way to try multiple flavors. Beyond the standard beer and liquor offerings, these WNC eateries serve up some extraordinary samplers
Dec 2018
New & Notable - January/February 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Dec 2018
The Brew that We Do
An aficionado shares the scoop on WNC’s ever-growing beer story
Dec 2018
Waste Not, Want Not
Two local organizations fight food waste in WNC