Asheville, NC is a true foodie town! From traditional Southern fare to authentic world cuisine, we have tons more local restaurants than many cities our size. Plus, the prominence of our local farms means farm-to-table cuisine makes it easy to eat local, whatever meal you choose. The great thing about dining in Asheville is that…
They say most people live one life, but authors live as many as they can invent. Local historian Bruce Johnson has pared back the lives (imagined and of legend) of three infamous authors of Asheville’s Gilded Age in his new book, Tom, Scott, and Zelda: Following In Their Footsteps. What he has revealed are the…
Grief is a powerful force. The loss of a loved one can tear families apart … or in some cases, it can bring unexpected people together for life. Heather Bell Adams’ 2017 debut novel, Maranatha Road, dives deeply into the inextricable pairing of loss and love. When Sadie Caswell’s son dies shortly before his wedding,…
Asheville, NC is a city filled with interesting characters, vistas, murals, and locales. Whether you’re visiting for the first time this weekend or you’ve lived here all your life, there is always something new to see and experience. While you’re out and about in town, we encourage you to stare into your phone as little…
It’s the last weekend of your single life, and you’ve chosen to celebrate in Asheville, NC. Good choice! As a multiple winner of Beer City, USA, Asheville is a great place to find a cold craft brew, refreshing glass of wine, or one-of-a-kind cocktail. In fact, you can find a quality drink menu at the…
My memories of Vincent’s Ear, a one-time oasis for the Asheville baroque scene, come from the ‘90s and early 2000s. I remember hipsters, punk rockers, literary wannabes, musicians, and people just hanging out, talking music, and drinking Pabst. During those years, Asheville was abuzz with electricity. There was widespread belief in this little mountain town—that…
Call me Asheville. Or, call me Ishmael. I’m not picky. If you’re in the mood to obtain your literary sea legs while in town, get in your dinghy and paddle as quickly as you can to The Whale, 507 Haywood Road in West Asheville. This bar is a cozy little nook festooned with nautical ornaments…
Not all bachelorette parties feature helicopter tours complete with Dom Perignon. Most bachelorettes celebrate the last days of their single life on terra firma. For them, making memories is about enjoying the warm mountain sunshine, not making it rain. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck. Our newest blog series features all sorts of…
For a long time, I thought Rock ‘n’ Roll was over; its time had come and gone. Of course, I was heartbroken. What could I do? But then Dave Grohl came along and continues to remind me I was wrong. Grohl now knows Asheville is a great town for music following his appearance at Warren…