In this Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 photo, burs from an American chestnut tree litter the ground on Traylor Renfro's hillside retreat in Grassy Creek, N.C. Thoreau wrote lovingly of going "a-chestnutting" in the New England woods. In an 1857 journal entry contemplating the chestnut's spiny bur, he rhapsodized on the wonderful care with which nature "has secluded and defended these nuts, as if they were her most precious fruits, while diamonds are left to take care of themselves." (AP Photo/Allen Breed)
Food & Drink
13 hours ago
Hidden flavors: Discover WNC’s unusual fall foods

Chestnuts, heirloom squash and wild mushrooms offer locals and visitors a taste of Appalachia’s culinary heritage

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Food & Drink
15 hours ago
Fork & Dagger: Blackbird charms with cocktails, falters on the plate

While the drinks, bone marrow and desserts delight, muddled entrees and heavy sauces leave this Biltmore Avenue spot grounded

Food & Drink
2 days ago
Hilton Asheville to host Thanksgiving buffet for Eblen, 12 Baskets Café

Next month, Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown will host a Thanksgiving Buffet charity benefit. The community is invited to partake in a meal to benefit Eblen Charities and 12 Baskets Café. The Thanksgiving Buffet will be held from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Embassy Suites, 192 Haywood St.

Food & Drink
3 days ago
Taco Tuesday meets National Taco Day in Asheville

Local eateries mark the occasion with discounts, giveaways and creative taco options

Food & Drink
4 days ago
What to do with leftover Halloween candy

When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars. Prepare for a house of Halloween treats with these creative candy tricks.

Food & Drink
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Turn your pumpkin carving scraps into a healthy snack

Carving jack-o’-lanterns may be a messy October activity, but resourceful carvers can score a hearty pumpkin seed snack amid the goopy orange innards.

On The Town
1 week ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 3-5

Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We’ve got you covered. Check out our guide below, featuring everything from a classic circus to beer and music festivals.

On The Town
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Burnpile 2025: 60+ breweries on tap for Forestry Camp fest

The 12th annual Burnpile Beer and Music Festival will be held at Burial Beer Co.’s Forestry Camp location this weekend, uniting over 60 breweries from around the world for an all-day celebration of brews, tunes and Asheville community.

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Food & Drink
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Fork & Dagger: La Rumba delivers a coastal Mexican experience

Asheville restaurant blends Spanish, African and Caribbean influences into vibrant Mexican dishes

Business
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Asheville launches downtown Friday food truck program

City program aims to support local vendors and boost downtown activity

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