The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s (WNCAP) 12th annual Dining Out for Life® benefit will take place on April 24, 2014 in Asheville and the surrounding communities. The acclaimed national fundraiser, has raised more than 30 million dollars for AIDS service organizations across the country and in Canada since itContinue Reading

The Classic Wineseller will host the One Leg Up gypsy jazz duo on Friday, January 3 at 7 p.m. The Classic Wineseller, Waynesville’s premier retail wine and craft beer shop, small plate restaurant, and intimate live music venue presents local, regional, or national talent each Friday and Saturday night atContinue Reading

Owners of The Classic Wineseller Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about the The Classic Wineseller. The Classic Wineseller: The Classic Wineseller is a unique underground shop located at 20 Church Street in historic downtown Waynesville. We specialize in older vintages and highly allocated boutiqueContinue Reading

Moe’s Original Bar B Que is a Southern Soul Food revival in the heart of downtown Hendersonville with meats smoked fresh daily and made-from-scratch down home sides. Let Moe’s prepare your holiday feast while you enjoy more time with your family! Order 12-14 pound Whole Smoked Turkeys for $50. And,Continue Reading

The Green Room Café & Coffeehouse is celebrating its first year anniversary by giving thanks to our customers and friends. Join us any time and especially on November 22 to help us celebrate our one year anniversary. To show our appreciation and thanks to our customers we will offer mouthContinue Reading

Interview with owners Gary and Marcella Taylor Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: I’m sitting here this morning with Gary and Marcella Taylor, the owners of Asheville’s Cafe 64. First of all, I would like to congratulate both of you on the one year anniversary of your cafe. ThatContinue Reading

Interview with Natalie Byrnes Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about your restaurant and what you have to offer. Natalie Byrnes: Our menu is primarily based on northern Italian cuisine very simply created dishes using the freshest ingredients available; we used global Italian to describeContinue Reading

STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro is a unique dining and bar experience offering an exceptional new-world approach to classic food and drink. At STORM, they believe the most interesting places—whether in some exotic corner of the world or right in your own back yard—can inspire creativity, imagination and ideas. PlacesContinue Reading

Interview with Terri Karlsson, co-owner of The Tree & Vine interviewed by Dennis Ray The Olive Tree and the Grape Vine are ancient symbols of peace, sustenance, and merriment. The Tree and Vine’s primary products are fine, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars – fruits of the olive treeContinue Reading