Now we know: The Republican Party and tea party, locally and nationally, have promulgated a draconian agenda of repressive and mean-spirited legislation that must not go unchallenged. Some examples of this agenda include voter ID, overriding Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of HB 854, restricting a woman's right to choose and eliminating numerous programs for the […]
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What’s up with the Xpress Food section?
I have read Mountain Xpress with interest on a regular basis for about two years. I always turn first to the "Letters" and "Food" sections. Considering myself a serious "foodie" as well as a frequent patron of Asheville eateries, I expect to find in your Food column reviews that are selective, discriminating and informative upon […]
You say tomato, area chefs say…
WNC’s chefs have long embraced local produce on their menus. They challenge themselves to come up with innovative seasonal dishes every month through ASAP’s Get Local initiative — which puts the spotlight on a featured local product when at its best in the harvest. And local chefs are often the first shoppers in line when […]
HomeGrown
HomeGrown Restaurant at 371 Merrimon Ave. specializes in local, seasonal, affordable food. Miki Kilpatrick, who owns the restaurant with her husband Greg Kilpatrick, talks about all of the ways that the restaurant uses local tomatoes during peak season. For more information about HomeGrown, visit http://slowfoodrightquick.com. Xpress: What’s your favorite tomato variety? MK: Any homegrown tomato, […]
Neo Cantina
Neo Cantina in the Biltmore Village features Southwestern flavors made with a green sensibility. The restaurant uses local foods, just like its sister restaurant, Neo Burrito. Chef John Redden favors heirloom tomatoes in his recipes, one of which he shares below. For more information, visit http://neocantina.com Xpress: What’s your favorite tomato variety? Redden: Definitely the […]
Do you grow your own?
Calling all tomato-growers! Show off your gorgeous garden goods at the first Homegrown Tomato Contest, Thursday Aug. 25, from 3 until 5 p.m. at The Market Place in downtown Asheville. Bring your tastiest, most exquisite tomato for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to The Market Place, seed collections from local seed company […]
Morning Glory Café
The Morning Glory Café features home-style food with a modern and seasonal twist in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Chef and owner Cookie Hadley has been in the restaurant business since 1987. Here, he waxes poetic about summer tomatoes. For more information, visit http://themorningglorycafe.com Xpress: What’s your favorite tomato variety? Hadley: I love so many. I […]
Xpress Bele Chere Guide inspired me to skip Bele Chere
I have to agree with the letter about your coverage of Bele Chere [”What Happened to Arts and Crafts Coverage,” Aug. 10 Xpress]. I am new to the area, and I thought from the advertising and coverage in your publication that Bele Chere was a drinking party in the streets. So I didn't go. — […]
Something intensely personal about a dagger
“Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears.” Words can build or destroy an empire. William Shakespeare must have been aware of this as he penned a multitude of plays about rulers and their subjects. Shakespeare studied the extant writings of Plutarch and Appian about the death of Julius Caesar for details of the political rift […]
Please leave the tobacco companies out of Bele Chere
I would like to thank Asheville and everyone who was involved for a wonderful Bele Chere. I saw some great bands, hung out with friends and had an overall pleasant time. I was downtown for some business on Friday around 11:30 a.m. and I decided to walk my bike through Bele Chere to see the […]
Local Spin
It's one thing for a musician to be on NPR. But to get a five-minute interview because you started a hilarious Twitter fight with a guy whose voice you lampooned, All Things Considered host Guy Raz? Now that's just genius. Which pretty much sums up local music phenom Jon Reid (aka Jar-e). From dark, blue-eyed […]
The ultimate missing dog story
This is the ultimate missing dog story, with a happy ending! Thursday morning, my girlfriend and I parted ways as she headed to work and I to the gym. I soon realized I left something at her house and went back to get it. When I [arrived], I noticed the gate to the yard was […]
The Profiler
The Suspect: Chubby Checker Born Ernest Evans, the nickname Chubby Checker was originally suggested by Dick Clark’s wife. He began recording in 1960, and he topped the charts with a string of dance hits, the most famous being “The Twist.” He’s dabbled in folk, disco and was even featured on a Run DMC rap song, […]
Stop using the word “stigma” when you mean “ignorance”
I do not entirely discount the following statement from the Aug. 10 Wellness article, “Thy Rod and Thy Staff: “Due to the stigma that still exists concerning mental illness …” I object to the use of the word stigma. Prejudice exists. Ignorance exists. To proclaim a "stigma" is common; to do so disguises prejudices one […]
The Beat: News roundup
There’s more news than what Xpress can fit in print each week: Here are some excerpts from mountainx.com, where you’ll find the full stories. Rally for jobs: Local progressive leaders tout “Contract for the American Dream” About 100 people gathered in Pack Square Aug. 10 to rally for jobs. Inspired by the recently passed national […]
Weekly Picks
Seniors and retirees are invited to learn the intricate art of tying flies on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Materials will be provided at this fly tying class for seniors. Held at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. Info: 456-2030. Country singer Don Williams will come out of retirement to play The […]
Weekly Asheville Disclaimer Page: 08/17/11
• Area man caught with large number of venomous snakes after lack of rodent infestation noticed in trailer
• Local gadfly almost overwhelmed by how big a difference writing letter to editor will probably make
• Blind Pig clandestine supper club arrives in Asheville. Illicit diners are required to be both discreet and pretentious.
• Forestry officials tell ‘Your mama’s sister’ jokes to Bent Creek during controlled burn
• ‘West Asheville Watch’ argument over Facebook profile pic leads to retaliatory arson
• 70-dunebuggy pile-up on interstate causes 60-classic-kit-car crash in motorist’s fantasy
• Series of Catholic Church break-ins baffle police. Among items reported missing: Crackers and booze
RiverFest: Anything that Floats
The Anything that Floats Parade, a contest to test the creativity of water-lovers, kicked off this year’s RiverFest.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Review: Woods play the Grey Eagle
There’s something funny about a New York band coming to Asheville to play songs about mountains and trees and crystal skies. But that’s exactly what happened when Brooklyn-based lo-fi folk rock outfit Woods played here on Aug. 9. With video by Jesse Hamm.
A-B Tech meeting: Officials laud $104 million project to put rural NC on the information highway
The promise of $104 million being spent in rural North Carolina to connect those area with the information highway brought ebullient officials together at A-B Tech.
CORRECTION: Planning and zoning interview choices passed unanimously
Xpress’ Twitter coverage of the Aug. 9 Asheville City Council meeting stated that eight choices for interviewees for the planning and zoning commission passed 6-1, with Mayor Terry Bellamy voting against. This was incorrect, due to confusion caused in the voice vote by a delay in Council member Esther Manheimer casting her vote via phone. The interviewee choices passed unanimously. Xpress regrets this error.