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Travel and Outdoors
‘Tis the apple-picking season in Asheville
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, local apples taste better when they’re picked fresh.
August 26, 2025 12:30 PM
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Molly Wilson
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Food
An inside look at Fitz and the Wolfe, a new downtown bar and music venue
Here’s a sneak preview of the downtown bar, opening on Battery Park Ave. on Saturday, May 31.
May 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Play
40+ spots to grab a drink after work in Asheville
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Asheville.
May 15, 2025
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Food
Viral food critic Keith Lee is heading to Asheville
The TikTok-famous restaurant reviewer is making a stop in Asheville on a tour of the Carolinas — what hidden gems would you send him to?
May 12, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
See what’s brewing during Asheville Beer Week
Here are a handful of happenings on tap for the 14th annual Asheville Beer Week.
May 9, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Two new pho restaurants opening in Asheville
Asheville is serving up big broth energy.
May 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” is coming to Asheville
Tickets are on sale now for the event led by James Beard Award Nominee Ashleigh Shanti of Good Hot Fish in collaboration with William Dissen from The Market Place.
May 7, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Food
Where to find the viral Dubai chocolate trend in Asheville
You don’t have to hop on a plane to satisfy your sweet tooth — here’s where to try the internet-famous Dubai chocolate in the Land of the Sky.
April 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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30+ dog-friendly places in Asheville
Explore these local dog-friendly businesses — everything from breweries and restaurants to where to stay the night.
April 29, 2025
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STAFF
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Food
Watch Ashleigh Shanti compete in the Food Network’s “24 in 24"
The acclaimed chef and owner of Good Hot Fish will take on 23 other chefs in a heated 24-hour battle — here’s how to watch.
April 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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The AVL Unpaved project rolls forward
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Fifth Quarter Kitchenware is here to inspire your next meal, giving you the right chef-tested tools to get cooking.
July 31, 2025
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From roasters and tastings to where to find nitro cold brew.
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