ENJOY LOCAL GIFTS FROM HVL DONUTS, BHRAMARI BREWING, AND SUNBURST MARKET Hendersonville: Donut and Coffee at HVL Donuts Enjoy an artisan donut of your choice, and a coffee. At HVL Donuts, artisan donut flavors change daily. You really never know what you’re going to get. Choose any flavor donut and have it with a cup […]
The Asheville area has undeniably one of the best per capita independent restaurant scenes in the country, if not the world. And that’s not just the locals bragging. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report named the city one of 15 “Best Foodie Destinations in the USA.” Asheville residents have nearly every option imaginable, from […]
At a table in his tasting room, Alan Ward makes direct eye contact. This is clearly a guy who wants to not only get his point across, but also make sure you understand just what makes Henderson County so special. “We can grow anything as good as what’s grown in Europe, if not better,” […]
Can you feel it in the air? It’s that magical moment that comes along just once a year, beckoning you to surprise your special someone with a beautiful bouquet and decadent dessert. It’s true that Valentine’s Day is for lovers—chocolate lovers! And true chocolate lovers know that a heart-shaped box of cheap chocolates from the […]
ENJOY A FREE MEZZE TRIO OF SPREADS AT THE GOLDEN FLEECE Take a Moment at the Golden Fleece Slow Earth Kitchen What a perfect month to enjoy a selection of Golden Fleece’s delicious spreads, on the house! Golden Fleece is a fairytale, born of a community rich in history and filled with a love of […]
Greg Garrison knows exactly what makes people happy. “Ice cream,” he said. “Whether you come in here happy or come in here to become happy, it’s about creating a happy atmosphere and making a delicious product.” Sliding a cup of red and golden beet swirl (with, of course, local beets) atop a scoop of salted […]
ENJOY 15% OFF YOUR MEAL AT THE MONTFORD PULL UP Pull up for a Bite at the Montford Pull Up! Montford Pull Up is the newest addition to the historic Montford neighborhood of north Asheville. Within easy walking distance to downtown, this neighborhood has long been known to tourists for its charming Victorian bed and […]
ENJOY A FREE SMALL COFFEE AT MOSAIC CAFE IN BILTMORE PARK Treat Yourself at Mosaic Cafe & Coffee House! After only a few years, Mosaic Cafe has become a staple breakfast and lunch option for residents and employees in Biltmore Park. The locally owned and operated eatery carries locally roasted gourmet coffee and organic teas. […]
After only a few years, Small Business Saturday has taken the shopping world by storm. Sandwiched by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the unofficial retail holiday gives shoppers across the nation an opportunity to show their love for local brick and mortar small businesses. And if there’s any region that loves to support its local […]
Every year, local alt-news weekly Mountain Xpress holds a massive online poll. WNC residents collectively take to their digital devices to vote on all their local faves, from fitness studios to pet kennels. While in no way a scientific poll, and certainly not without controversy among those with strong local loyalties, the Best of WNC […]