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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.

Asheville’s Waterbird: Coffee, Cocktails, Community

Coffee Shop by day, Cocktail/Wine Bar by night, it's a place for community to gather, work, and/or relax. It's light, airy, and beautiful inside!

Could a Michelin Star be coming to Charlotte?

Charlotte - Chef Matthew Shepard answered my question about his goals and where he saw himself in the future without hesitation. "Michelin is in...

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.

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...

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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