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Soprana rooftop restaurant, featuring a bar with maroon tile and wooden slats above.
Food
6 stellar specials at Asheville Restaurant Week 2026
Support local restaurants during two weeks of good eats.
January 08, 2026 03:06 PM
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Grace Powers
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Culture
23 interesting facts about Asheville
How well do you know Asheville? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
September 1, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Food
The latest data on nonalcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Asheville
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of nonalcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Asheville.
August 31, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Pecan tree in Magnolia Park
Travel and Outdoors
Dig into the revamped Asheville Edibles Map
Scour the city for fresh berries, nuts, veggies, and more with the help of this community-sourced map.
August 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
Sign outside of Chow Chow Festival
Festivals
Satisfy your hunger for cuisine and community at this year’s Chow Chow Festival
Explore the intersection of Southern Appalachian food in culture, tradition, and history.
August 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Food
Botiwalla is open for business
Chef Meherwan Irani is serving up something new in West Asheville.
August 29, 2023
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Molly Wilson
AVL Zwanze International Beer Day
Festivals
The Whale’s upcoming festival is Kind of a Big Dill
Join in on the fun at this pickle-centric party.
August 28, 2023
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Grace Powers
painted bolete mushrooms on a foraging tour in Asheville
Travel and Outdoors
Putting foraged food on the table
With the help of some local experts, there’s a culinary world waiting just outside your door.
August 23, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Laughing Seed Cafe’s recipe for Mixed Mushroom Shawarma
An earthier take on a classic dish, this recipe will easily become a go-to meal.
August 23, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Breaking new ground with the Utopian Seed Project
The nonprofit is digging deep to support regional agrobiodiversity and crop resilience.
August 11, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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