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.

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A Complicated Legacy

Collards dishes were shaped and developed by enslaved Africans in a way that makes them a uniquely American crop.

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The Competitive Edge

A-B Tech chef Instructor Chris Bugher brings a collaborative spirit to his culinary teaching, but he has the heart of a competitor.

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Muscadine Pie

Muscadine pie showcases the first native grape species to be cultivated in North America. This seasonal treat pairs well with vanilla bean ice cream.

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Comfort Food Cookbooks

The turn toward cooler weather brings comfort food back on the menu. Find inspiration with cookbooks recommended by Copper Crown sous chef Erin Cummings.

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A Southern Trinity

The popular folk duo Rising Appalachia grows deeper roots in the Asheville area, embracing local food to nourish the body and soul.

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Deluxe Mix Grill at Mehfil

The Deluxe Mix Grill at Mehfil is a platter of tender meats, cooked in the fiery heat of a tandoor oven and loaded with flavor and seasonings.

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Nesting Instinct

After being named a semifinalist for a James Beard Award, OWL Bakery owner Susannah Gebhart is following up this well-deserved recognition with the opening of a second bakery.