Mike McCarty, chef and owner of The Lobster Trap, chats with Xpress in the newest edition of “Fresh Dish.”
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What’s new in food: Couple trade corporate life for kimchi
An Asheville couple leave their corporate jobs to make kimchi; a new coffee and baked goods purveyor opens in Black Mountain, Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food gets extended hours and location, and more.
Around town: Driving tour of a ‘lost’ community
A historic driving tour of the North Fork Valley; Poet and playwright Barbie Angell performs at the LaZoom Room; “Sordid Lives” at Hendersonville Theatre; and more.
What’s new in food: Exploring Latin American and Appalachian foodways
UNCA hosts its fourth lecture in a culinary series; pop-ups for cheese at a cidery and bread at a flour mill; Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. partners with local music venues on nonalcoholic sodas; and more.
What’s new in food: Culinary celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day
Where to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with food; a pop-up at Stay Glazed Donuts; the AVL Food Series kicks off; and more.
Around town: New mural encourages residents to ‘take a deep breath’
The Booth Fairy Project’s new mural in West Asheville; a bluegrass swing band debuts; a Zoom program on the historic rumbling mountains of Hickory Nut Gorge; and more.
Around town: Shakedown Sunday bids goodnight one last time
Shakedown Sunday comes to a close after five years; the ninth annual celebration of Zelda Fitzgerald; a three-month exhibition on an artist’s 30 years of linoleum prints; and more.
What’s new in food: Wings and more along the Ecusta Trail
Horse Shoe restaurant expands, offering over 25 house-made wing flavors; a dinner collaboration in West Asheville; a bake shop closes in Fairview and more.
Fresh Dish: Steven Goff on comfort food and gas-station charcuterie
Xpress catches up with Steven Goff to discuss gas-station charcuterie, radishes and great food destinations outside of Western North Carolina.
Around town: The Odd Doll Exhibit
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
Around town: Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns for 32nd year
Christmas Jam returns for its 32nd year. Plus, SART offers “pay-what-you-wish” tickets for its annual Christmas revue; 250 nativity sets on display; and more.
Around town: Artsville Collective goes virtual
An Asheville arts collective launches a virtual gallery. Plus, a rock-and-roll exhibition returns for round two; UNCA’s art sale; and more.
A lifelong resident’s passion for preserving Bascom Lamar Lunsford’s legacy
“What I’m doing is preserving this important piece of Western North Carolina regional history,” says Whitney Ponder, who purchased a property previously owned by Bascom Lamar Lunsford. “This man did so much for traditional Appalachian music here and throughout the whole region.”
What’s new in food: Beradu opens in Black Mountain
A new market and restaurant in Black Mountain. Plus, local breweries collaborate to aid Maui wildfire relief; ice cream yule logs; and more.
Professional and amateur chefs share their Thanksgiving Day go-to recipes
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Xpress reached out to local residents — both professional and amateur chefs — for their favorite recipes and the stories behind them.
Anne Chesky on the opening of the Asheville Museum of History
“We are a space people can contemplate how our history affects our lives today,” says Anne Chesky, executive director of the Asheville Museum of History.
What’s new in food: A Southern eatery opens in North Asheville
Deep South Kitchen opens on Merrimon Ave. Plus, Warren Wilson’s Farm School General Store; Brevard gets a cannabis cafe; and more.
Around town: A psychedelic circus comes to town
A local rock band’s musical circus at Asheville Music Hall. Plus, Asheville’s annual holiday parade; a new album from Blue Ridge Music Trails; and more.
Veterans for Peace – WNC celebrates Armistice Day 2023
Press release from Veterans for Peace:
Around town: Art in the Heart wraps up in Pack Square Plaza
The final installation of Art in the Heart. Plus, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial; the second annual Write Local, Read Local Author Fair; and more.
What’s new in food: Local goods and takeout market opens on Patton Avenue
The Market at Sage and Spice opens in West Asheville. Plus, Saluda’s Purple Onion celebrates 25 years; Asheville updates outdoor dining program; and more.
