
Dining Navigator: Worthy Splurges
Discover the best restaurants in the Asheville area to celebrate a special occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights.

CURRY HEMPEH
A vegan curry hempeh delivers a mix of spicy and sweet, with Dijon mustard and brown sugar, curry powder and orange marmalade.

Wintery Parsnip Carrot Soup
A warm winter soup features parsnips and carrots.

LIFE IS SWEET
To satisfy local appetites for chocolate, three Asheville-area makers offer their own unique takes on one of life’s sweetest indulgences.

ONWARD & UPWARD
Presented by A-B Tech Community College. Farm to Cake Bakery owner Debi Hall started a successful wedding cake business after pursuing a career switch.

WARMING UP TO WHISKEY
Little Jumbo co-owner Chall Gray updates festive drinks from the golden age of cocktails.