When It Pours
Tea-shop family have all their passions under one roof When Jeff and Alisha Swientek decided to relocate from Florida to buy a small spice-and-tea…
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Where the Farm is a Short Distance to the Table
The Rural Seed is uniquely situated to serve fresh fare Not long after John and Adrienne Wilson moved to Polk County, John started pointing…
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This Year, They Pick
Organic-orchard pioneers find a way to keep thriving “We’re kind of a black sheep,” laughs Anthony Owens, the third-generation owner and operator of Twisted…
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The University of White Duck Taco
Newest site embodies the trials and triumphs of taqueria chain “We had everything in the restaurant except food,” says White Duck Taco co-founder Laura…
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Change Begets Change
A cancelled festival prompts crop diversification — and a renewed zeal for local About 25 years ago, Beth Laughter and her sister-in-law Kim Hill of Circle…
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Fit for Humans, Formed for Dogs
Hendersonville company produces top-quality pet food Sherri Cappabianca can’t stand to be without a dog for too long. After her beloved Golden Retriever passed away,…
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Long-Range Views and Long-Range Vision
Stone Ashe Vineyard makes delicious use of microlocal terroir By: Kate Butler Henderson County’s youngest vineyard was inspired by a passion for Old World wines,…
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A Tasty Investment
Cocina Latina builds on the dreams of local food entrepreneurs Starting a culinary business is hard for anyone. The amount of red tape one…
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Hendersonville Fishing-Boat Captain Shares the Bounty of his Youth
From the bow of a boat bobbing in Cape Lookout, you can sometimes catch the sun skimming across the waters — clearer than most…
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Flat Rock Restaurant Honors Local Summer-Camp Culture
Campfire food, while delicious in theory, never quite works in real life. S’mores fall apart. Hot dogs come off their sticks raw or…
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