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A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.
Food & Drink
3 days ago
4 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Buncombe County

State health officials are investigating more than 300 cases as they urge caution with fresh produce

Plate with falafel, pita, and a side of fries plus a fresh salad (lettuce, tomato) and a small cup of yogurt dip.
Food & Drink
3 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Big portions, fair prices and familiar Mediterranean fare

Longtime Asheville restaurant Bellagio Bistro earns points for value, even if the menu doesn’t break new ground

The Malvern's ribeye cheese steak
Food & Drink
1 week ago
Fork & Dagger: The Malvern keeps it simple — and gets it right

A ribeye cheesesteak, crispy diner-style fries and homemade mac and cheese make this Patton Avenue spot worth a visit

Sliced watermelon topped with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and cracked pepper on a white plate.
Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Skip the heat: Easy Fourth of July recipes for a no-stress cookout

From no-cook salads to grill-ready favorites, here are crowd-pleasing dishes that won’t overheat your kitchen

Bouchon truite aux amandes
Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Bouchon brings authentic French dining to East Asheville

A cozy cottage setting, classic French flavors and excellent service make this Haw Creek restaurant worth the trip

Xico
Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Xico’s charcoal-grilled cuisine steals the show

A brunch featuring steak and eggs, tinga de pollo and craft cocktails proves why diners keep coming back to this Asheville dining spot

The roast pork tenderloin at Guajiro was a giant serving of some of the best pork I've ever eaten.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Fork & Dagger: Asheville food truck serves incredible Cuban cuisine

Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food turns out exceptional sandwiches, pork platters and empanadas from its new home in Biltmore Village

Person in a pink shirt holds a crate filled with fresh leafy greens and colorful vegetables in a parking lot market.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution after 300% increase in need

With taxes on the rise, budgets tightening and the local economy still recovering after Tropical Storm Helene, access to fresh food can feel like a luxury. Bounty & Soul sees it as a human right.

Two halves of a cheeseburger with melted cheese and onions on a toasted bun, with French fries on a yellow plate.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Fork & Dagger: The greasiest spoon on Haywood Road

Hail Mary in West Asheville offers unpretentious, old-school junk food with a punk rock vibe.

Breakfast plate with scrambled omelette, hash browns, a biscuit, orange wedge, and a cup of jam on the side.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Revisiting Abeja’s House Cafe, a South Asheville breakfast favorite

Improved coffee, standout pancakes and a beloved Mexican omelet show why this hidden Hendersonville Road gem remains one of Asheville’s most reliable breakfast spot

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