Molasses Makers and Moonshiners
David Weintraub doesn’t take kindly to the squandering of resources. Yes, he’s an environmentalist; he’s the former director of Hendersonville’s ECO — the Environmental…
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In the Neighborhood
For any foodie worth their seasoned salt, the Holy Grail — the Grand Quest — is a really terrific local place. You know what…
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Love at First Sip
You can never predict when you’ll fall in love. Love is sneaky that way. You’re walking down the street on a very ordinary day…
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Pack Mentality
Asheville is known for its spectrum of exotic cuisine — a playground for the adventurous epicurean palate. Every night can be an exploration of…
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A New Family Classic
There are some things about modern life that seem so ideal as to almost be apocryphal. Take a truly “family friendly” movie, for example…
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The Lure of the Exotic
One of the pleasures of ethnic dining is the lure of the exotic: unusual flavors and textures coupled with an ambiance that transports us…
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Watch and Clock Collectors Enjoy the Nuts and Bolts of Time Management
525,600 minutes… Is this — as the cast of the Broadway musical Rent wonders — how to measure a year? Or does one count…
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Stand Up Comedy Takes Guts, Talent and a Degree of Insanity
On his deathbed, the great British dramatic actor Edmund Kean (1789-1833) was reputed to have said “Dying is easy; comedy is hard.” And there’s…
Read MoreDanse Macabre – Terpsicorps Unveils The Many Deaths Of Edward Gorey
K is for Kate who was struck with an axe. L is for Leo who swallowed some tacks. M is for Maud who was…
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