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Take the road less traveled to Birchwood Hall

Birchwood Hall is a great destination if you like to drive the back roads like we do. Stop for lunch before exploring Main St shops.

Is Bargello Spinning a Yarn?

The Bargello yarn begins in 17th Century Florence, Italy, when a set of chairs done in a new (then) needlework style were discovered in Bargello Castle.

Girls Day Out: sipping & snacking our way through Grove Arcade’s Restaurant Row

Asheville - Crawling Grove Arcade's Restaurant Row, stopping at patio tables shaded by colorful umbrellas, we caught up over glasses of wine & shared plates.

Boojum Brewing Company – the Boojum is Real!

Waynesville, NC - Where to meet a friend for lunch (or any meal) in Waynesville? How 'bout a spot that's as much restaurant as it is brewery, sporting a killer deck out back and live music venue downstairs?

Discover Asheville’s Luscious Urban Oasis: Liberty House Coffee and Cafe

Asheville - Normally I have a good idea what to expect before checking out a new (to me) spot like Liberty House Coffee & Cafe. This time, close to a blank slate, so surprises were around every corner.

Finding happy in Harvey’s new small plates

Hendersonville - now that they're fully staffed & the Inn's humming along, they're able to focus on the restaurant: menu development, events, & more.

Wine Dinner at a burrito joint?

Beaufort, NC - Dank Burrito Wine Dinner, because honestly, wouldn't you want to know what a wine dinner at a burrito joint would be like?

Rezaz-underrated, but IMO one of Asheville’s best restaurants

We wanted to treat our son to a delicious birthday dinner earlier this week. Considerations included great food, of course, a good wine &...

Not Everest, But Close: Point Lookout Vineyards

Hendersonville - What do two besties who both have a bent for all things culinary and find themselves with a free afternoon? Head to Point Lookout Vineyards, of course!

Summiting the RAD

Something's happening in Asheville's RAD (River Arts District). If you haven't been in a while, it feels like a shift is happening. Artists and others are moving to an area closer to the river.

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Laura, Carolina Epicurean

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Laura

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