Perhaps instead of “Paris of the South,” we should consider “Napa Valley of the east coast.” With our growing reputation for wines, local-spirit cocktails, bean-to-bar and handcrafted chocolates, an exploding brewery scene and world-class dining options, it wouldn’t be completely inaccurate. In celebrate of our area’s edible bounty, the Asheville Wine and Food Festival is […]
How green is Wingbean, Asheville's newest vegan bulk-meal delivery service? “We're the real deal, as far as environmentalism and veganism,"says Scott Myers, co-owner with partner, Pamela Lalik. The self-described "ethical vegetarian" duo deliver their bulk animal-product-free comfort food, packaged in biodegradable disposables, in biodiesel-powered vehicles. Here's how the service works: A single order costs $70 […]
They don't call this city "foodtopia" for nothing. In Asheville, carnivores and vegetarians break (locally baked) bread together and inter-dietary couples abound. And sometimes, when it comes to matters of the heart intermingling with contrary dietary beliefs, things get interesting. Tim and Taryn Jackson are one such couple that has had to adapt to the […]
