Bring the heat: Homegrown restaurants spice up new hotels
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Cover Design Credit:
Olivia UrbanCover Photography Credit:
Johnny Autry
Luxury hotel restaurants in many metropolitan tourist destinations bank on high-profile celebrity chefs. But Asheville’s newest upscale hotels are taking a completely different approach. On the cover: Benne on Eagle chef de cuisine Ashleigh Shanti with chef- owner John Fleer.
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Smart Bets: The Devil Makes Three
The Americana/bluegrass group swings by The Orange Peel on Jan. 26.BMCM+AC opens an exhibition spotlighting women artists
The show is set to open on Friday, Jan. 24. A wide array of accompanying programs, from music and spoken word to workshops and film screenings, run through April 25.Smart Bets: CRAFT: Authors in Conversation
Denise Kiernan discusses the craft of writing with fellow author Ada Calhoun on Jan. 26 at Little Jumbo.Cynn Chadwick’s new book explores the secret choices of women
“[There are] so many things that women couldn’t or can’t do on the up-and-up, so things have to be done below the surface,” the author explains. "I wanted to tell…Smart Bets: Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
The acclaimed steel pannist plays Asheville Music Hall on Jan. 25 — his first local show since moving to New York City.Smart Bets: REDIRECT
Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville's group exhibition opens Jan. 24 at Revolve’s RAMP Gallery.Tarah Singh talks about personal paintings and global design initiatives
Of the exhibition #HUMAN, Singh notes, “This is probably the only time in my life I’ve created political or social [commentary] pieces. If you look back at my work, it’s…food
Beer Scout: Leah Rainis taps diverse skills as new Asheville Brewers Alliance executive director
The new ABA executive director discusses her path to the position and her goals for the organization.New Asheville hotels tap local talent to raise the bar for on-site dining
Luxury hotels in many metropolitan tourist destinations are known for restaurant concepts that bank on high-profile celebrity chefs. But Asheville hotels, while pushing the parameters of standard hotel dining, are…Small bites: Asheville Restaurant Week returns
Asheville Restaurant Week returns with over 30 participating eateries offering special deals. Also: Bold Rock Hard Cider partners with À La Mode Macaron for a food and drink pairing; tickets…living
Jewish Farmer Network cultivates ancient agricultural wisdom
Despite WNC’s history of agricultural knowledge and abundance, the legacy of Jewish farming — and its deep wisdom surrounding food security, land ownership and community building — has remained shrouded in…news
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ASHEVILLE, N.C.Asheville Archives: Residents lament the state of city sidewalks, 1889
In 1889, tempers flared as residents challenged Asheville's Board of Aldermen over the poor conditions of the city's sidewalks.Multiple Choice?
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Unusual virus pattern shapes early flu season in WNC
This year's flu season seems to be peaking early, with widespread infection but lower rates of hospitalization and death than in some years. It's too soon to say, however, whether…News in brief: Police chief, HCA monitor announces community meetings
Jones previously worked as the emergency services director in Anderson County, S.C., for almost 12 years and replaces outgoing Emergency Services Director Jerry VeHaun, who announced his retirement in December…Residents, businesses brace for Haywood Street construction
Most downtown visitors and business folk see the need to fix crumbling sidewalks and improve other infrastructure on and around Haywood Street. But as the project to renovate the area…Asheville transit needs run $500K over budget
Jessica Morriss, Asheville’s assistant director of transportation, explained that the higher costs were primarily driven by federally mandated door-to-door paratransit service for residents with disabilities. The remaining transit budget gap,…opinion
Letter: Remillard promises to put community interests first
"We need a representative in Raleigh who will restore honor and integrity to the General Assembly and who will work in a bipartisan way to build a stronger North Carolina…Letter: Sloan has courage, skills to help Buncombe
"Parker shares my personal investment in Buncombe’s children. Smart kids don’t close achievement gaps; policy does."Letter: Thumbs down on mocking corrupt county officials
"While it is true that the recent Wanda Greene et al. scandal was a gross example of greed and entitlement gone wild, I was very disappointed that your editors thought…Letter: Wells offers a wise, thoughtful perspective
"Terri is a good listener who is passionate about improving the quality of life for all the residents of our county, those living in our urban areas as well as…Letter: Help get Sams on ballot for District 11
"Her programs prioritize wise strategies for medical pain intervention, a much-needed strategy for curbing if not ending opioid and other rampant addictions."Letter: Asheville’s progressive addiction is growing old
"It’s revealing that Asheville’s progressive community literally cringes at diversity of thought exposures found in conservative thinking."