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Celebration: Baba Nahm
Brian and Laura Smith of Baba Nahm reopened their Middle Eastern eatery earlier this year, in a beautiful new downtown cafe, after Helene.

Q&A Funny Girl
Local comic Cayla Clark takes lovable potshots - often directed at beloved eateries and bars - at the the city she loves and calls home.

SIPPING SMARTS
Wine courses by Asheville's MWWine School empower students to explore wine pairings with food and build confidence in their choices.

Neat and Green
Oak & Grist Distillery is a certified carbon-neutral operation and has become a local leader in environmental stewardship.

Nature’s Remedy
Forest bathing fans say that spending time in the forest, and away from technology, helps to cultivate a deep sense of relaxation.

The Conscious Catch
Chef Mike McCarty has a unique appreciation for the role chefs and restaurant owners can play to ensure sustainable food supplies.

Perspective: A Force of Nature
A Q&A with RiverLink Executive Director Lisa Raleigh explores the relationship that residents in WNC have with regional rivers.

The Prized Pretzel
The Bavarian pretzel is a signature staple at Oktoberfest and Asheville-based Blunt Pretzels delivers the traditional recipe.

Rind on Time
A guide to find the perfect watermelon and then, once it’s picked, to relish every part of it - the fruit, juice, rind, and seeds.

The World in Your Kitchen
Prepare your favorite globally inspired cuisine using homegrown ingredients.

Farmers Markets Guide 2025
Check out our list of farmers markets taking place in Asheville and surrounding towns in Buncombe and Henderson Counties.

Road to Rebuilding
How one local champion of the “buy local” food movement bounces back after suffering major damage in Hurricane Helene.

The Pre-Game Show
Asheville's bars and lounges are rolling out special offerings for their pre- and post-dinner guests seeking aperitifs and digestifs.

Mexican-Style Corn With Creole Aioli
Add a bit of flavor to your backyard BBQ with this recipe for Mexican-style corn with a Creole aioli, garnished with green onion and lime.

What’s In A Name
As you eat and drink your way through Asheville, a well-known culinary destination, look for the names of these local producers on your menus.

Good Vibes
Wellness entrepreneur Laura McCann is on a mission to make Asheville a national hub for learning more about auras and aromatherapy.

A Marked Tree Shows the Way
Marked Tree Vineyard is a relative newcomer to the small community of WNC wineries, but it has enjoyed a swift rise in popularity.
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