The local culinary competition scene has seen significant changes over the years as organizers embrace new approaches and strive to increase inclusivity.
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The local culinary competition scene has seen significant changes over the years as organizers embrace new approaches and strive to increase inclusivity.
Sand Hill Kitchen nabbed its first grand prize from the panel of judges, while the Rankin Vault regained people’s choice honors after losing the crown in 2017.
Diana Wortham Theatre hosts the red carpet affair on Wednesday, April 13.
Burgers are big in WNC. Event organizers estimate that more than 1,000 people turned out for Sunday’s WNC Battle of the Burger in the River Arts District.
Ben Lovett has a habit of going big. From his free record release at The Grey Eagle last year to the epic Ghost of Old Highways project, the rocker/composer/producer/multi-iinstrumentalist has a penchant for flare. Last week, Xpress dropped by the Masonic Temple to check out the set of his latest video, “Black Curtain.” (Photo by Bill Rhodes)