Chef Talk: In the Starrs
Mark Starr has a wealth of culinary experience beneath his toque. Starr, a proud father and husband, has an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts…
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Chef Talk: Bella Vita
Christopher Aquilino recently became the chef at Pomodoro’s Italian restaurant in East Asheville, but he has been a player in the Asheville culinary game…
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Making a Mean Sandwich
“Can I have your attention? The first person to name two of the three main actors in Easy Rider wins a free dessert!” Like…
Read MoreChef Talk: Flying High
Vijay Shastri is the product of a family of culinarians. The Shastris have been serving cuisine that spans the globe from German to Indian…
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When The Moon Hits Your Eye…
Mezzaluna, the large and colorful eatery on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, got its thematic inspiration from Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Local artist Dan…
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Chef Talk: Planting The Seed
Jason Sellers is a long-time vegan, a champion of animal rights and the mind behind the scenes at Asheville’s Laughing Seed Café. Sellers can…
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On Tapa the World
Once upon a time, Jesse Roque was a waitress. She wanted to be a cook, but the guys in the kitchen told her that…
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Chef Talk: Oso’s Culinary Passport
Oso Wallman is a chef, a culinary wanderer, a teacher of world cuisine, an activist and a true Asheville character. Wallman is the culinary…
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Mumbo Gumbo: Chocolate In The Raw
It all started in Theresa Green’s cozy Asheville kitchen about three-and-a-half years ago. Inspired by raw food pioneer David Wolfe and his visionary volume,…
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Soy To The World
Mile Chen came with his family from China in 2000. Starting as a to-go packer in a Virginia restaurant, he worked his way in…
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