NC Mountains

An Historic Inn, Six Cabins, Two Guys, and their story

Asheville/Candler, NC - An easy fifteen minute drive west of downtown Asheville, grand dame Engadine Inn, of Engadine Inn and Cabins, has presided over...

Intimate conversation over Cocktails and Small Plates at Isa’s Bistro

This was a milestone birthday for me, so the celebration stretched over a few days. My sisters and husband celebrated with me over dinner at...

Sweeten Creek Brewing – Have you been?

Even though the address is 1127 Sweeten Creek Rd, you'll find Sweeten Creek Brewing tucked behind street-front buildings, a short way down what looks like a side street. The...

Koreana, for something different in Arden, NC

Arden - Tired of lunch at the same places time after time? If you find yourself in Arden, NC running errands (Lowes, OfficeMax, World Imports, Best...

That time we ate crickets . . .

Hendersonville - When Nichole and I get together for dinner, it's typically so we can talk about a project we're planning, working on, or wrapping up. This time, we...

Brunch at The Local Joint

Fairview - It's about the food. Okay, the decor is cute with a ketchup/mustard color scheme, and innovative touches like the window shades, but...

Excellent, Authentic Dim Sum (Chinese) in Asheville – FINALLY

Is there good Chinese in Asheville? The answer has always been "No" . . . until now. Two years in the planning,  Red Ginger Dim Sum...

Behind the scenes at Blue Ridge Distilling

Bostic (Golden Valley, NC) - Home of Defiant Whisky, Blue Ridge Distilling does things a little differently. It's a nice drive out to their rural...

Why Postero Must Not Close

Hendersonville - Another year in the books, business partner and friend, Nichole Livengood (Gap Creek Gourmet), and I celebrated over dinner at Postero. I'm a...

Defiant Whisky Founder Featured in New History Series “Billion Dollar Wreck”

BOSTIC, N.C. - Tim Ferris, Founder and President of both Defiant Marine and Defiant Whisky, is featured in the new HISTORY series, “Billion Dollar Wreck.” The...

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Laura, Carolina Epicurean

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