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Haywood Common: Uncommonly Cool in West Asheville

Quick one this time to let you know about a sweet spot in West Asheville. Haywood Common has been around for a while, but...

Eating and Drinking my way across NE NC

Eating and Drinking my way across NE NC, talking to farmers, fishermen/women, producers, processors, and the eateries that benefit from their hard work.

When locals kickstart a city’s revival with new restaurants & brewery

Asheboro's revival at the hands of locals seems to have started in 2013 when two new businesses opened. A second local-owned restaurant followed in 2015.

The Asbury – Defining “Modern Southern” Cuisine

Staying at the historic Dunhill Hotel is always a special treat. Their location is perfect for exploring downtown Charlotte.

Harvey’s at The Henderson Inn

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 - 9pm, Harvey's at The Henderson Inn has a small plate menu. Go for an early supper before going to the Playhouse.

Photolog: Is the Cambria Hotel and restaurant, Hemingway’s Cuba, for you?

Antonio O. “Tony” Fraga, Sr., President and founder of FIRC Group host the Grand Opening event for the Cambria Hotel Ashevilles.

Rustic Grape Wine Bar: respite from the madness

Visiting or working in Asheville, when you need a break there's a sweet little spot tucked away on a corner one block off Biltmore Ave. 

Casual Dinner at Bone and Broth

The kind of place you'd expect to find in an out of the way Boston neighborhood. A place the locals go for a drink or easy meal. Easy, but good.

“Vivian” – Say it out loud. Feel it. Go. Savor.

Asheville - Here's where it gets really interesting. Leah ordered Nordic Deviled Eggs ($8). Why is that interesting? Because it's the first time I've seen "Nordic" on an Asheville menu.

Dinner at Chimney Rock Gem, The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant

Since my re-introduction to The Esmeralda during Hendersonville Restaurant Week this past March, I've been wanting to go for a meal. I was hoping the weather would be nice enough for dining al fresco on their wonderful deck.

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Laura, Carolina Epicurean

Thanks for visiting Carolina Epicurean! This is where I share my passion for travel and exploring everything that is the Carolina culinary scene and beyond.

Laura

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