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EAT & DRINK

Quick Bite

Quick Bite
Oct 2013
Punch It Up
The Tobacco Road revives a vintage sip

Oct 2013
Mom Bakes Best
Laurie Lamb cooks up a homegrown potpie business in Marshall

Oct 2013
Tasty Titles
Satisfy an appetite for culinary wisdom with two new reads

Aug 2013
Artistic Flair
Pick your next bottle with an eye on label design
Aug 2013
Foreign Exchange
Tie on an apron for culinary classes with Paris native Ghislaine Mahler
Aug 2013
A True Original
After 40 years, Davis Donut House still delights with classics
Jul 2013
An Old Fashioned Quest
A crew of friends spends an evening in search of the best classic cocktail

Jun 2013
A Cut Above
Woodworker Chris Perryman brings handsome hand-crafted chopping boards and vessels to the table

Jun 2013
A Place of Her Own
At just 18, Chef Michaila Cowles Cosmus welcomes diners to Huckleberry’s in Lake Lure

Apr 2013
Main Street Eats
Weaverville lays out the welcome mat for new restaurants

Apr 2013
Biscuit Bonanza
A Southern staple gets its due at a Knoxville festival

Mar 2013
Spring Whites
Lighten up with a fresh selection of wines for the season

Mar 2013
Coffee Culture
Entrepreneur Joel Friedman builds community in Marshall

Mar 2013
Savory Sojourn
Swan Creek vineyards entice with an herb festival

Jan 2013
Reds with Benefits
Drink in the healthy attributes of a great bottle

Jan 2013
Star Power
Meet a few of Mother Nature’s edible overachievers
Jan 2013
Health On Wheels
Wingbean satisfies wholesome cravings with vegan meal deliveries

Oct 2012
On the Rise
A Hendersonville bakery prepares at-risk youth for career success
Oct 2012
Puppy Love
A new take on stuffing will be your next crush
Oct 2012
’Tis the Season
Sugarcoat the holidays with a classic cookie martini
Oct 2012
The Cake Maven
A local cheesecake baker builds on her passion to create a sweet enterprise
Oct 2012
Toasts With the Most
Bubbly winter sparklers offer five reasons to raise a glass
Oct 2012
Egg ’em On
Stir up the competition for Highlands’ annual eggnog contest
Oct 2012
Triple Crown
Savor smoked, roasted, and sun-dried tomatoes in one hearty soup

Oct 2012
Cool for School
Mother Earth Produce delivers a fund-raising plan for classrooms
Oct 2012
Cocoa Combos
Cozy up with chocolate and wine pairings for the chilly months ahead

Oct 2012
Sweet Dream
A new candy store offers mounds of nostalgic treats

Aug 2012
Earthly Delight
An Asian-inspired portobello dish leads the way to fall

Aug 2012
Recipe for Success
Celebrating 90 years, High Hampton Inn stays true to its roots with a sweet family favorite

Aug 2012
Fare Competition
Local restaurants vie for first prize in the Best Dish contest

Jul 2012
Matcha Maker
Mixologist Josh Bailey calls upon a favored tea for his latest cocktail

Jul 2012
Perfect Pairing
Gourmet meets grocery at The Artisan Market

Jul 2012
Bring the Heat
Okra gets a spicy makeover in a classic Indian dish

Jun 2012
Cue the Smoke
Spruce Pine gets saucy with a barbecue and bluegrass festival

Jun 2012
Special Delivery
A new pimento cheese club brings the snack to your doorstep

Jun 2012
True Blue
Summer is sweeter with a blueberry lemon trifle for two

Jun 2012
Alfresco Affair
Spread a blanket and uncork one of these versatile picnic wines

Jun 2012
Sweet Sensation
Taste a seasonal feast of juicy fruit at the North Carolina Blackberry Festival

Jun 2012
Pea Pleaser
Keep the party fresh with Laurie Bakke's pea and mint dip

Jun 2012
Bye-Bye, Bottle
Say hello to small, portable vintages debunking the box-wine reputation