Spice of life: Immigrants chefs shape Asheville’s flavor
Volume
26
/ Issue 31
Cover Design Credit:
Olivia UrbanCover Photography Credit:
Hannah Ramirez
The cuisine of Western North Carolina isn’t strictly limited to Appalachian and Southern fare. The region boasts a wide range of global culinary representation supported by a strong local following. On the cover: Addissae co-owner and chef Neeraj Kebede.
arts
Hola Cultural Center offers as a welcoming space
The Hola Cultural Center is intended to provide a central, physical location where people from all cultures can connect through the arts.Smart Bets: Dan Deacon
The Moogfest veteran plays The Grey Eagle on Feb. 29.Smart Bets: MAR
The Peruvian-born, Asheville-based artist plays an EP release show Feb. 29 at the Tina McGuire Theater.The art of Ishmael is featured at OpenDoors Art Affair fundraiser
OpenDoors celebrates and supports local students through its work, and the goal for this year's fundraiser is $210,000.Podcast series ‘Palimpsest’ releases its third season
"Palimpsest" releases new episodes bi-weekly on Tuesdays.Smart Bets: Progressive jazz in the round
Three Southeastern-based improvisational groups perform Feb. 28 at Fleetwood's.Smart Bets: Shapeshifters
The work of regional artists Joshua Adams and Jiha Moon is currently on display at the Center for Craft.food
Asheville’s immigrant chefs feed the local community
Western North Carolina, which, despite a paucity of ethnic and racial diversity demographically, boasts a wide range of global culinary representation.Small bites: Mother Ocean Seafood Market set to open
On Tuesday, March 3, Mother Ocean Market will host its grand opening. Also: The Whale: A Craft Beer Collective and 12 Bones team up for a leap year beer dinner;…living
Farming on faith: A look at WNC’s truffle-growing underground
Experimentation with cultivation of the prized subterranean fungus began in earnest in WNC nearly 10 years ago with a test orchard in Waynesville. But the handful of local truffles farmers…movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Firestorm hosts the U.S. premiere of a film based on an Asheville writer's book, and the submission period begins for the 2020 Micropolitan Film Festival.news
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A lack of transparency, unusually generous contract terms, potential conflicts of interest and an extended recent absence are among the concerns raised about Gene Freeman, Asheville City Schools’ incoming superintendent,…Newman, local hoteliers split on occupancy tax changes
“The good news — if you’re someone who wants to see the hotel tax law changed — is that all parties seem to be in agreement,” Newman told Xpress. “They…Candidates for N.C. House District 117 — Democratic and Republican
Candidates in the Republican primary for the N.C. House of Representatives District 117 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.Candidates for N.C. Senate District 49 — Democratic
Candidates in the Democratic primary for the N.C. Senate District 49 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.Candidates for N.C. Senate District 48 — Democratic
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Candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.opinion
Letter: Raise property taxes to fight climate change, improve transit
"The Sierra Club supports the proposed 3 cents per $100 property tax increase to fund these badly needed initiatives."Letter: A tribute to Mike Fryar
"Buncombe County owes Mike Fryar a huge thank-you for his service of many years as a county commissioner, who personally led the way to save us millions of dollars by…Letter: Make Asheville great again
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"When we purchase more like 10% of what we collectively eat [in the place] where we live, we will be on our way to building a more sustainable, regenerative and…Letter: Wells will serve county with integrity
"Based on my many experiences collaborating and working with her, I can say without a doubt that Terri is someone we can all trust to sit at the table with…Letter: Vote for Wells to support environment
"Terri’s vision for the Buncombe area states that she will strive to develop accessible greenways and recreational resources for the health and well-being of the individuals who live there."Letter: Nelson has worked to preserve farms, forests and land
"I believe that an important part of keeping that economy strong relies on reasonable and smart land use. Endorsed by the Sierra Club, Nancy Nehls Nelson, Democratic candidate for Buncombe…