January/February 2019

January/February 2019

Images of Western North Carolina 2018

For our annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, amateur and professional photographers answered the call.

Tasty Paste

American Miso meshes global cultures and flavors from its base in Rutherfordton

25 WNC Luxuries

Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches.

Water & Stone

The elemental sculptures of Jeannine Marchand

Saving the Basilica

Restoration and repairs await Guastavino’s work of art

News Flash - January/February 2019

The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

New Cubs in Town

Red pandas take up residence at the WNC Nature Center

Trailblazers

The history of women in Macon County is charted on a new path

Trail Guide - Wintergreen Falls, DuPont State Recreational Forest

Distance - 3 miles round-trip, Difficulty- easy

The Brew that We Do

An aficionado shares the scoop on WNC’s ever-growing beer story

Train Whistles

A record-breaking rally could help bring rail service back on track in Cherokee County

To WNC, With Love

A local writer ruminates on her affection for the region

Giving Rise

Meet the McKibbons, the energetic Asheville hoteliers with an even bigger love for philanthropy

Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale

Bourbon Barrel is an anchor for the growing revitalization of a once-busy commercial district that had fallen on quiet times

Tasty Trends

What to expect from WNC food in 2019

Plant Power

Master one of 2019’s biggest food trends with a vegan cooking class

A World of Difference

Embrace international flavors at WNC’s great global markets

Waste Not, Want Not

Two local organizations fight food waste in WNC

New & Notable - January/February 2019

The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Last Page - John Almaguer

“There’s something about [glass] that’s so magical, intriguing, and mesmerizing.”

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January/February 2019