Feasts and family: What Asheville chefs bring to the table
Volume
23
/ Issue 18
Cover Design Credit:
Norn CutsonCover Photography Credit:
Cindy Kunst
From the conventional to the unexpected, Asheville’s creative chefs each have their own favorite traditions that make the Thanksgiving holiday special. This year, several local food professionals bring their recipes and stories to the table to share.
arts
The artful life of Lady D’Arbanville
Through her art, actress, muse and model Patti D’Arbanville tells many stories. She can often be found honing her craft at Tryon Arts and Crafts School; she’s now a resident…Shane Parish records interpretations of Appalachian folk songs
“Originally the theme was death and judgement,” says Parish of the album that would become Undertaker Please Drive Slow. He’ll release it with a show at The Grey Eagle on…Smart bets: Holiday Gingerbread
Author and illustrator Jan Brett will give a reading and sign copies of the book at Vance Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 30.Travers Brothership celebrates its debut album release
The group — named No. 1 Alternative Band in WNC by Xpress readers this year — has scheduled a hometown show at the Salvage Station on Saturday, Nov. 26, to…Big Boi Fly Fashion Show debuts at New Mountain
The runway production will showcase urban and casualwear in men’s sizes 3x to 10x.Smart bets: The Kruger Brothers
They recently performed the debut of "Roan Mountain Suite," their latest commission, in Bristol, Tenn. The trio return to Isis Music Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday and Saturday, Nov.…Smart bets: FRITZgiving
Other local acts like DJ Marley Carroll and Hustle Souls join the bill for FRITZgiving at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 25Smart bets: TRiG
TRiG returns for his second show at The Orange Peel with fellow local artists Trip Gang, Deelayne, Leequan, Lazz and YPC Darius on Friday, Nov. 25.Conscious party: Support for Standing Rock
For supporters of the Standing Rock movement, there are multiple ways to get involved without leaving Asheville.food
Asheville chef’s new cookbook honors the flavors of Appalachia
With her new cookbook, Appalachian Appetite, local chef and author Susi Gott Séguret explores Appalachian cuisine with a focus on the people and music of Madison County.Talking turkey: Asheville chefs reveal their own Thanksgiving dishes and memories
From dry-cured turkey to vegan mac and cheese to Caribbean coconut rum drinks, some of Asheville's most creative chefs talk about favorite Thanksgiving foods that range from the classic to…Calypso brings island food to the former Lex 18 space
The historic downtown space will shift from dinner theater and vintage decor to Caribbean food and and island theme.Small bites: Smoothie King comes to Asheville
Derek Bullard was a fan of Smoothie King long before he became a franchisee. As the former owner of a healthcare company that assisted children and adolescents with mental health…living
Local practitioners provide cupping therapy for healing clients
Traditional Chinese medicine uses cupping as a conjoint modality with acupuncture. Now massage therapists are using the technique and creating alternative, safer methods of using cups for healing.news
Not fade away: Ghost signs haunt downtown Asheville
The Halloween candy is probably gone. Rot has set in on the jack-o’-lanterns. The ghosts, goblins and other graveyard lawn decor have been broken down, boxed up and put to…Mills River inches closer to extreme drought conditions
As a very dry fall moves toward winter, municipalities, officials, scientists, farmers and citizens all ponder the deepening effects of the drought in Western North Carolina.opinion
Letter writer: Vegan cheese is not just for vegans
"However, I have gotten some funny looks when I order the mighty meaty pizza with vegan cheese."Letter writer: Let’s start conserving water now
"If we all do our part, it could make a big difference. ... I'd also like to invite other readers to share their ideas and ways to conserve water."Letter writer: Dissent is patriotic
"And I will not apologize for protesting, because the ability to dissent, the First Amendment's guarantee of the right to speak out against the government, is what makes America great."Local nonprofits playing key roles in devastated Haiti
“I am hoping the grassroots connection between Asheville and Haiti, and helping spread and share the love, will become Asheville’s best export,” says Ashleigh Stoia, Consider Haiti’s public relations representative.…Letter writer: Starvation wages pass on costs to us all
"A business that does not pay a living wage is simply ignoring part of the true costs of its operations and leaving the rest of us to pick up the…Line of reasoning