Driving around downtown Canton on a recent weekend, it was weird to have a hard time finding a parking space. In most Western North Carolina communities during the busy summer tourist season, this is the norm. But, for the blue-collar paper mill town of Canton, finding a parking spot has never been an issue. That… Read more »
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The 12 Days of an Asheville Christmas: A Holiday Carol
When you live in Asheville, NC, there’s rarely a reason to leave. After all, we have everything you could possibly want right here! From local produce and world-class cuisine to luxury shopping and amenities, the perfect holiday gift is literally right around the corner. But how can you possibly choose just one thing to purchase… Read more »
5 Sense-sational Spots to Enjoy Fresh Apples in West Asheville
Sweet, savory, pureed, or pressed—there are so many ways to enjoy fresh apples in the fall! Today, we’re going to focus on a microcosm of menus featuring the fresh fruit: West Asheville along Haywood Road. Though not specifically in the heart of apple country, this mile-and-a-half stretch demonstrates a good cross section of how apples… Read more »
Will the Brunch Bill Come to Beer City?
The Sabbath is getting a little bit boozier for many across the state. On June 30, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill that quickly became known as the “Brunch Bill.” Among its several provisions, the legislation allows businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and bars, to begin serving alcohol at 10:00am on Sunday instead of… Read more »
Blue Ghost Brewing Capitalizes on Fletcher’s Location and Biology
No longer simply a sleepy stopping point between Asheville and Hendersonville, Fletcher, NC is now a destination in its own right. The town has been growing at a steady and smooth pace in recent years thanks to lower housing costs and its convenient location. Business owners, including those at Blue Ghost Brewing, are taking note… Read more »
White Labs Slated to Begin Production in January
Production is slated to begin in January 2017 at White Labs on 172 South Charlotte Street, and locals are excited. The international yeast producer and beverage consultant announced their expansion to the Asheville area in January 2015. Since then, homebrewers, professional craft brewers, and beer drinkers alike have kept a thirsty eye on the renovations… Read more »
WNC Craft Brewing is Growing by Hops and Bounds
With more than 35 independent establishments in Asheville and surrounding towns, the craft beer industry is booming in these parts. Voted “Beer City USA” in 2010 and 2011, Asheville has become the epicenter for a beverage movement unseen in not only the industry, but also the nation as a whole. In 2014, craft beer pioneer… Read more »
Wicked Weed becomes First Asheville Brewery to Reach across Mississippi
After less than four years in business, Asheville’s rapidly-growing Wicked Weed Brewing recently announced plans to begin distribution in Colorado this week. As one of the most distinctive beer markets in the nation, a move into the Centennial State marks a strategic expansion of their unique brand to specialty beer aficionados. Colorado is no stranger… Read more »
River Arts District is a Commercial Real Estate Jewel
A rising jewel of the Southern Appalachian art scene is the River Arts District, a small but vibrant commercial section sandwiched between downtown and West Asheville. Decades ago, the River Arts District may well have been called the River Industrial District. The area sits low along the French Broad River and train line, which made… Read more »