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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...

Best Places to Steal a Kiss in Asheville, NC

Innkeepers of the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association have assembled a list of best romantic places. You’ll fall in love with their outdoor hikes, strolls,...

Greenhouse Moto Cafe to open in Mills River

A fun new concept cafe and bar, Greenhouse Moto Cafe, is scheduled to open in 5 weeks at the old Carolina Roses location -...

The 10 Best Bakeries in North Carolina

Have a sweet tooth like me? These 10 Best Bakeries in NC are listed from West to East across the state, but not ranked...

Is Asheville developing an underside?

Last Saturday, we took an out of town visitor into downtown Asheville to see the sights and have dinner. We wanted to show off our town. I...

Lake Lure’s Flowering Bridge

Rather than demolish a decommissioned bridge in 2013, folks in Lake Lure got creative and re-purposed it as a walkable garden spanning the Broad River....

Casual Luxury at The Firehouse Inn

Rutherfordton - What to do with a cool building that once housed the firehouse, city water, and police departments when it's no longer needed? Turn it into a gorgeous Bed...

Biltmore’s Dirty Secrets

Hidden, but visable if you know where to look, you can find the Biltmore Estate's dirty secrets. They're mostly across the river from Antler Hill...

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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.

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