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2025 Live Local Gift Guide
The Asheville area is home to dozens of beautiful stores and galleries that are locally owned and independently operated.

Shopping Our Way Back
What a scoop of ice cream tells us about the power of buying local.

Fresh Strawberry Dressing on Salad Greens
Strawberries and salad greens are among the first things to appear at local tailgate markets, and this easy dish lets both of them shine.

AB Tech Profile: Josh Waters
A-B Tech graduate Josh Waters embraces opportunities and exceeds expectations—a pattern that has come to define his swift rise to success.

On The Menu at Old Europe
The Black Forest Cake from Old Europe is a storied German dessert, offering a symphony of textures and flavors.

Sweet Potato Pavé
Our Sweet Potato Pavé offers a buttery, crunchy exterior and slightly sweet interior that plays beautifully off the salty caviar on top.

Q&A: Jael Skeffington, Jess Reiser and Katie Button
A collaborative trio, the co-owners of three of Asheville’s most iconic businesses, represent the city’s spirit and resilience after Helene.

Live Local 2025 Calendar
From January to December, here's our year-round guide to living locally in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Brewery Updates
Check this page for the status of the region's breweries.

Restaurant Updates
Check this page for the operating status of regional restaurants. Updated weekly.

AB Tech Profile: Sara Monson
A-B Tech graduate Sara Monson oversees the culinary program at Asheville High School, the most popular career-training courses at the school.

Young Diners Taste the World
The restaurants of Western North Carolina present an easy way to expose children to the world, its inhabitants and their customs.

Family Dining Guide
Families are increasingly turning to top-notch restaurants that cater to both adults and children for their dining-out adventures.

Sweet Potato Zuppa
The Sweet Potato Zuppa, topped with fragrant gooey cheese and fresh basil, is a country-style dish you might find in a Mediterranean café.

Learning to Chill
The wellness trend known as "contrast therapy" has become popular in Western North Carolina, blending hot saunas with cold-plunge baths.

Ramen and Wine Pairing
This summer ramen bowl takes 30 minutes and uses fresh veggies from the garden. Pair it with the Grüner Veltliner from Marked Tree Vineyard.

Market Mania
Explore Asheville’s Asian markets, which offer a variety of ingredients, everyday items and specialty items you won’t find elsewhere in town.
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