The Toast of the Town  Article Emily Shea | Photography Evan Anderson  Praised for it's fantastic ambiance and delightful wine selection, 5 Walnut Wine Bar has become a local favorite since opening its doors in 2010. From Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Peach Honey Wine and Moscato, 5 Walnut's selection of both locally and internationally made beverages is impeccable. And to complement the wine is a finely…

Letting The Good Times Roll With The Mug  Article Adam Hartrum | Photography Evan Anderson  Milstead prefers playing smaller bars as opposed to the larger clubs. The band finds that playing music for some extra cash is a great time, but that making the audience smile and giving them a good time is the most important aspect of performing.  Why the blues, and why in Asheville?

Keeping Curiosity Alive  Article Emily Shea | Photography Evan Anderson  Tell me a little bit about yourself.  I was born in Fries, Virginia, which is a small little town on the New River in Grayson County. There's a lot of mountains but not a whole lot more. In the early 1900's, it was a boom town that was basically around, and for, the textile…

Smashing Stereotypes  Article Emily Shea | Photography Evan Anderson  "Design is at the core of everything we do."   Smash Events, Inc. co-owner and self-delegated Director of Aesthetics, Ashley Terán, is what you might consider a dreamer. Her and her husband, Nestor Terán, started Smash after moving to Asheville from Miami a few years ago. In the Sunshine State they both held regular jobs; him a real estate agent and her a teacher. But once…

The Cornucopia of Craft Brews  Article Austin Bennett  Be sure to follow Craft Centric on Facebook to stay up to date on all of their fun events and current beer list. Also, don't miss your chance to try their plethora of brews and engage in some healthy competition at their Trivia Night every Tuesday.   Did you know that beer is the third most consumed beverage in the world,…

Publisher’s Letter People who create things have always interested us.  No matter if it’s a well made belt that you wear everyday, a great song or an amazing plate of food, well made things stick with you for years.  It’s not just the product though, it’s the passion and hard work that went into making it.  People … Continued

August 2018 Around Town Maria Hinojosa Addresses More Than 900 Award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa was the featured speaker at the 14th Annual Power of the Purse® held on May 22 at the Crowne Plaza resort in Asheville. Her address to the audience of over 900 people documented her journey from Mexico City to Chicago to New York City’s Barnard College … Continued

Tryon Block House Races Jockey Sean McDermott was awarded the Top Jockey award and honored for his efforts in the coveted Block House Race, as well as in the Dr. John Bradshaw Memorial Race, at the 72nd Annual Tryon Block House Races on Saturday, April 14. The event featured five races in front of a packed crowd at the Green Creek Race Track.

VegOut On Saturday, June 9, local nonprofit, Bounty & Soul, hosted their third annual VegOut fundraiser. VegOut took place at the Pisgah Brewing Company and over $20,000 was raised. The funds allow Bounty & Soul to continue providing nourishing foods and health and wellness education to the community and meet the rising needs of those who are food insecure … Continued