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HEALING HEAT
David Rosenthal, owner of Pure Fire Foods shares his love for what he does; “Everything we do is about energy frequency and vibration, It was never about scooping it from a barrel, putting it in a bottle, and putting it on the shelf. It’s really coming from a good place.”

THE FLAVORS OF 50 MILES
The nourishment local food provides isn’t limited to calories and vitamins alone. Sourcing locally feeds us through relationships, the feeling of belonging that comes from supporting the region’s economy, and a deepening appreciation for the seasons and landscapes of the mountains.

THE COOL CUTS
Chop Shop a local favorite of Asheville, a whole animal butchery where all useable parts of the animal are used, offers customers opportunities to explore and experiment delicious new ways to prepare and enjoy less common parts of the animal.

WINTER-WONDER
“Getting high-quality local produce, dairy, and sustainable proteins that are delicious and can stand alone allows me to not have to over-manipulate the ingredients and just present simple and elegant food with small twists.” Austin Inselmann

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.

Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart
A mushroom and goat cheese tart uses Carolina Ground wheat flour and local goat cheese from either Spinning Spider Creamery or Three Graces Dairy.

Chow Chow
It was a jar of homemade chow chow that first showed me just how connected to loved ones I remain despite our physical distance.

Allergy-Friendly Sweet Potato Casserole
An allergy-friendly sweet potato casserole uses almond milk, flax eggs, and gluten-free flour.

ON THE HORIZON
Celebrated local chef Silver Cousler is planning a new restaurant to display the flavors of the Philippines.

Dining Navigator: Global Flavors
From Indian to Spanish, and many other cuisines in between, check out local restaurants that are delivering the flavors of the world.

Dining Navigator: Breakfast & Brunch
Start your day with some of the best breakfast and brunch restaurants around Asheville!

THE PERFECT MIX
It was a jar of homemade chow chow that first showed me just how connected to loved ones I remain despite our physical distance.

CONNECTING AMID CHAOS
When the pandemic shut down taprooms throughout North Carolina, cutting off a major source of revenue for brewers in the region, beer makers had to be just as resourceful as their compatriots in the restaurant industry to stay alive.

TOGETHER AT THE TABLE
“If tourists or foodies in Asheville don’t experience proximity to food injustice, then it’s easy to forget that it exists.”
—Janice Brewer
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