Shakedown Lounge lets kava lovers drink local
The Depot District continues to expand and flourish, this time with an exotic offering. The Shakedown Lounge Kava Bar opened in December, giving…
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A Taste for All Seasons: Mini Batch Bakery
When Stacy and Chris Fields first planted their raspberry bushes, they intended the fruit to be an alternative source of income. But as their…
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A Pot Well Stirred
Jamaican Jerk Kitchen brings a world of flavor to Hendersonville If you’ve ever been to the Caribbean, then you probably know the look of…
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Wild Game On
Lake Lure food truck stays deliciously over the top Sometimes you just need a bite that’s a little over the top. Like a grilled-quail…
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International Chill
Celtic Creamery scoops up homemade recipes from across the pond Kim Hogan of Hendersonville is an expert in taxes and ice cream. Though her…
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Farm To Frozen
Sam’s Pop Shop slings popsicles made from real, local ingredients For many parents, their toddler’s refusal to eat anything but dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets and…
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The Circle Game
Looking Glass Creamery continues to diversify in Columbus There’s something about seeing where your food comes from that makes it taste better. A tomato…
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Hitting the S.P.O.T.
Purple Onion owners stir up a refreshing concept Saluda’s full-time population is just under 800, and its newest Main Street restaurant is also rather…
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Eggs with Absolutely Everything
Never Blue’s latest mélange is Sunday brunch plus art classes For the past decade and a half, Jesse Roque’s Never Blue has been a mainstay…
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Fried Green Bananas and Other New Favorites
Honduran chef opened his own restaurant to get the comforts of home Sometimes you stumble into your passion through the back door. That’s how…
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Surviving With Authenticity
Blue Agave carries on with signature marinades and “something for everyone” Pandemic lockdowns plus a serious labor shortage means just about every restaurant in the…
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From Number Crunching to Tostone Crunching
Former Miami accountant brings authentic Cuban food to the region It’s no secret that Henderson County is bursting at the seams with killer Latin…
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The Future, Squared
Detroit-style-pizza lover opens local restaurant’s first franchise Job change is inevitable, and the exit signs are usually clear. It could be a boss finally…
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Brothers in Brine
Don Paleno says his main goal with PicklePalooza is to have fun, and it’s easy to believe it, coming from a man wearing pickle…
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The Sundae Shoppe Fills a Need for Hungry Whitewater Adventurer
Everyone needs a good pit stop, even folks floating down the scenic Green River in Polk County. For generations adventurers have boated, kayaked, and…
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Sizzling on Seventh Avenue: Fresh Family Recipes Make Tacos Chinelo a New Hotspot
Notions of authenticity are applied to every trendy restaurant, but if you seek out food made by families, where the kids are cooking the…
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The Kingmaker’s Draft Offers Sport for Every Level of Hobbyist
There’s nothing more satisfying than quaffing a fresh draft beer after vanquishing one’s opponent in a game of skill. And now, thanks to board-game…
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How a Coffee Shop Works
The 2nd Act aims to cultivate community In his much-lauded book How Music Works, David Byrne has a chapter called “How to Build a…
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Stacked Sandwiches and other Creative Enterprises
Chef turned LEGO enthusiast builds a reputation on Asheville Highway Although in its current location on Asheville Highway, The Baker’s Box still looks new,…
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No Cheez Whiz Allowed
Former Pennsylvanians are proud to offer their home state’s signature sandwich The cult obsession with regional foods cuts deep: New York style pizza, Eastern…
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