Category Archives: Dining

elizabeth

Personal Chefs Bring a Variety of Cuisines to Your Own Kitchen in Asheville

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Feb
11

by Sandy McLeod   Do you enjoy cooking, but not all the time? For many, one way of truly relaxing while on a vacation is NOT to cook at all. Asheville is known for its culinary talent.  But you can … Continue reading →

elizabeth

Small Plate Crawl in Asheville – Tempting the Palate

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Jan
30

by Sandy McLeod Asheville restaurants have received some well-deserved recognition. There is an air of excitement about the Southern mountain town with a reputation for fine cuisine – and for good reason. Asheville recently received the official title as a … Continue reading →

elizabeth

Asheville Restaurant Week Offers Diners Prix Fixe Menus of Culinary Delights

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Jan
23

by Sandy McLeod Get ready for some delicious, locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine during the first ever Restaurant Week in Asheville, N.C. from February 1-7, 2013, with fixed price menus provided for lunch and dinner at participating restaurants.  This event is … Continue reading →

elizabeth

A Charles Dickens Christmas in Asheville at Biltmore Village

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Nov
28

By Sandy McLeod Evoking the style, atmosphere, décor and cuisine of Christmas past has been a tradition in Biltmore Village for 24 years now.  Charles Dickens, the late 19th and Early 20th Century Victorian writer, wrote the famous book, A … Continue reading →

elizabeth

Asheville is Voted Beer City USA for the Fourth Year in a Row

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May
17

by Sandy McLeod Asheville, North Carolina is home to some of the best microbreweries in the U.S. The city won the online Beer City USA poll, run by home brew king Charlie Papazian, for the fourth year in a row.  … Continue reading →

elizabeth

Huffington Post Article Cites Asheville as America’s Greenest Dining Destination

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May
9

by Sandy McLeod Shortly before Earth Day in April,Huffington Post writer Jeff Biggers wrote a piece focused on Asheville, NC as a Green Dining Destination.  Biggers’ observations about Asheville are of interest to communities that wish to emulate this model.  … Continue reading →

elizabeth

Quirky Snack Stops for Weekend Getaways in Asheville

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Mar
22

by Sandy McLeod Many people visit Asheville because of its uniqueness. The downtown area is mainly composed of small, independent stores, restaurants, bars and galleries that cater to the individual looking for something different. Maybe you’re into handmade clothing, or … Continue reading →

jneal

Award Winning Carolina Cuisine

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Dec
21

While you enjoy your visit at Willow winds, many wonderful restaurants are just a short drive away. Recently, named one of the Top Ten Food and Wine Destinations in the US by TripAdvisor.com, Asheville offers many options– from vegan fare … Continue reading →