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Ginger’s Revenge Review: Gluten-Free Sipping
I’ve heard people view the ways that people’s allergies, dietary preferences, and other restrictions have changed the cuisine landscape depicted as a challenge, the old “what can we possibly serve at dinner that avoids all the allergies while respecting vegan, vegetarian, and other needs?” question. What I’ve found, instead, is that any kind of constraint on my cooking and eating…
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Gallivant Coffee and Prelude Provisions Review: Vegan Adventures
In the middle of a very residential area in Woodfin is a little vegan oasis known as Gallivant Coffee. I went here early on in my move to Asheville, partially because it was so close to my home and partially because the name is just so fun – it sounds like the coffee you get at their shop is going…
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The 17 Best Airbnbs in Asheville, NC
Millions of visitors come to Asheville every year. They want to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of this area, where almost every adventure is possible. From hiking to kayaking to mountain biking and even river snorkeling, fun is always guaranteed in these mountains! Folks visit us to confirm firsthand if our food and beer scene…
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Cats at Play Café Review: Asheville’s First Cat Cafe
Cat cafes satisfy two of the most basic human needs: coffee and cat cuddles. Originating in Asia, they are now spread worldwide. They are an excellent opportunity to share the love with kitties while having a cozy beverage. They are also purrfect places to bring your computer and work (playful interruptions are guaranteed!). Hanging out with cats has many health…
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High Five Coffee Review: a Local Favorite
Work as a remote, flexible-schedule worker for long enough while parenting a toddler, and you’re simply going to have favorite coffee shops. While I think most of them want to be known for their flavorful drinks, tasty snacks, and soulful ambiance, many of us simply need somewhere that serves up caffeine while not kicking us out for tapping out a…
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plēb urban winery Review: Craft That Tells a Story
We’ve seen what a craft beer scene can do for a city, and at its heart is a tourism rooted in what you cannot get anywhere else. After decades of finding reliable chains for everything from hotels to restaurants, many tourists are now craving the hyper-local, the well-thought-out, and the totally unique. For craft breweries, making their own product on-site…
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PennyCup Coffee Review: Location Location Location
In the “Harry Potter” books, there’s a magical element to the wizard school called the Room of Requirement. If you run down a particular hall while really needing something quite badly, you’ll find yourself face to face with a door that wasn’t there before. When you open it, the room provides what you need: a broom closet if you need…
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The 13 Best Things to do in Asheville in the Winter
One of my favorite things about Asheville is the seasons: we get four seasons of three months each. The summers are friendly, with the highest temperatures in the low 80s (64-82°F average, with rare temperature peaks in the 90s). The winters are also moderate, with an average of 30-50°F and occasional colder snaps. While most visitors might be more familiar…
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The 15 Best Things to do in Asheville in the Rain
Asheville, North Carolina, is blessed with a lot of clear skies, with 212 sunny days per year on average. However, any trip to our artsy, outdoorsy neck of the woods can still have a wet or snowy day here and there. If you end up facing a rainy day in Asheville, don’t fret! There are many things to do in…
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The 13 Best Bakeries in Asheville
Whether you’re visiting Asheville for a girls’ weekend, a day out in nature, or just making this beautiful mountain city your home, you’re likely to work up quite an appetite in this town. Hikers need some rations for their backpacks, and more leisurely strolls are always a little nicer with a pastry in hand! The hardest part of finding a…