by Michelle Rogers – Near Pritchard Park along Patton Avenue is a traditional Nepali restaurant committed to bringing Asheville the best recipes of the Himalayas. They grind their own spices, which is one of the keys to the development of flavor in their dishes, along with the duration of cookingContinue Reading
by Michelle Rogers – Hendersonville’s “Best Kept Secret” Just outside of downtown Hendersonville is a small, independently owned hot dog shop called Great American Dog. But don’t let the name fool you. While they do indeed serve a wide selection of specialty hot dogs, the menu runs the gamut fromContinue Reading
Come celebrate the rapid growth of beer culture in Waynesville and all of WNC. 1993 saw the birth of craft beer in Waynesville. The Smoky Mountain Brewery opened in Waynesville one year prior to the Highland Brewery opening in Asheville. The small craft brewery remained open for just four years.Continue Reading
The revitalization of Hendersonville’s downtown reminds me of the downtowns in the Bay Area in California—bright, wide streets, with an assortment of shops, ice cream stores, and restaurants—only without the traffic. Champa is located in the middle of all of this on North Main Street. We walked in at 8Continue Reading
Perfect for Shopping, Dining, and Live Entertainment Tucked away in an underground cellar at 20 Church Street, just off Main Street in historic downtown Waynesville, is an unassuming retail wine and beer establishment known as the Classic Wineseller. For 18 years, founder and owner Richard Miller has been strategic inContinue Reading
You know us for our great breakfast and lunch specials along with some of the best coffee drinks in Asheville. But did you know we’re also an excellent source for all your summer catering and picnic outings? No matter the size and needs of your event we can create theContinue Reading
by Michelle Rogers – “Rio” by Duran Duran was playing as we entered Wasabi at 6:30 on a Thursday evening. It was still quiet enough to hear the music overhead. Soon, the restaurant would fill its tables and the bustling sounds of waitstaff and happy customers would envelop the music,Continue Reading
The Green Room refers to a special room for people who are waiting to make a public appearance; a place to relax and receive VIP treatment, good food and beverages in a cozy atmosphere. The owners and staff of The Green Room strive to make your visit with them anContinue Reading
Arriving at Modesto Wood Fire Kitchen, we chose the corner window table, enjoying the fresh air from the open door. Our server was knowledgeable about the vast menu and was helpful in giving suggestions along the way. She presented the wide array of menu items offering a slant on traditionalContinue Reading
