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15 Amazing Local Jewelry Stores in Asheville
Asheville is undoubtedly a romantic place: plenty of people choose this spot for a sweet date night at a downtown restaurant, a romantic stroll through Biltmore Estate, or a cozy backpacking trip on the many nearby mountain trails. However, when it comes to a particular kind of sparkly accessory, Asheville is also a good destination: whether you’re looking for jewelry…
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9 Awesome Thai Restaurants in Asheville
Whether you’re on the hunt for the hottest, tastiest curry in town or just want to feed a crowd that features some vegans, the Thai restaurants in Asheville are ready to serve. Thai food is flavorful, varied, and full of healthy proteins and veggies, making it a great fit for many palates. A few of the Thai restaurants in Asheville…
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Helpful Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Asheville
While Asheville is first and foremost a tourism city, there’s a strong undercurrent of innovation that has been growing here. People love local products and local art, and over time, we’ve been growing the entrepreneurship/small business sector as well. I believe that a big driver behind this is the major growth the city has seen in the past three years.…
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12 Awesome Latino and Latina-Owned Businesses in Asheville
More than 40 million people living in the US today were born in a different country, and an estimated one million immigrants arrive in the US every year. People come from all walks of life and for diverse reasons. But one thing is for sure: ours is a nation of immigrants looking for new beginnings and working to make their…
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La Bodega Restaurant Review: Like a Picnic in Spain
I’ll admit that I’m a biased one when it comes to writing about restaurants that have a Spanish influence. I spent two years living in Spain a while back, and even though I can’t remember every or even most of the meals I had there, the diet was supreme. Fresh fruits and vegetables were plentiful and affordable, and so much…
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Getting Crafty: Best Arts and Crafts Markets in Asheville, NC
Asheville and the neighboring towns and cities around Western North Carolina are known for being a mecca for all kinds of artists, from the Campbell Folk School and Penland School of Craft to the Black Mountain College history in this area and the many individual artisans who make WNC home. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains has been a…
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17 Incredible Women-Owned Businesses in Asheville
“I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.” (Extract of Maya Angelou’s poem Phenomenal Woman) Asheville is full of phenomenally phenomenal women. They are mothers, friends, lovers, employers, employees, stay-at-home moms, wizards, lovers, fairies, good witches, mischievous witches, dancers, teachers, scientists, spiritual leaders, cat ladies, healers, bird whisperers, volunteers, and amazing! They work with nonprofits and have imagined and manifested…
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Cúrate Restaurant Review: Tapas are Meant to be Shared
My first-ever tapas experience was with five friends in college. At the time, it was the most expensive meal I’d ever had and was a birthday luxury, but it was also a chance to try nearly a dozen different foods – everyone ordered a couple things and we each took little nibbles of it all. It was so luxurious to…
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The Best Activities and Playgroups for Babies and Toddlers in Asheville, NC
Many parents who began their parenting journey in some season of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced the reduction in socializing options during that time. For many of us, we just got used to interacting with fewer people and living without all the social, kid-friendly activities on offer in Asheville. However, I frequently saw parents posting in local social media groups about…
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A Guide to the Libraries of Asheville, NC
The idea of a public library is a powerful one – rather than just buying a few books for one’s own home, our tax dollars work together to share thousands of physical books and countless additional online resources. From doing research about one’s family history to taking free online coursework to improve one’s career opportunities, there are incredible benefits to…
