South Side Spice
Indian spices can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Chilies and garlic, hot peppers and cloves—the ingredients found in masalas and curries may conjure up…
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Good Food Cheap: Grandma’s Chicken Soup
When you think of El Paso Mexican Restaurant, tacos and quesadillas may immediately come to mind. And those are certainly solid choices, but you…
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Good Food Cheap: Sandwich Hero
Whatever you do, don’t tell Mike Cole that his sandwiches are too cheap. He might raise the prices…and that would be a tragedy. Mike…
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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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A Moveable Feast
Starting last summer, it seemed that every culinary media outlet — from Bon Appétit to the Food Network — had discovered food trucks. Those…
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Cafe Society
When I mentioned my destination to a friend this month, she said, “Oh, I’ve loved that place for years!” Hmmm—how did I miss this?…
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Tom Young’s Excellent Adventure
Last month I began the story of Tom Young, the man who put fine dining and quality wine under one roof in the old…
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Street Fare
For a solid length of time, it seemed like variety was lacking in Asheville’s food scene. Sure, there was plenty — if not perhaps…
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Mumbo Gumbo: Piazza Pizzaz
Reza Setayesh knows about successful formulas. Since its opening, Rezaz in Asheville’s Biltmore Village has been a popular spot owing to great food and…
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Wingin’ It
On the road as a professional drummer, Rocky Lindsley picked up an addiction. Tame as far as rock and roll obsessions go, but nevertheless…
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