There’s A Reason Why They’re Here
As of early 2020, longtime employees of The Purple Onion, Emily Lamar and Chambli Stuber, have taken over as co-owners of the popular restaurant…
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Flour Power
Pastry chef is inspired by a family history of philanthropy A native of Hendersonville, Lindsay Cromartie has been a helping hand in the kitchen…
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A Brewtiful New Concept
Seven years after Mark and Kristen Pavao began searching for the perfect café location, the couple realized their dream by re-opening 26-year-old Black Bear…
Read MoreFletcher Spices Up January
The town of Fletcher host its 19th Annual Fletcher Chili Cook-Off at Veritas Christian Academy in deep midwinter. Last year, the contest welcomed 16…
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One Pot, No Problem
“For this class, my inspiration was my wife,” reveals Randall Spencer, head chef at Old Rock Café in Chimney Rock. In mid December, Spencer…
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“Affordable Fancy Food” Equals Good Karma
BoonChoo only saves room for freshness “We’re the rest stop that was changed into the best stop,” says “Meow,” co-owner of BoonChoo Thai Express,…
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Stepping Out of the Box
The Baker’s Box owners Mara and George Nicholas recently moved their bakery from a busy location on Kanuga Road to a roomier location along…
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Sweet Sophistication
The former Coffee Bar on White has moved from White Street to 5th Avenue and rebranded itself accordingly: It’s now Art & Coffee Bar…
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A Slice of the Local-Food Pie
Pastry shop is as homemade as homemade gets While attending a wedding in her forties, Kirsten Fuchs got an unexpected piece of advice. “This…
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A Lil’ Peep into the Life of a Quality Farmer
“The focus is to be a good steward to the land and to appreciate nature,” says Marisa Shaw, owner of the Saluda-based farm that…
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