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AVLtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 26, 2025 10:11 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
New and coming-soon restaurants + bars in Asheville
Dining in Asheville is always a fresh experience with new restaurants + bars popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 20, 2025
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Food
Vegan and vegetarian spots around Asheville
These vegan and vegetarian meals are what dreams are made of.
October 10, 2025
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Arts
Welcome Marquee back to the RAD during its grand opening celebration
The art market is throwing “Take II,” a bash celebrating its return to the River Arts District nearly a year after Helene.
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Grace Powers
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The top industries and employers in the Asheville metro area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Asheville metro area with this guide to local business.
August 15, 2025
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Photo 1: gardener's hand holding several illustrated seed packets next to a pair of yellow gloves, tucked into a rust-colored work apron that features the "Sow True Seed" logo. The scene suggests hands-on preparation and the excitement of planting a seasonal garden. Photo 2: A close-up of the back of a person wearing a "Sow True Seed" T-shirt, standing in a vibrant garden. The shirt reads “Sow True Seed – AVL N.C.” with the company’s logo below. In the foreground, rust-colored amaranth flowers frame the scene, while green corn stalks rise in the background, evoking a lush and thriving garden environment. Photo 3: Hands delicately sowing seeds into a small orange seed-starting tray filled with soil. A handful of colorful seed packets—Chamomile, Lemon Cucumber, Flower Mix, Arugula, and Calendula—are spread nearby on a wooden surface, alongside a gardening book and trowel. The image captures the joy and intention behind beginning a garden from seed.
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(Re)Introducing Sow True Seed
The local seed + gardening company just got a full brand refresh. Here’s what’s new.
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Seriously — when’s the last time your A/C had some TLC?
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Your guide to Asheville’s coffee scene
From roasters and tastings to where to find nitro cold brew.
July 30, 2025
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STAFF
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Small Business
How to support Biltmore Village businesses as they rebuild
As the area sets its sights on the goal of 60% of businesses reopened by October, there’s still support to offer in the meantime.
July 15, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Your ultimate guide to ice cream shops in Asheville
Explore 15+ local spots with legendairy cold treats.
July 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
Exploring the aisles of Asheville Forager, a new downtown grocery store
Here’s what we put in our cart at the brand new dowtown grocery store, butcher, bakery, and deli.
June 12, 2025
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Grace Powers
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