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Culture
Celebrate Lunar New Year with dim sum brunch
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4 reasons to dine at this downtown institution
The Lobster Trap is celebrating 20 years of serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Western North Carolina.
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Asheville-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Asheville nod there — these craft beers found around Beer City, USA take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Asheville, NC.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Asheville, NC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Asheville, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Restaurants
Ashleigh Shanti’s Good Hot Fish opens on Asheville’s South Slope
The wait is over — the highly anticipated fish fry spot made its surprise debut this past Saturday.
January 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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The Radical Hotel (with 3 new food/bev destinations) to open October 2023 in River Arts District
The first hotel to open in the River Arts District, The Radical Hotel brings with it 3 food + beverage destinations, led by Asheville’s own (and James Beard-nominated) chef Jacob Sessoms.
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Cheers to 15 years of Highland Brewing’s Clawhammer Oktoberfest
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What’s new and coming soon to Asheville
As Asheville continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 8, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Culture
Honoring Black History Month in Asheville
Celebrate the community through talks and storytelling, education and art, all month long.
February 5, 2026
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Molly Wilson
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Where to hit the slopes near Asheville this winter
Winter is coming — and so are winter sports.
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