Features

Know your food…and the people who bring it to you. Stay up to date on seasonal dining trends and keep tabs on award-winning restaurants and beer makers.

Archive, Features, Winter 2021

THE FLAVORS OF 50 MILES IN WINTER

Discover opportunities to eat local in Western North Carolina during the winter.

Archive, Features, Winter 2021

PERFECTION IN IMPERFECTION

I think any good potter is careful in how to present food on the plate. Space is probably one of the most important things for any art. Food—how to arrange it on your plate—shows artistry.

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SOMETHING TO SAY

Whatever it is, and whatever it looks like, a statement piece can add a touch of refinement or even edgy vibes to your home.

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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.”

Archive, Features, Winter 2021

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.

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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.

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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