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Asheville’s latest AUXymoron

"Easygoing edgy" is how I think about AUX Bar, Asheville's latest food & drink joint. Why? Because in my head that oxymoron goes to the heart of Aux Bar and its ownership.

Henderson County Career Academy ProStart teacher named 2018 Educator of Excellence

North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation, recently awarded Christine Mukosiej of Henderson County Career Academy in Flat Rock, NC.

Catawba Brewing Releases Small Batch ESB

Asheville - Catawba Brewing (http://catawbabrewing.com/) is now pouring a Small Batch ESB (5.1 percent ABV). This traditional English-style pub ale is brewed with Maris...

New Coffee Shop opened by Pisgah Roasters

Pisgah Coffee Roasters pretty much went all out at their new coffee shop Grand Opening this past Friday. Take a peek inside the new shop and read a bit about their family history in the coffee business.

Hungry Ghost, Thirsty Ghost, Blue Ghost Brewing Co

Grab a brew, some food from the food trailer (The Hungry Ghost), and come on over and hang out with your buddies for a while.

Find your Passion for Pinot at Season’s

Flat Rock - Last week my husband and I were lucky enough to attend the Season's at Highland Lake (http://hlinn.com/seasons) Passion for Pinot Wine Dinner. I...

A fresh look at Rezaz

Asheville (Biltmore Village) - Considering all the new, sparkly openings in Asheville, it seems like Rezaz (http://rezaz.com/) - beloved by locals - has been...

Ivory Road Cafe and Kitchen of Arden to begin Dinner Service

Arden - Beginning April 4, 2018, Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen  (https://ivoryroadavl.com/) of Arden began serving dinner three nights per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and...

When a rectangle becomes a heart: Appalachian Coffee Company

Hendersonville/Laurel Park -  Laurel Park has a hit on its hands with Appalachian Coffee Company (https://www.appalachiancoffeecompany.com/)! It's in an unassuming roadside building that's been...

Sunday Brunch at 1898 Waverly Inn: “puts you in a good temper”

Hendersonville - Only three years before the 1898 Waverly Inn  (https://www.waverlyinn.com ) was built in Hendersonville, the word "Brunch", a portmanteau, was coined in Britain to...

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