NC Mountains
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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...
NC Mountains
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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,...
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